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a lUmois.; 


THE  BOOK  OF 


COMMON  PRAYER, 

AND  ADMINISTRATION  OF 

THE  SACRAMENTS, 

AND  OTHER 

RITES  AND  CEREMONIES 

OF 

THE  CHURCH, 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  USE  OF  TUB 

PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH 

IN  THE 

UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA: 

TOGETHER  WITH 

THE  PSALTER, 

OR 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


STEREOTTPED  BY  D.  fc  O.  BRUCEj  NEW-YOIUJp 


From  the  stereotype  press  of  the  Auxiliary  New-¥o4'k 
Bible  and  Comiiaan  Prayer  Book  Society'. 


J^EWYORK, 

183^1 


JSTew-^ork,  23e/  September^  1823. 

I Do  hereby  certify,  that  this  Edition  of  the  Book  of  Common 
Prayer,  and  Administration  of  the  Sacraments,  &c.  (having  been 
compared  with  a standard  Book,  and  corrected  by  the  same)  is 
permitted  to  be  published  as  an  Edition  duly  compared  and  cor- 
rected by  a suitable  Person  appointed  for  that  purpose,  as  the 
Capon  directs. 

JOHN  HENRY  HOBART, 
Bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  the  State  of  Jste’w^Yorh, 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


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1 The  Ratification  of  the  Book 
of  Common  Prayer. 

2 The  Preface. 

3 The  Order  how  the  Psalter  is 
appointed  to  be  read. 

4 The  Order  how  the  rest  of  the 
Holy  Scripture  is  appointed  to 
be  read. 

eo  6 Tables  of  Lessons  ot  Holy 
. Scripture,  to  be  read  at  Morn- 
ing  and  Evening  Prayer 
^ throughout  the  Year. 

6 The  Calendar. 

7 Tables  and  Rules  for  the 
Moveable  and  Immoveable 
Feasts,  together  with  the  Days 
of  Fasting  and  Abstinence 
throughout  the  Year. 

8 Tables  for  finding  the  Holy- 
Days. 

9 The  Order  for  Daily  Morning 
Prayer. 

10  The  Order  for  Daily  Evening 
Prayer. 

Prayers  and  Thanksgivings 
upon  several  Occasions,  to  be 
used  before  the  two  final  Pray- 
ers of  Morning  and  Evening 
Service. 

12  The  Collects,  Epistles,  and 
Gospels,  to  be  used  throughout 
the  Year. 

13  The  Order  for  the  Administra- 
j tion  of  the  Lord’s  Supper,  or 

Holy  Communion. 

14  The  Ministration  of  Public 
Baptism  of  Infants,  to  be  used 

V.  in  the  Church. 

15  The  Ministration  of  Private 
Baptism  of  Children  in  Houses. 

16  Tne  Ministration  of  Baptism 


OC.  i 


to  such  as  are  of  Riper  YearS| 
and  able  to  answer  for  them 
selves. 

17  A Catechism;  that  is  to  sayj 
an  Instruction  to  be  learned 
by  every  Person  before  he  be 
brought  to  be  confirmed  by  the 
Bishop. 

18  The  Order  of  Confirmation, 
or  Laying  on  of  Hands  upon 
those  that  are  baptized,  and 
come  to  Years  of  Discretion. 

19  The  Form  of  Solemnization 
of  Matrimony. 

20  The  Order  for  the  Visitation 
of  the  Sick. 

21  The  Communion  of  the  Sick. 

22  The  Order  for  the  Burial  of 
the  Dead. 

23  The  Thanksgiving  of  Women 
after  Child-Birth,  commonly 
called,  The  Churching  of  Wo» 
men. 

24  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used 

at  Sea.  , 

26  A Form  of  Prayer  foi*  the  Vi- 
sitation of  Prisoners. 

26  A Form  ofPrayer  and  Thanks- 
giving to  Almighty  God,  for  the 
Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  th^ 
other  Blessings  of  his  merciful 
Providence 

27  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used  in 
Families. 

28  Selections  of  Psalms,  to  be 
used  instead  of  the  Psalms  for 
the  Day,  at  the  Discretion  of 
tlie  Minister. 

29  The  Psalter,  or  Psalms  of 
David. 


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IIHE  RATIFICATION  OF  THE  BOOK  OF 
COMMON  PRAYER. 

By  the  Bishops f the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  the  United  States  of  America,  in  Convention,  this  16th  Day 
of  October,  in  the  Year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  seren  hundred  and 
eighty-nine. 

This  convention,  having  in  their  present  Session  set  forth 
A Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and  Administration  of  the  Sacraments 
and  other  Rites  and  Ceremonies  of  the  Church,  do  hereby  establish  the 
said  Book;  And  they  declare  it  to  be  the  Liturgy  of  this  Church; 
and  require,  that  it  be  received  as  such  by  all  the  Members  of  the 
game : And  this  Book  shall  be  in  Use  from  and  after  the  first  Day  of 
October,  in  the  Year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  seven  hundred  and 
ninety. 


PREFACE, 


IT  is  a most  invaluable  part  of  that  blessed  liberty  wherewith  Christ 
hath  made  us  free^  that  in  his  worship,  different  lor/ns  and  usages 
may  without  offence  be  allowed,  provided  the  substance  of  the  faith 
be  kept  entire;  and  that,  in  every  Church,  what  cannot  be  clearly 
deterrninedto  belong  toDoctrine,  must  be  referred  to  Discipline;  and 
therefore,  by  common  consent  and  authority,  may  be  altered,  abridg- 
ed, enlarged,  amended,  or  otherwise  disposed  of,  as  may  seem  most 
convenient  for  the  edification  of  tlie  people, ‘^according  to  the  va= 
rious  exigencies  oftimes  and  occasions.” 

The  Church  of  England^  to  which  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  these  States  is  indebted,  under  GOD,  for  her  first  foundation  and 
a long  continuance  of  nursing  care  and  protection,  hath,  in  the  Pre- 
face of  her  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  laid  it  down  as  a Rule,  that 
“The  ParticularForms  of  Divine  Worship,  and  the  Rites  and  Cer- 
emonies appointed  to  be  used  therein,  being  things  in  their  own 
nature  indifferent  and  alterable,  and  so  acknowledged,  it  is  but  rea- 
sonable that,  upon  weighty  and  important  considerations,  according 
to  the  various  exigencies  of  times  and  occasions,  such  cjbanges  and 
alterations  should  be  made  therein,  as  to  those  who  are  in  places  of 
authority  should,  from  time  to  time,  seem  either  necessary  or 
expedient.” 

Tlie  same  Church  hath  not  only  in  her  Preface,  but  likewise  in 
her  Articles  and  Homilies,  declared  the  necessity  and  expediency 
of  occasional  alterations  and  amendments  in  her  Forms  of  Public 
Worship;  and  we  find  accordingly,  tliaU  seeking  to  “keep  the  hap- 
py mean  between  two  much  stiffness  in  refusing,  and  too  much  ea- 
siness in  admitting  variations  in  things  once  advisedly  established, 
she  hath,  in  the  reign  of  several  Princes,  since  the  fii*st  compiling 
of  her  Liturgy  in  the  time  of  Edward  the  Sixth,  upon  jutet  and 
weighty  considerations  her  thereunto  moving,  yielded  to  make  such 
alterations  in  some  particulars,  as  in  their  respective  times  were 
thought  convenimit;  yet  so  as  that  the  main  body  and  essential  parts 
of  the  same  (as  well  m the  chiefest  materials,  as  in  the  frarrie  and 
order  thereof)  have  still  been  continued  firm  and  unshaken,” 

Her  general  aim  in  these  different  Reviews  and  Alterations  hath 
been,  as  she  further  declares  in  her  said  Preface,  “to  do  that  which, 
according  to  her  best  understanding,  might  most  tend  to  the  pre- 
servation of  peace  and  unity  in  the  Church ; the  procuring  of  reve- 
rence, and  the  exciting  of  piety  and  devotion  in  the  worship  of  God ; 
and,  finally,  the  cutting  off  occasion,  from  them  that  seek  occasion, 
of  cavil  or  quarrel  against  her  Liturgy.”  And  although,  according  to 
her  judgment,  there  be  not  “any  thing  in  it  contrary  to  the  Word 
of  dod,  or  to  sound  doctrine,  or  which  a godly  man  may  not  with 
a good  conscience  use  and  submit  unto,  or  which  is  not  fairly  defen- 
sible, if  allowed  such  just  and  favourable  construction,  p,  in  com 
mon  equity  ought  to  be  allowed  to  all  human  writings;”  yet  upor 
the  principles  already  laid  down,  it  cannot  but  be  supposed,  thatfui 
ther  alteration  would  in  time  be  found  expedient.  Accordingly  , 
commission  for  a review  was  issued  in  the  year  1689;  But  this  grrij; 

A a I 


PREFACE. 

and  good  work  miscarried  at  that  time ; and  the  Civil  Authority  has 
not  since  thought  proper  ta*revive  it  by  any  new  Commission. 

But  when  in  the  course  of  Dhine  Providence,  these  American 
States  became  independent  with  respect  to  Civil  Government,  their 
Ecclesiastical  Independence  was  necessarily  included;  and  the  dif- 
ferent religious  denominations  of  Christians  in  these  States  were 
left  at  f^ull  add  equal  liberty  to  model  and  organize  their  respective 
Churches,  an’id  forms  of  worship,  and  discipline,  in  such  manner  as 
they  might  judge  most  convenient  for  their  future  prosperity;  con- 
sistently with  the  Constitution  and  Laws  of  their  Country. 

The  attention  of  this  Church  was,  in  the  first  place,  drawn  to 
those  alterations  in  the  Liturgy  which  became  necessary  in  the 
Prayers  for  our  Civil  Rulers,  in  consequence  of  the  Revolution. 
And  the  principal  care  herein  was  to  make  them  conformable  to 
what  ought  to  be  the  proper  end  of  all  such  prayers,  namely,  that 
‘‘Rulers  may  have  grace,  wisdom,  and  understanding  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth and  that  the  People  ‘‘  may  lead  quiet 
and  peaceable  lives,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.” 

Rut  while  these  alterations  were  in  review  before  the  Convention j 
they  could  not  but,  with  gratitude  to  God,  embrace  the  happy  oc- 
casion which  was  offered  to  them  (uninfluenced  and  unrestrained  by 
any  worldly  authority  whatsoever)  to  take  a further  review  of 
the  Public  Service,  and  to  establish  such  other  alterations  and 
amendments  therein  as  might  be  deemed  expedient. 

It  seems  unnecessary  to  enumerate  all  the  different  alterations  and 
amendments.  They  will  appear,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped,  the  reasons 
of  them  also,  upon  a comparison  of  this, with  the  Book  of  Common 
Prayer  of  the  Church  of  England.  In  which  it  will  also  appear,  that 
this  Chprch  is  far  from  intending  to  depart  from  the  Church  of  Eng 
land  in  any  essential  point  of  doctrine,  discipline,  or  worship;  or 
further  than  local  circumstances  require. 

And  now,  this  important  work  being  brought  to  a conclusion,  it 
is  hoped  the  whole  will  be  received  and  examined  by  every  true 
Member  of  our  Church,  and  every  sincere  Christian,  with  a meek, 
candid,  and  charitable  frarpe  of  mind;  without  prejudice  or  prepos- 
sessions; seriously  considering  what  Christianity  is,  and  What  the 
truths  of  the  Gospel  are;  and  earnestly  beseeching  Almighty  God 
to  accompany  with  his  blessing  every  endeavour  for  promulgating 
them  to  mankind  in  the  clearest,  plainest,  most  aftecti ng  and  ma- 
jestic manner,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and 
Saviour.  ...  - 


The  ORDER  how  the  PSALTER  is  appointed  to  be  read 

rriFTF  Psalter  shall  be  read  through  once  every  Month,  as  it  is  there 
T el  S for  ^ and  Evening  Prayer.  But  in  shaU  be 

rpad  oniv  to  the  twenty-eighth  or  twenty-ninth  Day  ot  the  Month. 

[S  PsMter  may  begin  again  the  first  Day  of  the  next  Month  ensuing. 

aS  whe?e^  thi  119th  Psalm  is  divided  into  twenty-two  Portions,  and  is 
ovetdlg  trb?  read  at  one  time,  itis  so  ordered,  that  at  one  time  shall  not  be 

Psalter,  as  divided  for  My  Mom- 
in  J and  EvSg  Prayer,  may  read  one  of  the  Selections  set  out  by  this  Church. 

^nri  nn  Tl»vc  of  Fastinff  and  Thanksgiving,  appointed  either  by  the 
bv  the’  EcJosfastical  Authority,  the  Minister  may  appoint  such  Psalms  as  he  sh^ 
Ihink  fitTrfhrdis^^  unless  any  shall  have  been  appointed  by  the  tcdesiasti- 
^l  Authority,  in  a Service  set  out  for  the  Occasion,  which, in  that  case,  shall  be 
used,  and  no  other. 


PROPER  PSALMS  ON  CERTAIN  DAYS. 


Morning, 

ChristmaS’Day,  Psalms  1 9 
45 
85 

Ash-Walnesday^  6 

32 
38 

Good-Fridayj  22 


Evening. 
Psalms  89 
110 
132 
102 
130 
143 


Easter-Day^ 

Ascension-Day, 

Whitsunday, 


Evening. 

113 


The  Mimster  may  use  one  of  the  Selections,  instead  of  mty  one  of  the  above 
Portions. 


The  ORDER  how  the  rest  of  the  HOLY  SCRIPTURE 
appointed  to  be  read. 

The  Old  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  First  Lessons  at  Morning  and  Even- 
ing Prayer  most  Part  thereof  will  be  read  every  Year  once, 

^^The^  New^^^  is  appointed  for  the  Second  Lessons  at  Morning  and 

^S"foSw‘what  Lessons  shall  be  read  every  ^ ^ 

Month  in  the  Calendar  following,  and  there  ye  shall  find  the  Chapteis  that  shaK 
iT read  fo7t^^^  both  at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  except  only  the 

Movea^  FeL^^  in  the  Calendar,  and  the  Immoveable  where 

there  is.a  Blank  left  in  the  Column  of  Lessons , the  proper  Lessons  for  aU  which 
Days  are  to  be  found  in  the  table  of  Proper  Lessons.  in 

And,  on  Days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgivmg,  the  same  Rule  is  to  obtain  as  m 

*^^^^d^he  sam?*d?scretion  of  choice  is  atlowed  on  occasions  of  Ecclesiastical  Con 
Tentions,  and  those  of  Charitable  Collections. 

And  Note,  That  whensoever  Proper  Psalms  or  Lesyiis  are 

Psalms  and  Lessons  of  ordinary  course  appointed  in  the  Psalter  and  Calen 
dar,  if  they  be  different,  shall  be  omitted  for  that  Time. 

Note  also.  That  the  Co^ect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  appointed  for  the  Sunday,  slftl? 
' serve  all  the  Week  after,  where  it  is  npt  in  thi?  D9ok  othw  wise  ordered.^ 


U lABLES  ^LESSONS  of  Holy  Scripture,  to  he  read  at  Morning 
cmd  Evening  Prayer  throughout  the.  Year. 


A TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  SUNDAYS. 


SUNDAYS. 

MORNING. 

1 

EVENING. 

— 

1st  Lessen. 

2d  Lesson. 

1st  Lesson. 

2d  Lesson. 

1 S.iii  Ad. 

isa. 

1 

Luke 

1 to  V.  3£ 

> Isa. 

2 

Rom. 

10 

2 

5 

I V.  3£ 

) 

24 

12 

3 

25 

3 to  V.  1£ 

1 

28  to  V.  23 

14 

4 

* 

30 

Matt. 

3 to  V.  la 

t 

32 

1 Cor. 

1 

I S.-af.  Ch. 

35 

Luke 

2 V.25 

40 

2 

41 

Mark 

1 to  V.  16 

42 

Heb. 

2 

1 S.  af.  Eph. 

44 

Matt. 

2 V.  13 

45 

1 Cor. 

3 

2 

51 

Jolm 

1 V.29 

1 

52  to  V.  IS 

13 

3' 

54 

Matt. 

4 V.  12 

55 

2 Cor. 

4 

4 

57 

Luke  4 V.  14  to  33 

59 

5 

5 

61 

Matt. 

5 

62 

Gal. 

2 

6 

65 

6 

66 

3 

Sep.  Sund. 

Jer. 

5 

7 

Jer. 

22 

Eph. 

1 

Sex.  Sund. 

35 

Luke 

7 V.19 

36 

2 

Quin.  Sund. 

Lam, 

1 

Mark 

6 to  V.  30 

Lam. 

3 to  V.  37 

3 

1 S.  in  Lent 

Jer. 

7 

Matt. 

10 

Jer. 

9 

4 

2 

Eze. 

14 

Luke  10  to  V.  23 

Eze. 

18 

5 

3 

20  to  V.  27 

Mark 

9 to  V.  30 

20  V.  27 

6 

4 

Mic. 

6 

Luke 

19V.28 

Hab. 

3 

Philip. 

1 

5 

Hag-. 

2 to  V.  10 

21 

Zee. 

13 

3 

6 

Daniel 

9 

Matt. 

26 

Mai. 

3&4 

Heb.  .5  to  V.  f 1 

Easter  Day 

Exod.  12  to  V.  37 

Rom. 

6 

Exod. 

12  V.  37 

Acts 

2 V.  22 

1 S.  af.  Ea. 

Isaiah 

43 

Acts 

1 

Isa. 

48 

1 Cor. 

15 

2 

Hos. 

13 

3 

Hos. 

14 

Coloss. 

1 

3 

Joel 

3v.9 

5 

Mic. 

4 

3 

4 

Mic- 

5 

6 

Nah. 

1 

1 Thess.  3 

5 

Zech. 

8 

8 V.5 

Zee. 

10 

4 

S.  af.  Ase. 

Joel 

2 

John 

17 

Zeph. 

3 

2 Thess.  3 to  V.  17 

Wliirsund. 

Deut. 

l6tov.  18 

Acts 

4 to  V.  36 

Isa. 

11 

Acts  19  to  V.  91 

Trin.  Sund. 

Gen. 

1 

Matt. 

3 

Gen. 

2 

1 Jolm 

5 

1 S.  af.  Trin. 

3 

Acts 

9 to  V.  32 

6 

1 Tim. 

6 

2 

9 to  V.  20 

10 

15  to  V.  19 

2 Tim. 

2 

3 

37 

11 

42 

3 &.  4 to  V.  9 

4 

43 

14 

45 

Tit.2&3tov.l0 

5 

49  . 

15 

,50 

Heb. 

10 

6 

Exod. 

3 

17 

Exod. 

5 

11 

7 

9 

20 

10 

12 

8 

14 

24 

15 

13 

Num. 

16 

26 

Num. 

22 

James 

1 

10 

23 

28 

24 

11 

Deut. 

4 to  V.  41 

Matt. 

18 

Deut. 

5 

3 

12 

6 

20 

7 

4 

13 

8 

23 

9 

5 

14 

33 

25 

34 

1 Peter 

1 

15 

Jns. 

23 

Mark 

4 

Jos. 

24 

2 

16 

Judg-es 

4 

13 

Judges 

5 

3 

17 

1 Sam. 

12 

Luke 

13 

1 Sam. 

17 

4 

18 

2 Sam. 

12 

15 

2 Sam. 

19 

5 

19 

1 Kings  8 to  V.  22 

20 

lKin.8v.22to62 

2 Peter 

1 

20 

17 

John 

3 

18 

2 

21 

2 Kings  5 

7 

2 Kings  19 

3 

22 

Darnel 

6 

8 

Daniel 

7 

1 John 

1 

23 

Prov. 

1 

9 

Prov. 

2 

2 

24 

3 

10 

8 

3 

25 

11 

11 

12 

4 

26 

13 

14 

Jude. 

27 

15  J 

16  1 

16 

2 John, 

A TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  HOLY -DAYS. 

1 morning.  " 1 EVENING. 


HOLY-DAYS 


St.  Andrew. 
St.  Thomajs. 
Nativity. 

St.  Stephen. 

St.  John. 


1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 


Innocents. 

Circumcision. 


Epiphany. 

Conversion  St.  Paul. 


Ash-Wednesday. 
Monday  before  Easter. 
Tuesday  before  Easter. 


Prov. 


20. 

23 

9 to  V.  1 


2 to  V.  15  Titus 
Eccles. 


1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

Piu’ification  of  Virgin  Mary. 

St.  Matthias. 

Annunciation  of  Virgin  MarVc 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 
Wednesday  before  Easter.  1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

Thursday  before  Easter.  1 Lesson 
2 Lesson 

Good-Friday.  l Lesson 

2 Lesson 

Easter-Even.  1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

Monday  in  Easter-Week.  1 Lesson 
2 Lesson 

Tuesday  in  Easter-Week.  1 Lesson 
2 Lesson 

St 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James.  1 Lesson 
2 Lesson 

iVscension.  ' Lesson 

2 Lesson 

Monday  in  Whitsun-Week.  l Lesson 
2 Lesson 

Tuesday inWhitsun-WeeU.l  Lessoi: 
2 Lesson 


Isaiah 
Luke 

Prov.  28 

Acts6v.8&ch.7tov.S0 

Eccles. 

Kev. 

Jerem. 

Gen. 

Pom. 

Isaiah 
Rom. 

Wisdom 
Acts 
Wisdom 


Ecclus. 

Isaiah 

Luke 

Daniel 

John 

Daniel 

John 

Daniel 

John 

Daniel 

John 

'Gen. 

John 

Zee. 

Luke 

Exod. 

Matt. 

tsaiali 

Luke 

Ecclus. 


St.  Baimabas. 

St.  John  Baptist. 

St.  Peter. 

St,  Tames. 

St.  Bartholomew. 
St.  :\latthew. 

St.  Michael. 


1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 

1 Lesson 

2 Lesson 


1 Lessor 


St.  Luke. 

St.  Simon  and  bt.  Jude. 
.Ill  Saints. 


SI  to  V.18 

17  to  V.  15 
2 

60 
11 

5 

22  to  V.  22 
9 

19 

2 

59 

6 V.  20 
10 

14 

lltov.30 

15 

11  V.  30 

11  V.  45 

12 
13 

22  to  V.  20 

18 
9 

23  V.  50 

16 
28 

26  to  V.  20 

24  to  V.  IS 
4 

7 


Acts 
Eccles. 

Rev. 
Wisdom 
Deut. 

Colos. 

Isaiah 
John 
Wisdom 
Acts 
Wisdom  12 
Ecclus. 


21 
24 

7 V.  10  to  17 

3 V.  4 to  9 

4 

7 V.  30  to  55 
6 

22 


10  V.  12 


49 

2 to  V.  12 


26  to  V.  24 


Jonah  3 

2 Peter  3 
Hosea  11 

12 

13 

Jerem.  31 

Isaiah52v.l3&icU.5 

Philipp.  2 
" • 13 

4 
19 

3 
12 

5 


Exod. 

Heb. 

Job 

Acts 

Isaiah 

2 Cor. 

Ecclus. 


John 
2 K,ings 
Luke 

1 V.  43 

2 

Deut. 

10 

24  V.  44 

Eplies. 

4 to  V.  17 

(ien. 

11  to  V.  10 

Num. 

11 

1 Cor. 

12 

1 Cor. 

14  to  V.  26 

1 Sam. 

19  V.  18 

Deut. 

30 

1 Thess. 

5 

Gal. 

5 

Ecclus. 

10 

Ecclus. 

12 

Acts 

14 

Acts 

15  to  V.  36 

Malac. 

3 

Malac. 

4 

Matt. 

3 

Matt. 

14  to  v/13 

Ecclus. 

15 

Ecclus. 

19 

Acts 

3 

Acts 

4 

Ecclus. 

21 

Ecclus. 

22 

; Gon. 

24 

35 

32 

Daniel 

29 

38 

10  V.  5 

1 Acts 

I2t' V.20 

1 .]  tide 

V.  6 to  16 

Ecclus. 

51 

Job 

1 

.lob 

24  and  2!: 

i 

42 

1 Wi^ilom- 

3 to  v.lf 

) Wisdom 

5 to  V.  17 

dHeb.llY32&chl2tov': 

r lL*v. 

19  to  V.  17 

CALENDAR. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

1 Lesson. 

2 Ltsson. 

1 Jutsson. 

* 2 Lesson. 

1 

A 

Circumci- 

2 

b 

sion. 

Gen.  1. 

Matt.  1 

Gen.  2 

Rom.  1 

3 

c 

! 3 

2 

4 

2 

4 

d 

j 5 

3 

6 

3 

. 

5 

e 

1 7 

4 

8 

4 

(H 

6 

f 

Epiphany. 

< 

7 

5 to  V.  21 

11 

5 

LT3 

8 

A 

12 

5 V.  21 

13 

6 

9 

b 

14 

6 to  V.  16 

15 

7 

10 

c 

! 16 

6 V.  16 

17 

8 

11 

d 

' 18  to  V.  17 

7 

18  V.  17 

9 

o 

12 

e 

19  to  V.  30 

8 to  V.  18 

20 

10 

Pk 

13 

f 

21  to  V.  22 

8 V.  18 

21  V.  22 

11 

14 

? 

22 

9 to  V.  18 

23 

12 

15 

A 

24  to  V.  32 

9 V,  18 

24  V.  82 

13 

CO 

16 

h 

25  to  V.  19 

10 

25  V.  19 

14 

CO 

17 

c 

26  to  V.  17 

11 

26  V.  17 

15 

h4 

18 

d 

27  to  V.  30 

12  to  V.  22 

27  V.  30 

16 

19 

e 

28 

12v  22 

29  to  V.  15 

iCor.  1 

o 

20 

f 

29  V.  15 

13  to  V.  31 

30  to  V.  25 

2 

21 

er 

30  V.25 

13  V.  31 

31  to  V.  25 

3 

22 

A 

31  V.  25 

14 

32  to  V.  24 

4 

« 

23 

b 

32V.24 

15  to  V.  21 

33 

5 

•< 

24 

c 

34 

15  V.  21 

35 

6 

25 

d 

Conversion 

< 

26 

e 

of  St.  Paul. 

37 

16 

39 

7 

2TT 

f 

40 

17 

41  to  V.  37 

8 

^o' 

S 

41  V.  37 

18  to  V.  21 

42  to  V.  25 

9 

29 

A 

42  v.25 

18  V.  21 

43  to  V.  15 

10 

30 

b 

43  V.  15 

19 

44  to  V.  14 

11 

31 

c 

44  V.  14 

20  to  V,  17 

45  to  V.  16 

12 

1 

d 

Gen.  45  v.  16 

Mat.  20  V.  17 

Gen.  46 

1 Cor.  13 

2 

e 

Purification 

21  to  V.  23 

14 

3 

f 

of  y,  Mary. 

47  to  V.  13 

21  V.  23 

47  V.  13 

15 

4 

S 

48 

22  to  V.  23 

49 

16 

* 

5 

A 

50  to  V.  15 

22  V.  23 

50  V.  15 

2 Cor.  1 

6 

b 

Exodus  1 

23 

Exodus  2 

2 

•< 

7 

c 

3 

24 

4 to  V.  18 

3 

D 

8 

d 

4 V.  18 

25  to  V.  31 

5 

4 

9 

e 

6 to  V.  14 

25  v.Sl 

6 V.  14 

5 

P2 

Ci3 

10 

f 

7 

26  to  V.  36 

8 to  V.  16 

6 

S' 

11 

j>- 

8 V.  16 

26  V.  36 

9 to  V.  13 

7 

tad 

12 

A 

9 V.  13 

27 

to  to  V,  12 

8 

13 

b 

10  V.  12 

28  . 

11 

9 

14 

c 

12  to  V.  37 

Mark  1 

12  V.  37 

10 

CO 

15 

d 

1 13 

2 

14  to  V.  15 

11 

16 

e 

14  V.  15 

3 

15 

12 

O 

17 

f 

16 

4 to  V.  26 

17 

13 

'J1 

18 

18 

4 V.26 

19 

Gal.  1 

19 

A 

20 

5 to  V.  21 

21  to  V.  18 

2 

s-4 

20 

b 

21  V.  18 

5 V.  21 

22  to  V,  16 

3 

21 

c 

22  V.  16 

6 to  V.  30 

23  to  V.  20 

4 

O 

22 

d 

23  V.  20 

6 V,  30 

24 

5 

w 

23 

e 

32  to  V.  15 

7 to  V.  24 

32  V.  15 

6 

« 1 

1 24 

1 

St.  Matthias 

7 V.24 

Epk.  1 

' 25 

? 

33 

8 to  V.  27 

34  to  V.  27 

2 

26 

A 

34  V.  27 

8 V,  27 

40 

3 

<! 

27 

b 

Lev.l9tov.l9 

9 to  V.  30 

Lev.  19  V.  19 

4 

28 

c 

24 

9 V.  30 

25 

5 

29 

'-■I 

1 

26  to  V.  21 

10  to  V.  32 

26  V.  21 

Rom.  12 

S^ote,  tnat  except  in  every  Itap-year.  February  hath  28  days  only. 

A TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  APRIL. 


CALENDAR. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

- - 

1 Lesson, 

2 

1 Lesson. 

2 Lesson. 

d 

Nu.  11  tov.24 

Mark  10  V.  32 

Nu.  11  V.  24  ] 

Eph.  6 

2 

12 

11 

13 

Phil.  1 

3 

f 

14  to  V.  26 

12  to  V.  28 

14  V.  26 

2 

4 

16  to  V.  36 

12  V.  28 

16  V.  36 

3 

5 

I 

17 

13 

20 

4 

6 

b 

21 

14  to  V.  26 

22  ' 

Col.  1 

X 

7 

23 

14  V.  26 

24 

2 

8 

d 

25 

15 

27 

3 

< 

9 

30 

16 

31  to  V.  25 

4 

s 

10 

if 

31  V.25 

Lukel  tov.39 

32 

1 Thes.  1 

Sh 

11 

35 

1 V.  39 

36 

2 

o 

12 

A 

Deut.lto  V.19 

2 to  V.  40 

Dent.  1 V.  19 

3 

13 

b 

2 to  V.  26 

2 V.  40. 

2 V.  26 

4 

CO 

14 

c 

3 

3 

4 to  V.  25 

5 

"A, 

o 

15 

d 

4 v.25 

4 

5 to  V.  22 

2 Thes.  1 

16 

e 

6 V.  22 

5 

6 

2 

m 

17 

f 

7 

6 to  V.  20 

8 

3 

18 

9 

6 V.20 

10 

1 Tim.  1 

fci 

19 

I 

11 

7 to  V.  36 

12 

2,3 

o 

20 

b 

13 

7 V.  36 

14 

4 

14 

21 

c 

15 

8 to  V.  26 

16 

5 

3 

22 

d 

17 

8 V.  26 

18 

6 

23 

e 

19 

9 to  V.  37 

20 

2 Tim.  1 

H 

11 

24 

f 

21 

9 V.  37 

22 

2 

<4 

25 

Antmn. 

10  to  V.  25 

3 

19 

26 

1 

of 

24 

10  V 25 

25 

4 

8 

27 

b 

V.M. 

26 

11  to  V.  29 

27 

Titus  1 

28 

c 

28  to  V.  15 

11  V.  29 

28  V.  15 

2,3 

16 

29 

d 

29 

12 

30 

Philemon. 

5 

30 

e 

31 

13 

32 

Heb.  1 

31 

If 

33 

14 

34 

2 

13 

1 1 

g 

Joshua  1 

Luke  15 

Joshua  2 

Heb.  3 

2 

2 

A 

3 

16 

4 

4 

3 

b 

5 

17  to  V.  20 

6 to  V.  12 

5 

10 

4 

c 

6 V.  12 

17  V.  20 

7 to  V.  16 

6 

5 

d 

7 V.  16 

18  to  V.  31 

8 to  V.  14 

7 

18 

6 

e 

8 V.  14 

18  V.  31 

9 

8 

7 

7 

f 

10  to  V.  15 

19  to  V.  28 

10  V.  15  to  28 

9 

8 

gf 

10  V.  28 

19  V.  28 

22  to  V.  21 

lO 

15 

9 

A 

22  V.  21 

20 

23 

11 

4 

10 

b 

24  to  V.  19 

21 

24  V.  19 

12 

11 

c 

Judelto  V.22 

22  to  V.  31 

Jude  1 V.  22 

13 

12 

12 

d 

2 to  V.  11 

22  V.  31 

2 V.  11 

James  1 

1 

13 

e 

3 to  V.  12 

23 

3 V.  12 

2 

14 

f 

4 

24 

5 

3 

9 

15 

6 to  V.  11 

Johnl  to  V.29 

6 V.  11  to  25 

4 

16 

1 

6 v.25 

1 V.  29 

7 

5 

17 

17 

b 

8 to  V,  22 

2 

8 V.  22 

1 Peter  1 

6 

18 

c 

9 to  V.  22 

3 to  V.  22 

9 v.22  to  46 

2 

19 

d 

9v.  46 

3 v.22 

10 

3 

20 

e 

11  to  V.  29 

4 

11  v.29 

4 

2l 

f 

12 

5 

13 

5 

22 

14 

6 to  V.  22 

15 

2 Peter  1 

23 

\ 

16  to  V.  21 

6 V.  22 

16  V.  21 

2 

24 

b 

17 

7 to  V.  32 

18 

3 

25 

c 

St. 

7 V.  32 

1 John  1 

26 

d 

Mark. 

19  to  V.  22 

8 to  V.  21 

19  V.  22 

2 

27’ 

e 

20  to  V.  26 

8 V.  21 

20  V.  26 

3 

28 

f 

21  to  V,  16 

9 

21  V.  16 

4 

29 

Kudi  1 

10  to  V.  22 

Ruth  2 

5 

30 

1 

L 

3 

10  V.  22 

4 

2, 5 John. 

V'.ALENDAR. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

1 Lesson. 

2 Lesson. 

1 Lesson. 

' 2 Lesson. 

1 

b 

St.  Philip  and 

Jude. 

2 

c 

St.  James. 

1 Sam.  1 

Joh.lltov.30 

lSa.2tov.22 

Rom.  1 

3 

d 

2 V.  22 

11  V.  30 

3 

2 

4 

e 

4 

12  to  V.  20 

5 

3 

5 

f 

6 

12  V.  20 

7 

4 

6 

S 

8 

13 

9 

5 

7 

A 

10 

14 

11 

6 

<1 

8 

b 

12 

15 

13 

7 

s 

9 

c 

14  to  V.  24 

16 

14  V.  24 

8 

10 

d 

15 

17 

16 

9 

O 

11 

e 

17  to  V.  30 

18 

17  V.  30 

10 

12 

f 

18 

19 

19 

11 

CO 

13 

g- 

20 

20 

21 

12 

o 

14 

A 

22 

21 

23 

13 

'J3 

15 

b 

24 

Acts  1 

25 

14 

CO 

w 

1-^ 

16 

c 

26 

2 

27 

15 

17 

d 

28 

3 

29 

16 

18 

e 

30 

4 to  V.  23 

31 

1 Cor.  1 

o 

19 

f 

2 Sam.  1 

4v.  23 

2 Sam.  2 

2 

20 

er 

3 

5 to  V.  17 

4 

3 

t-4 

21 

1 

5 

5v.  17 

6 

4 

« 

22 

b 

7 

6 

8 

5 

<1 

23 

c 

9 

7 to  V.  30 

10 

6 

24 

d 

11 

7 V.  30 

12 

7 

<5 

25 

e 

13  to  V.  23  1 

8 to  V.  26 

13  V.  23 

8 

26 

f 

14  1 

8 V.  26 

15 

9 

27 

ff 

26  ; 

9 to  V.  23 

17 

10 

28 

1 

18 

9 V.  23 

19  to  V.16 

11 

29 

b; 

19  V.  16  1 

10  to  V.  34 

20 

12 

30 

cl 

1 i 

21  1 

10  V.  34 

22 

13 

31- 

d\ 

23  i 

! 11  to  V.  19 

24 

14 

1 

e 

lKin.ltov.28 

Acts  11  V.  19 

1 Kin.  1 V.  28 

1 Cor.  15 

2 

f 

2 to  V.  26 

12 

2V.26 

16 

3 

g 

8 

13  to  V.  14 

4 

2 Cor.  1 

4 

A 

5 

13  V.  14 

6 

2 

5 

b 

7 

14  to  V.  19 

8 

3 

6 

c 

9 

14  V.  19 

10 

4 

M 

iz; 

7 

d 

11  to  V.  26 

15 

11  V.26 

5 

8 

e 

12 

16  to  V.  14 

13 

6 

9 

f 

14 

16  T.  14 

15 

7 

10 

1 

St.  BameAas. 

16 

17  to  V.  16 

17 

8 

11 

9 

o 

ta 

12 

b 

18 

17  V.  16 

19 

13 

c 

20  to  V.  22 

18  to  V.  18 

20V.22 

10 

03 

14 

d 

21 

18  V.  18 

22  to  V.  29 

11 

O 

15 

e 

22  V.  29 

19  to  V.  21 

2 Kings  1 

12 

03 

03 

W 

16 

17 

f 

ST 

2 Kings  2 
4 

19  V.  21 

20  to  V.  17 

3 

5 

13 

Gal.  1 

18 

i 

6 

20  V.  17 

7 

2 

19 

b 

8 

21 

9 

3 

o 

20 

c 

10 

22 

11 

4 

21 

d 

12 

23 

13 

5 

!§ 

22 

23 

e 

f 

14 

16 

24 

25 

1 

17  to  V.  24 

lEphes.  1 

B H 

1 

24 

25 

26 

i 

b 

NativityofSt. 
John  Baptist. 

17  V.  24 
19  to  V.  20 

26 

27  to  V.  21 

18 

19  V.20 

2 

1 3 

I 

27 

c 

20 

27  V.  21 

21 

4 

1 

28 

d 

22 

28  to  V.  17 

23 

6 

1 

29 

e 

St.  Peter. 

28  V.  17 

25 

6 

1 

30 

f 

24 

CALEND.W. 

} MORNING  PRAYER. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

1 Lesson. 

2 Lesson. 

1 Lesson. 

. 2 Lessc . . 

1 

¥ 

Ezra  1 

Matt.  1 

Ezra  3 

Philip.  1 

2 

A 

4 

2 

5 

2 

3 

b 

6 

3 

7 

3 

4 

c 

8 V.  21 

4 to  V.  17 

9 

4 

5 

(1 

Neh.  1 

4 V.  17 

Neh.  2 

Colos.  1 

6 

e 

4 to  V.  13 

5 to  V.  21 

4 V.  13 

2 

7 

f 

5 

5 V.  21 

6 

3 

8 

? 

8 

6 to  V.  16 

9 

4 

>-s 

9 

A 

10 

6 V.  16 

13  to  V.  15 

1 Thes.l 

10 

b 

13  V.  15 

7 

Esther  1 

2 

p 

11 

c 

Esther  2 

8 to  V.  18 

3 

3 

12 

(1 

4 

8 V.  18 

5 

4 

13 

e 

6 

9 to  V.  18 

7 

5 

o 

14 

f 

8 

9 V.  18 

9 to  V.  20 

2 Thes.l 

03 

15 

? 

9 V.  20 

10 

Job  1 

2 

16 

A 

Job  2 

11 

3 

3 

17 

b 

4 

12  to  V.  22 

5 

1 Tim.  1 

to 

18 

c 

6 

12  V.  22 

7 

2,3 

o 

19 

d 

8 

13  to  V.  31 

9 

4 

20 

e 

10 

13  V.  31 

11 

5 

21 

f 

12 

14  to  V.  22 

13 

6 

PQ 

22 

f? 

14 

14  V.  22 

15 

2 Tim.  1 

H 

23 

A 

16 

15  to  V.  21 

17 

2 

24 

b 

18 

15  V.  2\ 

19 

3 

25 

c 

St.  Jumts. 

16 

4 

26 

d 

20 

17 

21 

Titus  1 

27 

e 

22 

18  to  V.  21 

23 

2,3 

28 

f 

24&25 

18  V.  21 

26 

Philem. 

29 

.? 

27 

19  to  V.  16 

28 

lieb.  1 

30 

A 

29 

19  V.  16 

30 

2 ' 

31 

b 

31 

1 20  to  V.  17 

32 

3 

1 

c 

Job  33 

Mat.  20  V.  17 

Job  34 

Heb.  4 

2 

d 

35 

21  to  V.  23 

36 

5 

3 

e 

37 

21  V.  23 

38 

6 

4 

f 

39 

22  to  V.  23 

40 

7 

5 

41 

22  V.  23 

42 

8 

6 

A 

Prov.ltov.20 

23  to  V.  2A 

Prov.  1 V.  20 

9 

cc 

7 

b 

2 

23  V.  25 

3 

lb 

D 

8 

c 

4 

24  to  V.  29 

5 

11 

O 

t) 

9 

d 

6 to  V.  20 

24  V.  29 

6 V.20 

12 

1— » 

10 

e 

7 

25  to  V.  31 

8 

13 

to 

11 

1 

9 

25  V.  31 

10 

James  1 

o 

12 

? 

U 

26  to  V.  36 

12 

2 

to 

13 

A 

13 

26  V.  36 

14  to  V.  16 

3 

03 

14 

b 

14  V.  16 

27 

15  to  V.  21 

4 

55 

15 

c 

15  V.  21 

28 

16 

5 

O 

03 

16 

d 

17  to  V.  15 

Mark  1 

17  V.  15 

1 Pet.  1 

03 

17 

e 

18 

2 

19 

2 

to 

18 

f 

20 

3 

21  to  V.  17 

3 

19 

ff 

21  V.  17 

4'to  V.  26 

22  to  V.  17 

4 

to 

20 

A 

22  V.  17 

4 V.26 

23  to  V.  22 

5 

21 

b 

23  V.  22 

5 to  V.  21 

24 

2 Pet.  1 

to 

22 

c 

25 

5 V.  21 

26 

2 

PQ 

28 

d 

27 

6 to  V.  30 

28 

3 

24 

e 

St.  Bartho~ 

6 V.  30 

1 John  1 

H 

25 

f 

lomew. 

29 

7 to  24 

31 

2 

< 

20' 

ff 

Eccl.  1 

7 V.  24 

Eccl.  2 

3 

27 

A 

3 

8 to  V.  27 

4 

4 

28 

b 

5 

8 V.  27 

6 

5 

29 

c 

7 

9 to  V.  30 

8 

2,  3 John. 

30 

d 

9 

9 V.  30 

10 

[jude. 

31 

e 

Ml 

10  to  V.  32 

12  i 

iKoif,.  1 

B 


A TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  OCTOBER.  I A TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  SEPTEMBER. 


CALENDAR. 


St.  Matthew. 


St.  Michael 


MORNn^G  PRAYER. 


_ Lesson. 

Jer.  1 

2 V.  20 

4 to  V.  19 

5 

7 to  V.  21 

8 
10 
12 
14 
16 
18 
20 
22 
24 
26 
28 
30 
32 
34 
36 


g-  All  Angds\  50  v.  21 


2 Lesson. 
’Mark  10  v.  32 
11 

12  to  V.  28 

12  V.  28 

13 

14  to  V.  26 

14  V.26 

15 

16 

Luke  1 to  V.S9 

1 V.  39 

2 to  V.  40 

2 V.40 

3 

4 

5 

6 to  V.  20 

6 V.  20 

7 to  V.  36 

7 V.  36 

8 to  V.  26 

8 V.  26 

9 to  V.  37 
9v.  37 

10  to  V.  25 
lOv.  25 
i 11  to  V.  29 
I 11  V.  29 

13 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


1 Lesson. 
Jer.  2 to  V.  20 

3 

4 V.  19 
6 

7 V.  21 
9 
11 
13 
15 
17 
19 
21 
23 
25 
27 
29 
31 
33 
35 
37 

39 

41 

43 

45&46 

48  to  V.  25 

49  to  V.  23 

50  to  V.  21 

51  to  V.  35 


2 Lesson. 
Rom.  2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 
10 
11 
12 

13 

14 

15 

16 
1 Cor.  1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 
9 

10 
11 
12 
13 


St.  Jjuke  the 

Evangelist. 


St.  Jxea 
and  M. 


Jer.  51  V,  35  . 

Luke  14 

Jer.  52 

1 Cor.  16 

Lam.  1 

15 

Lam.  2 

2 Cor.  1 

3 to  V.  37 

16 

3 V.37 

2 

4 

17  to  V.  20 

5 

3 

Ezek.  1 

17  V.  20 

Ezek.  2 

4 

3 

18  to  V.  31 

€ 

5 

7 

18  V.  31 

13 

6 

14 

19  to  V.  28 

18  to  V.  17 

7 

18  V.  17 

19  V.  28 

33  to  V.  21 

8 

33  V.  21 

20 

34 

9 

Dan.  1. 

21 

Dan.2to  V.  24 

10 

2 V.  24 

22  to  V.  31 

3 

11 

4 

22  V.  31 

5 

12 

6 

23 

7 

13 

8 

24 

9 

Gal,  1 

10 

John  1 to  V.  29 

11 

2 

12 

1 V.  29 

Hos.  1 

3 

2 

4 

Hos.  2,  3 

3 to  V.  22 

4 

5 

5 

3 V.22 

6 

6 

7 

4 

8 

Eph.  1 

9 

5 

10 

2 

11 

6 to  V.  22 

12 

3 

13 

6 v.22 

14 

4' 

Joel  1 

7 to  V.  32 

Joel  2 to  V.  15 

5 

2 V.  15 

7 V.  32 

3 

6 

Amos  1 

8 to  V.  21 

Amos  2 

Philip.  1 

1 

8 V.  21 

2 

. 3 

9 

4 

3 

5 

10  to  V.  22 

6 

4 

7 

10  v.22 

Col.  1 

A TABLE  OF  LEfcJSOKS  FOR  DECEMBER.  1 A TABLE  OF  LEBSO'NS  FOR  NOVEMBER. 


CALENDAR. 

MORNlxSG 

PRAi^ER. 

EVENING  PRAV^ER. 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 
9 

'1? 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 
21 
22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

il 

e 

f 

g 

A 

b 

c 

d 

e 

f 

1 

b 

c 

d 

e 

f 

1 

b 

c 

d 

e 

f 

i 

b 

c 

d 

e 

All  Saints 
Day. 

St.  Andrew. 

1 Lesson. 

Amos  9 

Jonah  1 
3 

Micah  1 
3 
5 

7 

Nahum  2 

Hab.  1 

3 

Zeph.  2 

Hag.  1 

Zech.  1 

3 
5 
7 
9 
11 
13 

Mai.  1 

3 

Isaiah  1 

3 
5 
7 
9 

10  V.20 
12 

, 2 Lesson. 

Johnlltov.30 

11  V.  30 

12  to  V.  20 

12  v.20 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 
21 

Acts  1 
2 

3 

4 to  V.  23 

4 V.  23 

5 to  V.  17 

5 V.  17 

6 

7 to  V.  30 

7 V.30 

8 to  V.  26 

8 V,  26 

9 to  V.  23 
9 V.  23 

10  to  V.  34 
10  V.  34 

1 Lesson. 

Obadiah  * 

Jonah  2 
4 

Micah  2 
4 
6 

Nahum  1 

3 

Hab.  2 

Zeph.  1 

3 

Hag.  2 

Zech.  2 

4 
6 
8 

10 

12 

14 

Mai.  2 

4 

Isaiah  2 

4 
6 
8 

10  to  V.  20 
11 
13 

2 Lesson. 

Col.  2 

3 

4 

1 Thess.  1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

2 Thess.  1 

2 

3 

1 Tim.  1 

2,3 

4 

5 

6 

2 Thn.  1 

2 

3 

4 

Titus  1 

2,3 
Philemon. 
Heb.  1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

1 

f 

Isaiah  14 

Actslltov.l9 

Isaiah  15 

iHeb.  7 

2 

1? 

16 

11  V.  19 

17 

8 

3 

A 

18 

12 

19 

9 

4 

b 

20,21 

13  to  V.  14 

22 

10 

5 

c 

23 

13  V.  14 

24 

11 

6 

d 

25 

14  to  V.  19 

26 

12 

7 

e 

27 

14  V.  19 

28 

13 

8 

f 

29 

15 

30 

James  i i 

9 

K 

31 

16  to  V.  14 

32 

2 

10 

A 

S3 

16  V.  14 

34 

3 

11 

b 

35 

17  to  V.16 

36 

4 

12 

c 

37 

17  V.  16 

38 

5 

13 

d 

39 

18tov.  18 

40 

1 Peter  1 

14 

e 

41 

18  V.  13 

42 

2 

15 

f 

43 

19  to  V.  21 

44 

3 

16 

g 

45 

19  V,  21 

46 

4 

17 

A 

47 

20  to  V.  17 

48 

5 

18 

b 

49 

20  V.  17 

50 

2 Peter  l 

19 

c 

5l 

21 

52 

2 

20 

d 

53 

22 

64 

3 

21 

e 

St.  Thomas. 

23 

1 John  1 

22 

f 

55 

24 

56 

2 

23 

S' 

57 

25 

58 

3 

24 

A 

59 

26 

60 

4 

25 

b 

Christmas  D, 

26 

c 

St.  Stephen. 

27 

d 

St.  .Tohn  E. 

28 

e 

Innocents. 

27  to  V.  21 

5 

29 

f 

61 

27  V.  21 

€2 

2 John. 

30 

■& 

63 

28  to  V.  17 

64 

3 John. 

3i 

65 

! 

28  V.  17 

66 

Jude, 

TABLES  and  RULES  for  the  Moveable  and  Immoveable  feasts; 
together  with  the  Days  of  fasting  and  Abstijience  through  the  whole 
Year. 


RULES,  to  Tcnow  when  the  Moveable  Feasts  and  Holy-Days  begin. 
ASTER-DAY,  on  which  the  rest  depemi,  is  always  the  first  Sunday  after 
li  the  Full  Moon  which  happens  upon  or  next  after  the  twenty-first  day  of 
March-,  and  if  the  Full  Mdon  happen  upon  a Sunday,  Easter-day  is  the  Sunday 

^^Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  tlie  Feast  of  St.  Andrew, 
hether  before  or  after. 


ptuagesima  \ C Nine  \ 

Mgesima  f g , ) £igl>t  I 

iiiKiuagesima  { } Seven  ( 

ladragesima  } \ S'X  ) 


Septuagesima 
Sexagesi; 
Quimiuagesima 
Quadragesima 
Kogatioli  Sunday 
Ascension-Day 
Whitsund.ay 
Trinity  Sunday 


.M 

\ Seven 
( Six 
ive  Weeks 
Forty  Days 
Seven  Weeks 
Eight  Weeks 


We“ks  before 
Easter 


> After  Easter 


A TABLE  OF  FEASTS j to  he  ohsened  in  this  Church,  throughout  the  Year. 


All  Sundays  in  the  Year. 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord  JESUS 
CHRIST. 

The  Epiphany. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 

The  Puj-ification  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 
St.  Matthias  the  Apostle. 

The  Annunciation  of  the  Blesserl  Virgin, 
St.  Mark  the  Evangelist. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James,  the  Apostles. 
Tlie  Ascension  of  our  Lord  JESUS 
CHRIST. 

St.  Barnabas. 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

St.  Peter  the  A}X)Stle. 

St.  James  the  A}iostle. 


angei 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude,  the  Apostles. 


St.  Bartholomew  the  Apostle.^ 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Michael  and  All  Angels. 

St.  Luke  the  Evangelist. 

St.  Simon  a 
All  Saints. 

St.  Attdrew  the  Apostle, 

St.  Thomas  the  Apostle. 

The  Nativity  of  our  Lord  JESUS 
CHRIST. 

St.  Stephen  the  Martyr. 

St.  John  the  Evangelist. 

The  Holy  Innocents. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  EasteT  Week. 
Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Whitsun- 
Week. 


A TABLE  OF  FASTS. 


Ash-^Wed  nesday. 


Good-Friday. 


Other  Dmjs  o/ Fastings  on  which  the  Church  requires  such  a Measure  of  Absti- 
nence, as  IS  more  especially  suited  to  extraordinary  Acts  and  Exercises  of 
Devotion, 

1st.  The  Season  of  Lent.  , ^ , t-  • , i 

2el.  The  Eml>er-Days  at  the  Four  Seasons,  being  tlie  Wednesday,  Friday,  and 
Saturilay  after  the  first  Sunday  in  Lent,  the  Feast  of  Pentecost,  September  14, 
and  December  13.  , j 

.3(1.  The  three  Rogation  Days,  being  the  Monday,  Tuestlay,  and  Wednesday 
liefore  Holy  Thursday,  or  tiie  Ascension  of  our  L;)i  d. 

4th.  All  the  Fridays  in  tlie  Year,  except  Christmas-Day. 


In  addition  to  the  above,  the  first  Tliursday  in  Novemlier  (or,  if  any  other  day 
ho  appointed  bv  the  civil  aulhority,  then  such  day)  shall  be  observed  as  a day  of 
Thank;>|^iving  to  Almighty  God,  for  the  Fnits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  other  Bless- 
ings of  his  merciful  Provitlence. 


ff  TABLES  FOR  FINDING  THE  HOLY-DAm^ 

A TABLE  to  Jind  tiasier-JDay  J>07n.f/te_^r65e7ii  the  ^ear  1899,  inclusive, 


)iden 

mber. 

Day  of  the  1 
Month.  1 

Sunday 
Letter. ; 

14 

March  21 

C 

3 

22  j 

; o 

23 

E 

11 

24 

F . 

25 

G 

19 

26 

A 

8 

27 

13 

23 

C 

16 

29 

D 

5 

SO 

E 

81 

F 

13 

April  1 

G 

2 

2 

A 

3 

B 

10 

4 

C 

5 

D 

18 

6 

E 

7 

7 

F 

8 

G 

15 

9 

A 

4 

40 

13 

11 

C 

12 

12 

n j 

1 

13 

E 

14 

F 

9 

15 

G 

16 

A 

17 

17 

13 

6 

18 

C 

19 

D 

20 

E 

21 

F 

22 

G 

23 

A 

24 

13 

25 

C 

This  Table  GontaiiTS  so  much  of  the  Calen* 
dar  as  is  necessary  for  the  determining 
of  Eart'tr  ; to  find  which,  look  for  the  Gol-^ 
den  In  umber  of  the  year  in  the  first  column  of 
the  Table,  against  which  stands  the  day  of  the 
Pasclial  F lill  Moon  ; then  look  in  the  third 
column  for  the  Sunday  Letter,  next  after  the 
day  of  the  Full  Moon-,  and  the  day  of  the 
mouth  stanaing  against  that  Sunday  Letter  is 
Eanter-Daij.  If  the  Full  Moon  happen  upon 
a Sunday,  then  (according  to  the  fir-st  rule)  the 
next  Sunday  after  is  Ea^ter-Day. 

I'o  fiixi  the  Golden  N umber  or  Prime,  add  1 
to  tt)C  year  of  our  Lord,  and  then  divide  by  19j 
the  remainder,  if  any,  is  the  Golden  Number 
but  if  nothing  remain,  then  19  is  the  Golden 
Number. 

To  find  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Letter  ac- 
cording to  the  Calendar,  until  the  year  — . 
189'J  inclusive,  add  to  the  year  of  our  |0|Aj 
Lord  its  fourth  part,  omitting  fractions, 
divide  the  sum  by  7,  and  if  there  be  no 
remainder,  then  A is  the  Sunday  Fetler 
but  if  any  number  remain,  then  the  Let- 
ter standing  against  that  number  in  tJie 
small  annexed  Table,  is  the  Sunday 
Letter. 

Note.  That  in  all  Bissextile  or  Leap-Years, 
the  Letter  found  as  above  will  be  the  Sundae 
Letter  from  the  intercalated  day  exclusive,  to 
the  end  of  the  vear. 


Auothtr  'i'AtiLE  ioJin 

d F is.(er,  t' 

://  the  Yuif  inclusive. 

s;f\  ' 

ft'KoS. 

rriO  make  use  oftbe 
X preceding  Table, 
find  the  Sunday  Let 

Golden 

Numb. 

1 1 

» 1 

1 « 

i i> 

1 ' 

1 F 

1 « 

1.  1 

Ap.  16 

17 

18 

19 

20, 

14 

15 

ter  for  the  Year  in  the 

II.  lAp.  9 

3 

4| 

6 

7 

8 

uppermost  line,  and 

III.  lMar.2G 

27 

28 

! 29 

23 

24 

25 

the  Golden  No.  or 

IV.  lAp.  lb 

17 

11 

12 

13 

11 

15 

Prime,  in  the  column 

V.  . 

Ap.  2 

3 

4 

o 

f- 

Mar.  3l 

Ap.i 

of  Golden  Nos.  and 

VI,  !Ap.  23 

24 

2v: 

19 

20 

21 

22 

against  the  Prime  in 

VIT.  Ap.  9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

M 

8 

the  same  line,  under 

VIII.  Ap.  2 

3 

Mar.  28 

29 

30 

31 

Ap.  1 

the  Sunday  letter,}  on 

IX. 

Ap.  16 

17 

18 

V.y 

20 

21 

22 

have  the  day  of  the 

X. 

Ap.  9 

10 

11 

6 

7 

8 

Month  on  which  Eas- 

XI. 

I\Lir.  26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

25 

ter  falleth  that  Year. 

XII.  ! 

Ap.  16 

17 

18 

19 

13 

14 

15 

But, 

XIII.  i 

Ap.  2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

Note,  That  the  name 

XIV. 

Mar.26 

27 

28 

22 

23 

24 

25 

of  the  Month  is  set  on 

XV. 

Ap.  16 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

the  Left  Hand,  or  just 

XVI. 

Ap.  2 

3 

4 

5 

Mar.  30 

31 

Ap.  1 

with  the  Figure,  and 

XVII. 

Ap.  23 

21 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

followetb  not  as  in 

xvin. 

•Ap.  9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

7 

8 

other  Tables,  by  des- 

XIX. 

lAp.  2 

Mar.  27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

Ap.  1 

’ceut,  but  collaterally. 

Days  that  Easier  can 


mt\  mtm~ . tjm.  ^ H'  . 'mi  

A TABLE  of  the  days  on  which  Easter  will  f^l  for  thirty-d^ht  Years, het-i 


Kas\C! 

hay. 

'own. 

af.Epi. 

.Sept. 

Si'J) 

FirsUJayJ  AsceiJ-  J 
< -f  Lent.  1 shrn  IF 

Whit-  j 
sumiav.  1 

Surdav  j 
af.Trin.j 

Advent  1 
S;n;day  1 

Mar.22 

1 

Eeb.  4 April  S'. 

Aiuy  IL 

27 

O'? 

:,ov.  29' 

Surd. 

Letter. 

S • j 
w®  1 

>'5'^ 

.4  ^ 
'O  £-' 

o 1G 

JS  CS 

■" 

1! 

D C 

April 

18  } 

l84o 

1 

0 

A 

B 

3 

4 

2 

11 

G F 

A 

March 

26 

5 

3 

22 

E 

G 

F E 

April 

15 

6 

6 

7 

4 

3 

14 

i) 

C 

1) 

19 

8 

6 

25 

B A 

C 

11 

9 

7 

G 

G 

B 

3 

.^0 

8 

17 

F 

A G 

22 

1 

9 

28 

E 

F 

7 

2 

.10 

9 

I)  C 

E 

March 

30 

3 

11 

20  ' 

B 

D 

April 

18 

4 

12 

1 

12 

A 

C B 

8 

5 

13 

G 

A 

March 

26 

6 

14 

23 

F E 

.G 

F 

15 

31 

7 

8 

15 

IG 

4 

15 

I> 

0 

E D 

April 

19 

9 

17 

26 

B 

C 

11 

60 

18 

7 

A G 

B 

March 

27 

1 

19 

18 

}' 

iViarch 
April 

March  23 
April  12 
4 
23 
8 

March  SI 
April  20 

11 

March  27 
April  lO' 
8 

March  23 
April  12 


Nov. 


13 

2 

26 

5 

14 

a 

27 

6 

IS 

A 

28 

7 

16 

1 

29 

8 

n 

( 

SO 

9 

IE 

1 

31 

10 

IE 

1 

June  1 

11 

2( 

{ 

2 

12 

21 

1( 

) 3 

13 

Nov.  27 
2i 


Nov.  ^ 


il 

soil's 

11 


A TABLE  tojind  Easter-Day,  fro-m  the  year  1900,  to 
‘ the  Year  2199,  inclusive. 


The  Golden  Numbers  in 
the  foreg-oing  Calen- 
dar, will  point  out  the  Days 
of  the  Paschal  Full  iVIoons, 
till  the  year  of  om*  Lord 
1900  5 at  which  time,  in  or- 
der that  the  Ecclesiastical 
Full  Moons  may  fall  nearly 
on  the  same  days  with  the 
real  Full  Moons,  the  GoL 
den  Numbers  must  be  re- 
moved to  diiferent  days  of 
the  Calendar,  as  is  done  in 
the  annexed  Table,  which 
contains  so  much  of  the 
Calendar  then  to  be  used, 
as  is  necessary  for  finding 
the  Paschal  Full  Moons, 
and  the  Feast  of  Easter^ 
from  the  Year  1900,  to  the 
— • Year  2199,  inclusive.  This 
Table  is  to  be  made  use  of,  in  all  respects,  as  the  first  Table,  before  inserted,  for 
finding  E aster y till  the  Year  1899. 


Golden 

Di^  of  the 

Sunday 

Golden 

Day  of  theiSuiuia 

Num. 

Month. 

Letter, 

Num. 

Month,  1 

Letter 

14 

Alarch  22 

D 

7 

April  8 

G 

3 

23 

E 

9 

A 

24 

F 

15 

10 

B 

11 

25 

G 

4 

11 

(j 

26 

A 

12 

D 

19 

27 

B 

12 

13 

E 

8 

28 

C 

1 

14 

F 

29 

D 

15 

G 

16 

30 

E 

9 

16 

■ A 

5 

31 

F 

17 

17 

B 

April  1 

G 

6 

18 

C 

13 

2 

A 

19 

D 

2 

3 

B 

20 

E 

4 

C 

21 

F 

10 

5 

D 

22 

G 

6 

. E 

23 

A 

18 

7 

F 

24 

B 

1 

25 

C 

GENERAL  TABLES  for  finding  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Lettet'y 
and  the  Places  of  fne  Golden  J\himbe.rs  in  the  Calendar. 


TABLE  I. 


1 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

1 ® 

C 

D 

E 

F 

ti 

A 

1600 

1700 

1800’ 

1 1900 
2000 

2100 

2200 

2300 

2400 

2500 

2GOO 

2700 

2800 

2900 

3000 

3100 

3200 

8300 

3400 

3500 

3600 

3700 

3800 

3900 

4000 

4100 

4200 

4300 

4400 

4500 

4600 

4700 

4800 

4900 

5000 

5100 

5200 

5300 

5400 

5500 

5600 

5700 

f ' 

5800 

5900 

6000 

6100 

6200 

6300 

6400 

6500 

6600 

6700 

G800 

6900 

7000 

7100 

7200 

7300 

7400 

7500 

7600 

7700 

7800 

7900 

8000 

8100 

8200 

8300 

8400 

8500 

&c. 

TO  find  the  Dominical 
or  Sunday  Lettpr  for 
any  given  Year  of  our^  Lord,  j 
add  to  the  Year  its  fom’tl  i 
part,  omitting  fractions, 
and  also  the  Number, 
which,  in  Table  I.  standeth 
at  the  top  of  the  Column 
wherein  the  number  of 
hundreds  contained  in  that 
given  Year  is  found:  Di- 
vide the  sum  by  7,  and  if 
there  be  no  rema  inder,then 
A.  is  the  Sunday  Letter- 
but  if  any  Number  remai  n, 
then  the  Letter  which 
standeth  under  that  Num- 
ber at  the  top  of  the  Table, 
is  the  Suitday  Letter. 


"^ABLiTTr 


1 

2 

3 

1 

2 1 

[ 1 

2 1 

Year; of 

! 

Years  of! 

3j 

Years  of 

ourLovd. 

1 

ourLord.t 

ourLord. 

li 

1600 

d 

B 

4000 

Id 

B 

6400 

1700 

c 

4100 

11 

6500 

1800 

1' 

4200 

12 

6600 

1900 

2i 

4300 

12 

6700 

[) 

2000 

2 

B 

4400 

12 

B 

6800  ! 

2100 

2I 

4500 

13 

6900  : 

2200' 

3l 

4600 

13 

7000  j: 

2300 

4| 

4700 

14 

7100  i 

B 

2400 

3! 

B 

4800 

14 

B 

7200 

2.500 

4! 

490b 

14 

7300  : 

26-00 

5; 

5000 

15 

7400  : 

2700 

5 

5100 

16 

7500 

B 

2f^00 

5 

B 

5200 

15 

B 

7600  : 

2900 

6 

5300 

16 

7700  :: 

3000 

6 

5400 

17 

7800 

3100 

7 

5500 

17 

7900  i 

a 

3200 

7 

B 

5600 

17 

B 

8000  ! 

3300 

7 

5700 

18 

8100  : 

3400 

8 

5800 

18 

8200  ; 

3500 

9 

5900 

19 

8.300  ; 

B 

3600 

8 

B 

6000 

19 

B 

8400  : 

3700 

9 

6100 

19 

8500  . 

3800 

10 

6200 

20 

&.C.  I 

3900 

10 

6300 

21 

, 0 


To  find  the  Montfi  and  I)a3'5of  the 
Month  to  which  the  Goide' 
Numbers  oiig^ht  to  be  prefixed  in  the 
Calendiir  in  any  given  Year  of  oui- 
Lord,  consisting  of  entire  hundred 
years,  and  in  all  the  intermediate 
years  betwixt  that  and  the  next  hun- 
dredth yeai*  follow  ing,  look  in  the  se- 
cond column  of  Taifie  II.  for  the  giv- 
en j’"ear,  consisting  of  entire  hun- 
dreds •,  and  note  the  number  or  cy 
pher  which  stands  against  it  in  the 
third  column^  then  in  Table  III.  look 
for  the  same  number  in  the  column 
under  any  given  Golden  Number, 
which  when  you  have  found,  guide 
your  eye  sideways  to  the  left  hand, 
and  in  the  first  column  you  will  find 
die  month  and  the  to  which  that 
Golden  Number  ought  to  be  jire- 
fixed  in  the  Calendar,  during  that 
period  of  one  hundred  years. 

The  Letter  B prefixed  to  certain 
hundredth  years  in  Table  II.  denotes 
those  years  which  are  still  to  be  ac- 
counted Bissextile  or  Leap  Years  in 
the  New  Calendar  5 whereas  ail  the 
other  hundredtii  years  are  to  be  ac- 
counted only  common  years. 


TABLE  III. 

Paschal  I Siititlay  I 

Fall  Moon,  j Letter.  | 

THE  GOLDEN  NUMBERS. 

1|  2|  3l  4|  5]  6}  7j  81  9[l0fllll2!13(l-l}l5jl6|l7|18ll9 

March 


April 


21 

0 

8jl9 

0 

lll22f 

3 

14 

251  6j 

17 

28: 

9 

20 

1 

121231  4 

15 

26 

22 

D 

920 

1 

12,23 

4 

1526 

7 18 

2910 

21 

2 

13! 

24 

5 

16 

27 

23 

E 

1021 

2 

13  24! 

5 

16  271  8119 

Oil 

':2 

3 

14(25 

1 6 

17 

28 

24 

F 

11  22 

3 

14  25^ 

6 

17  28j  9.20 

1 12 

23 

4 

15|26 

7 

18 

29 

25 

G 

12|23 

4 

I5l26- 

7 

18l29:i0i2l 

2 13 

24 

5 

!l627l 

1 8 

19. 

0 

56 

A 

13  24; 

5 16 

27i 

8 

19 

0 

It 

22 

3 

14 

25 

6 

17 

28 

1 9 

1 

27 

B 

14  25, 

6}17 

28  j 

9 

20 

1 

12 

23 

4 

15 

26 

7 

18 

29  10 

;21 

2 

28 

0 

151 

26, 

7 18 

29 

10 

21 

2 

13 

24 

5 

16 

27 

8 

19 

0 11I22 

3 

29 

D 

16l27i 

1 

0 

11 

22 

3 

14 

25 

6 

17 

28 

9 

20 

lil2.23 

4 

30 

E / 

15:28! 

r 9l20 

1 

12 

23 

4! 

15: 

26 

7il8i29T0 

21 

2il3'24 

5 

31 

‘ F ^ 

[59il02l 

2 

13 

24 

5;  16 

i ^ 

19 

Oil 

22 

3(14 

25 

6 

1 

G 

4 

0 

!ii:22 

3 

14 

2.5 

6jl7 

28 

9 

20 

l|l2 

23 

4!  15 

26 

7 

2 

A 

2b 

1 

12:23 

4 

1.5 

26 

7118 

29110 

21 

2113 

24 

5 16 

O’J 

3 

3 

B 

21 

-2 

13;24 

5 

16 

27 

8 

119 

Ojll 

22 

3114 

25 

6 17 

28 

9 

i 

0 

22 

3 

14125 

6 

17 

28 

: 9'20 

1 

112 

23 

, 4il5 

26 

. 7ll8 

29 

10 

6 

D 

23 

4 

15;  26 

71 

18 

29110  21 

2:13 

24 

' ,5 

16 

27 

8 

19, 

0 

11 

6 

E 

24 

5 

16;27 

8 19 

0 11 

22 

3il4 

25; 

; 6 

17 

28i 

9 

20 

1 

12 

7 

F 

[2.5 

6 

17;28 

9;  20 

1112 

23 

4 15 

26 

i 7 

18 

29il0 

,2li 

! 2 

13 

8 

G 

i26^ 

7 

18,29'1021 

216 

24 

5;  16 

27! 

8 

19 

0 11 

‘22i 

3 

14 

9 

i A 

;27|  8 

ll9 

011,221  3 14 

25' 

6il7 

281  9 

20 

c 

12 

23: 

; 4 

15 

10 

B 

28 

9 

2O1  ll 

,12:23' 

; 4] 

l.5i 

26 

7 

18 

29 

10 

21 

' 2 

13 

24j 

16 

11 

0 

29 

;-o 

21 

- 2 13124 

i 5 

16 

27 

6 

19 

0 

11 

22 

3 

14 

17 

12 

D 

0 

11 

22 

, 3;  14125 

! 6 

17 

28 

9 

20 

1 

I2i23:  4 

15 

26 

7' 

18 

13 

E 

1 

12 

23i  4,15 

26 

i 7 

18 

29 

10 

21 

2 

1324  5 

16 

27 

; S' 

19 

14 

F 

0 

ts 

24 

, S’16l27 

i 8 

19 

') 

11  22 

3 

14  25 

6 

17 

28! 

i 9! 

20 

15 

G 

3 

14 

2.5  6 17 

28!  9 

20;  1 

12 

23 

4 

15 

.26 

1 

118 

29 

IlO 

21 

16 

A 

4 

15. 

26 

I 7 

il8 

29ll0 

21  r 2 

i3 

24 

5 

16 

27 

y, 

19 

0 

11 

22 

17 

B 

5 

16 

27 

1 8ll9 

0:11 

22'  3 

14 

25 

6 

17 

28 

9 

20 

1 

'12 

23 

17 

B 







- 

7 

18 

29  1021 

2 

13 

24 

18 

C 

6 

17  28 

9I20 

1 

23 

4 

15 

261-- 

18 

0 

J 7|18|29|101211  2I13124I  5{16 

27|  8/19 

0 

!22|  3!14 

f25 

THE  OKDER  FOR  DA5LY 

MORNING  PRAYER. 


f The  iWimafcf  Shan  begin  the  Morning  iVat/c:-,  by  rending  one  or  more  of  the 
following  Sentences  of  Scriptuie- 


The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  teiii- 
ple  j let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.  Hab.  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even 
unto  the  going  down  of  the  same, 
my  name  shall  be  great  among 
the  Gentiles  ; and  in  every  place 
incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my 
name,  and  a pure  olfering ; for 
my  name  shall  be  great  among 
the  heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts.  MalA.  ll. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 
O Lord,  my  strength  and  my 
Redeemer.  Psal.  xix.  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth 
away  from  his  wickedness  that 
lie  hath  committed,  and  doeth 
that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he 
shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Ezek. 
xviii.  27. 

I acknowledge  my  transgres- 
sions} and  my  sin  is  ever  before 
me.  Psal.  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins ; 
and  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Psal.  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  ahro- 
ken  spirit;  a broken  and  a contrite 
heart,  O God,  thou  wilt  not  des- 
pise. Psal.  li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart  and  not  your 
garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord 
your  God ; for  he  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slaw  to  anger,  and  of 
reat  kindness,  and  repeiiteth 
im  of  the  evil.  Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong 
me  rcies  and  forgivenesses, though 
we  have  rebelled  against  him ; 
neither  have  we  obeyed  the  voice 
of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in 
his  laws  which  he  set  before  us. 
Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

O Lord,  correct  me,  but  with 
judgment ; not  in  thine  anger, 


lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing. 
Jer.  X.  24.  Psal.  \±  1. 

Repent  ye  ; for  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  is  at  liand.  St.J^[att.  iii.  2. 

^ I will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father, 
and  will  say  unto  him;  Father,  1 
have  sinned  against  heaven,  and 
before  thee,  and  am  no  more 
worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  St. 
Luke  XV.  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  Vv^ith 
thy  servant,  O Lord;  for  in  thy 
sight  shall  no  man  living  be  jus- 
tified. Psal.  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin, 
we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  us;  but  if  we  con- 
fess our  sins,  God  is  faithful  and 
just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to 
cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteous- 
ness. 1 John  1.  8,  9. 

% Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  brethren, 
the  scripture  moveth  us,  in 
sundry  placets,  to  acknowledge 
and  confess  our  manifold  sins 
and  wickedness,  and  that  we 
should  not  dissemble  nor  cloak 
them  before  the  face  of  Almighty 
God,  our  heavenly  Father,  but 
confess  them  with  an  humble, 
lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient 
lieart : to  the  end  that  we  may 
olitai  a forgiveness  of  the  same,  by 
his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy. 
And  ajthough  we  ought,  at  all 
times,  humbly  to  acknowledge 
our  sins  before  God ; yet  ought  we 
chiefly  so  to  do,  when  we  assem- 
ble and  meet  together,  to  render 
thanks  for  the  great  benefits  that 
we  liave  received  at  his  bands,  to 
set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise, 
to  hear  his  most  holy  word,  and 
to  ask  those  things  which  are  re- 
quisite and  necessary,  as  well  for 
tiie  body  as  the  soul.  Where- 
fore, I pray  and  beseech  you,  as 


i^2 


many  as  are  here  present,  to  ac- 
company me,  with  a pure  heart 
and  humble  voice, Unto  the  throne 
of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying, — 

^ A general  Confession,  to  be  said  by  the 
whole  Congregation  after  the  Minis- 
ter, all  kneeling. 

Almighty  and  most  merci- 
ful Father  ; We  have  erred 
and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like^ 
lost  sheep.  We  have  followed 
too  much  the  devices  and  desires 
of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  of- 
fended against  thy  holy  laws. 
We  have  left  undone  those  things 
which  we  ought  to  have  done  ; 
And  we  have  done  those  things 
which  we  ought  not  to  have  done: 
And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But 
thou,  O Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  miserable  ottenders.  Spare 
thou  those,  0 God,  who  confess 
their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent ; According  to 
thy  promises  declared  unto  man- 
kind, in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
And  grant,  O most  merciful  Fa- 
ther, tor  his  sake  ; That  we  may 
hereafter  live  a godly,  righteous, 
and  sober  life  ; To  the  glory  of 
thy  holy  name.  Amen. 

% The  declaration  of  Absolution,  or  Re- 
mission of  Sins  •,  to  be  made  by  the 
Priest  alone,  standing  *,  the  People  still 
kneeling. 

Almighty  God,  the  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  may 
turn  from  his  wickedness  andlive, 
hath  given  power  and  command- 
ment to  his  ministers  to  declare 
and  pronounce  to  his  people,  be- 
ing penitent,  the  Absolution  and 
Remission  of  their  sins.  He  par- 
do  neth  and  absolveth  all  those 
who  truly  repent,  and  unfeigned- 
ly  believe  his  holy  Gospel.  \\  here- 
fore,  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant 
us  true  repentance,  and  his  Holy 
Spirit;  that  those  thing.s  may 
please  him  which  we  do  at  this 
present,  and  tliat  the  rest  of  our 
life  hereafter  may  be  pure  and 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

holy  ; so  that  at  flie  last  we  may 
come  to  his  eternal  joy,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at 
the  end  of  eveiy  Prayer,  Amen. 

^ Or  this. 

Almighty  God,  our  heaven- 
ly  Father,  who,  of  his  great 
mercy,  hath  promised  forgiveness 
of  sins  to  all  those  who,  with 
hearty  repentance  and  true  faith, 
turn  linto  him ; have  mercy  upon 
you,  pardon  and  deliver  you  from 
all  your  sins,  confirm  and  strength- 
en you  in  all  goodness,  and  bring 
you  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

II  Then  the  ?*iinister  shall  kneel,  and  say 
the  Lord’s  Prayer;  the  People  stiil 
kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him, 
both  here,  and  wheresoever  else  it  is 
used  in  Divine  Service, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea^ 
veil,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven ; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ; And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation;  But  de- 
liver us  from  evil;  For  thine  is 
the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  &ory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

^ Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O Lord,  open  thou  our  lips; 
Ans.  And  our  mouth  shall  show 
forth  thy  praise. 

^ Here  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 


Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to 
the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end. 

Min.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord’s  name  be  praised . 
Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  follow- 
ing Anthem ; except  on  those  days  for 
which  other  Anthems  are  anijointed  ; 
and  except  also,  when  it  is  used  in  the 
course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nineteenth 
day  of  the  month. 

Vernte.,  exulte?ims  Domino^ 

OCOME,  let  us  siii^  unto  the 
LordjL  let  us  heartily  rejoice 


MOXi.NING 

in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  pre- 
sence with  thanksgiving,  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with 
psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a great  God  ; 
^nd  a great  King  above  all  gods. 

’ In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners 
of  the  eai-tli ; a«d  the  strength  of 
<Jie  hills  is  his  also. 

The  .sea  is  liis,  and  he  made  it ; 
and  his  hands  prepared  the  dry 
land. 

O come,  let  us  worship,  and 
fall  down ; and  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

For  lie  is  the  Lord  our  God; 
and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pas- 
ture, and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

O worship  the  Lord  in  the 
beauty  of  holiness ; let  the  w hole 
earth  stand  in  aw^e  of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh 
lo  judge  tlm  earth ; and  with 
rignteousness  to  judge  the  w orld, 
and  the  people^with  his  truth. 

^ Then  shall  follow  a Poi-tion  of  the 
Psoiins,  as  they  are  appointed,  or  one 
of  the  S lcy  tions  of  Psalms  set  forth  by 
this  Church : and  at  the  end  of  every 
P.sahn,  and  likewise  at  the  end  of  the 
Venlte^  Jubilate^  Bcnedic- 

lus,  Cantati.  Domino^  Bonun*  i st  con- 
Dcus  M iscreatur^  Btrmlic  Ani- 
mu  nua — MAY  be  said  or  sung  the 
Gloria  Patri ; and  at  the  end  of  the, 
whole  Portion,  or  Selection  ot  Psalms 
for  tlie  dav,  SHALL  be  said  or  sunf^ 
t)ie  Gloria  Putri,  or  else  the  Gloria  u 
JUxcthia.  as  foUoweth : 

Gloria  in  Excehis, 

CALORY  be  to  God  on. high, 
TT  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  towards  men.  We  praise 
thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship 
thee,  w'e  glorifv  thee,  we  give 
thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glo- 
ry, O Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 
God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0 Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son, 
Jesns  Christ;  O Lord  God,  Lamb 
of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that 
takest  aw^ay  the  sins  of  the  world, 
ha^4.'  jneTcy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  I 


1 PRAYER.  23 

that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
w Olid,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou 
that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of 
God  the  Father,  have  mercy  up- 
on us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy  ; thou 
only  art  the  LoVd;  thou  only,  O 
Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art 
most  high  in  the  Glory  of  God 
the  Father.  Anieti. 

\ Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson,  ao 
cording  to  the  Table  or  Calendar-,  af- 
ter which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the 
following  Hymn. 

H Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the 
Minister  shall  say,  Here  beginnUk  such 
a Chapter,  or  Verse  of  such  a Chapter, 
of  such  a Book:  And  after  every  Le.s- 
son,  Here  cndtththt  fi  st,  or  the  second 
Lesson. 

Te  Detmi  laudamus. 

W'E  praise  thee,  O God;  w’^e 
acknowledge  thee  to  be 
the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee, 
the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud ; 
the  Heavens,  and  all  the  Powers 
therein. 

To  thee.  Cherubim  and  Sera- 
phim continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God 
of  Sabaoth.  j 

Heaven  and  Earth  are  full  of 
the  Majesty  of  thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the 
Apostles  praise  thee. 

Tlie  goodly  fellowship  of  the 
Prophets  praise  thee. 

Tlie  noble  army  of  Martyrs 
praise  thee. 

The  holy  Church,  throughout 
all  the  world,  doth  acknowledge 
thee, 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Ma- 
jesty ; 

, Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only 
Son  ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Com- 
forter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O 
Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son 
1 erf  the  Father, 


24  MORNING 

When  thou  lookest  upon  thee 
to  deliver  man,  thou  didst  hum- 
ble tliyself  to  be  born  of  a Virg'in. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the 
sharpness  of  death,  thou  didst 
open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to 
all  believers. 

Thousittest  at  the  right  hand  of 
God,  in  the  glory  of  the  F ather. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt 
come  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help 
thy  servants,  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  thy  precious  blood. 

jMake  them  to  be  numbered  with 
thy  saints  in  glory  everlasting. 

0 Lord,  save  thy  people,  and 
bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up 
for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 

And  we  worship  thy  name  ever, 
world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0 Lord,  to  keep  us 
this  day  without  sin. 

O Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

O Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon 
u-Sj  as  our  trust  is  in  thee. 

O Lord,  in  thee  have  I trusted  ; 
Jet  me  never  be  confounded. 

IT  Or  this  Canticle. 

Benedlcite,  omnia  opera  Domini. 

OALL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord ; praise 
him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless 
ye  tlie  Lord  ; praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Heavens,  bless  ye  the 
Lord;  praise  him,  and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

O ye  Waters  that  are  above  the 
Firmament,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for 
ever. 

O all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord ; praise  him, 
and  m'aguify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O ye  Stars  of  Heaven,  blea.s  ye 


PRAYER. 

the  Lord  ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

6 ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless 
ye  the  Lord ; praise  him  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O ye  Winds  of  God,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

6 ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

0 ye  Winter  and  Summer, 
bless  ye  the  Lord ; praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Dews  and  Frosts,  bless 
ye  the  Lord;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O yc  Frost  and  Cold,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O ye  Nights  and  Days,  bless  y^e 
the  Lord  ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

0 ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless 
ye  the  Lord ; praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Lightnings  and  Clouds, 
bless  ye  the  Lord ; praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O let  the  Earth  bless  the  Lord ; 
yea,  let  it  praise  him,  and  magni- 
fy him  for  ever. 

0 ve  Mountains  and  Hills, bless 
ye  tlie  Lord ; praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O all  ye  green  Things  upon 
Earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for 
ever. 

O ye  Seas  and  Floods, *bless  ye 
the  Lord;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O ye  Whales,  and  all  that  move 
in  the  Waters,  bless  ye  tiie  Lord ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for 
ever. 

O all  ye  Fowls  of  the  Air,  '4ess 
ye  the 'Lord;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ovc^. 


MORNING 
O all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle, 
bless  ye  the  Loi*d;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Children  of  Men,  bless  ye 
the  Lord ; praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

0 let  Israel  bless  the  Loi;^d; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for 
ever.  a 

O ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless 
ye  the » Lord;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Servants  of  the  Lord,  bless 
ye  the  Lord;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the 
Righteous,  bless  ye  the  Loi  d ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for 
ever. 

O ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of 
heart,  bless"  ye  the  Lord ; praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

S Then  «;hall  be  read,  in  like  manner, 
the  second  Lesson,  taken  out  of  the 
New  Testament,  according  to  the  Ta- 
ble or  Calendar;  and  after  that  the 
following  Psalm. 

Jubilate  Deo.  Psalm  c. 

O BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye 
lands ; serve  the  Lord  with 
gladness,  and  corne  before  his 
presence  with  a song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  Is 
God,  it  is  he  tliat  hast  made  us, 
and  not  we  ourselves ; we  are  his 
people  and  the  sheep  of  his  pas- 
ture. 

O go  your  way  into  his  gates 
with  thanksgiving,  and  into  liis 
courts  with  praise;  be  thankful 
unto  hun>  and  speak  good  of  his 
name. 

F or  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his 
mercy  is  everlasting ; and  his 
truth  endurcth  from  generation 
tf>  generation. 

IT  Or  this  Hymn. 

Btmdiclus,  St.  Luke  i.  68. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God 

of  Israel ; for  lie  hath  visited 
and  redeemed  his  people  ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a mighty 
salvation  for  us,  in  the  house  of 
his  servant  David  ; 

C 


PRAYER.  ^ 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of 
his  holy  Prophets,  which  hav© 
been  since  the  world  began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from 
our  enemies,  and  from  the  hand 
of  all  that  hate  us. 

^ Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles’  Creedf- 
by  the  Minister  and  the  People,  stand- 
ing : And  any  Churches  may  omit  the 
words,  He  descended  into  mar, 

instead  of  thoia,  use  the  wm*ds.  He 
zvtnf  into  the  •place  of  departed  Spirits,, 
which  are  considered  as  words  of  the 
same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 

I BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father 
Almighty,  Maker  of  Heavea 
and  Earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only 
Son  our  Lord ; Who  was  con’- 
ceived  by  the  Holy  Gimst,  Bom 
of  the  Virgin  Maiy,  Suffered  un- 
der Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  bm'ied  * He  descended 
into  Hell;  The  third  day  he  rose 
from  the  dead;  Pie  ascended  into 
Heaven;  And  sitteth  on  the  right 
liand  of  God  the  Father  Almigh- 
ty; From  thence  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  qujck  and  the  dead. 

1 believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
The  Holy  Catholic  Church ; The 
comnMJiiion  of  Saints;  The  for- 
giveness of  sins;  The  resun’ec- 
tioii  of  the  body.  And  the'  life 
everlasling.  Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

I BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the 
Father  Almighty,  Maker  cflt 
Heaven  and  Earth,  and  of 
things  visible  and  invisible: 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  be- 
gotten of  his  Father  before  all 
worlds;  God  of  God,  Light  of 
Light,  very  God  of  veiy  God,  be- 
gotten, not  made,  being  of  one 
substance  with  the  Father;  by 
whom  all  things  were  made;  wtw> 
for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation, 
came  down  from  Heaven,  and 
was  incariiate  by  the  Holy  (thost 
of  the  Virgin  iVlary,and  was  made; 
man,  and  was  cr'icif  ed  also  for  us 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  fie  sutfep 
cd  aiKl  uiis  buried,  and  the  tfii;^t 


25  MORNING 

day  he  rose  a^ain,  according  to 
the  Scriptures,  and  ascended  into 
Heaven,  and  sittetti  on  the  right 
hand  of  the  Father ; and  he  shall 
come  again,  with  glory,  to  judge 
both  the  quick  and  the  dead; 
whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  \ believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost, 
the  Lord  and  giver  of  life,  who 
proccedetli  from  the  Father  and 
the  So.\ ; who  with  the  Father  and 
the  Son  together  is  worshipped 
and  glorified,  who  spake  by  the 
prophets.  And  1 believe  one 
Calliolic  and  Apostolic  Church. 

I acknowledge  one  Baptism  for 
the  remission  of  sins  ; and  I look 
for  the  resurrection  of  the  dead, 
and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come. 
Jlnien. 

^ And  after  that,  these  Prayers  following, 
all  rlevimtlv  kneeling-,  the  Minister  first 
pronouncing. 

The  liord  be  with  you  ; 

^ns.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O Lord , show  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 
^?io.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Min.  O God,  make  clean  our 
he  ails  within  us; 

Jins.  And  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  us. 

7T  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  for  the 
cWy,  except  when  the  Communion  Ser- 
vice is  read  -,  and  then  the  Collect  for 
the  day  sliall  be  omitted  here. 

IT  A Collect  far  Peace. 

OG0D,  who  art  the  author  of 
peace  and  lover  of  concord, 
in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth 
our  eternal  life,  whose  service  is 
erfect  freedom  ; defend  us,  thy 
umble  servants,  in  all  assaults  of 
our  enemies;  that  we,  surely  trust- 
ing in  thy  defence,  may  not  fear 
the  power  of  any  aaversaries, 
through  tlie  might  bf  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ A Collect  for  Grace. 

OL0RD,  our  heavenly  F atlier. 
Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us 
to  the  beginning  of  this  day  ; de- 
feiidusin  the  same  with  thy  migh- 
fy  power,  a«d  grant  that  this  day 


PRAYER. 

we  fall  into  no  sin,  neither  run 
into  any  kind  of  danger;  but  that 
all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by 
thy  governance,  may  be  righteous 
in  thy  si^ht,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

% A Prayer  forthe  President  of  the  United 
States.^  and  all  in  Civil  Authority. 

O LORD,  our  heavenly  Father, 
the  high  and  mighty  Ruler  of 
the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy 
throne  behold  all  the  dwellers  up- 
on earth;  most  heartily  we  be- 
seech thee,  witli  thy  favour  to  be- 
hold and  bless  thy  servant,  The 
P resident  of  the  United  Slides^  and  all 
others  in  authority ; and  so  re- 
plenish them  with  the  grace  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  tliey  may  always 
incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy 
way : Endue  them  plenteously 
with  heavenly  gifts  ; grant  them 
in  health  and  prosperity  long  to 
live  ; and  finally,  after  this  life,  to 
attain  everlasting  joy  and  felicity, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lortl 
Amen. 

^ The  following  Prayei-s  are  to  be  omit 
ted  here,  when  the  Litany  is  read. 

H A Prayer  for  the  Clergy  aiid  People. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,from  whom  cometh  every 
good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down 
upon  our  Bishops  and  otlier  Cler- 
gy, and  upon  the  Congregations 
committed  to  their  charge,  the 
healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace  ; and, 
that  they  may  truly  please  thee, 
pour  upon  them  the  continual 
dew  of  thy  blessing : Grant  this, 
O Lord,  for  the  honour  of  our 
Advocate  and  Mediator  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen. 

% A Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

OG0D,  the  Creator  and  Pre- 
server of  all  mankind,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts 
and  conditions  of  men,  that  thou 
wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy 
ways  known  unto  them,  thy  sav- 
ing health  unto  all  nations.  ‘More 
especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy 
Church  universal : tliat  it  may  he 


EVExNING 

so  guided  and  governed  by  thy 
good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess 
and  call  themselves  Christians, 
may  be  led  into  the  way  of  truth, 
and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  Spi- 
rit, in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in 
righteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we 
commend  to  thy  Fatherly  good- 
ness, all  those  who  are  any  ways 
afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind, 
body,  or  estate;  that  it  may  please 
thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them, 
according  to  their  several  necessi- 
ties; giving  them  patience  under 
their  sufferings,  and  a happy  issue 
out  of  all  their  afflictions:  And 
this  we  begfor  Jesus  Christ’s  sake. 
Jlmen. 

A General  Thanksgiving. 

A LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of 
all  mercies,  we,  thine  unwor- 
thy servants,  do  give  thee  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  all 
thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness 
to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless 
thee  for  our  creation,  preserva- 
tion, and  all  the  blessings  of  this 
life;  but,  above  all,  for  thine  in- 
estimable love  in  the  redemption 
of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ;  for  the  means  of  grace, 
and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And 
we  beseech  thee,  give  us  thatdue 

Here  endelh  the  orde 


PRAYEK.  27 

sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our 
hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thank- 
ful, and  that  we  may  show  forth 
thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips, 
but  in  our  lives;  by  giving  up  our- 
selves to  thy  service,  and  by 
walking  before  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  our  days, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory^ 
w^orld  without  end.  Amen. 

1i  A Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast 

given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
with  one  accord  to  make  our  com- 
mon supplications  unto  thee;  and 
dost  promise  tliat  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  thy 
name,  thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 
uests;  fulfil  now,  O Lord,  the 
esires  and  petitions  of  thy  ser- 
vants, as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  them;  granting  us  in  (bis 
world  knowledge  of  thy  truth, 
and  in  the  world  to  come  life 
everlasting.  Amen. 

2 Ccn\  xiii.  14. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore. 
Amen. 

r of  Morning  Prayer. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  DAILY 

EVENING  PRAYER. 


f The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Evening  Prayer^  by  reading  one  or  more  of  the 
following  Sentences  of  Scripture. 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  tern-  my  name  shall  be  great  among 
pie ; let  all  the  eailh  keep  the  heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of 
silence  before  him.  ii.  20.  , hosts.  MaLi.W. 


From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even 
unto  the  going  down  of  the  same, 
my  name  shall  be  great  among 
the  Gentiles;  and  in  every  place 
incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my 
name,  and  a pure  offering:  for 


Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sights 
O Lord,  my  strength  and  my  Re- 
deemer. Psal.  xix.  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth 


S8  EVENLNa 

away  from  his  wickedness  that 
he  hath  committed,  and  doetli 
that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he 
shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Ezek, 
xviii.  27. 

1 acknowledge  my  transgres- 
sions ; and  my  sin  is  ever  before 
me.  Pscd.  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins; 
and  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
JRsaL  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a bro- 
ken spirit;  a broken  and  a con- 
trite heart,  O God,  thou  wilt  not 
despise.  Psal.  li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart  and  not  your 
garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord 
your  God;  for  he  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of 
great  kindness,  and  reperitethhim 
of  the  evil.  Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  cm*  God  belong 
mercies  and  forgivenesses,  th  ough 
we  have  rebelled  against  him  ; 
neither  have  we  obeyed  the  voice 
of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  w^alk  in 
his  laws  which  he  set  before  us. 
i>m.  ix.  9,  10. 

0 Lord,  correct  me,  but  with 
judgment;  not  in  thine  anger, 
lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing. 
Jer.  X.  24.  Psal.  vi.  1. 

Repent  ye;  for  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  is  at  hand.  St.  Matt.  iii.  2. 

1 will  arise,  and  go  to  nw  father, 
and  will  say  unto  him ; F ather,  I 
have  sinned  against  heaven,  and 
Jvefore  thee,  and  am  no  more 
worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 

Luke  XV.  18, 19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with 
thy  servant,  O Lord  ; for  in  thy 
sight  shall  no  man  living  be  jus- 
tified. Psal.  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin, 
we  <^3ceive  ourselves,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  us ; but  if  we  con- 
fess our  sins,  God  is  faithful  and 
iust  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to 
cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteous- 
ness. 1 John  i.8, 9. 

\ then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  brethren, 
tiie  scripture  movetli  us  in 


ItAYEK. 

sundry  places,  to  ac^snowledge 
and  confess  our  manifold  sins 
and  v/ickedness,  and  that  w^e 
slionld  not  dissemble  nor  cloak 
them  before  the  face  of  Almighty 
God,  our  heavenly  Father,  but 
confess  them  with  an  humble, 
lovvlv,  penitent,  and  obedient 
heart;  to  the  end  that  we  may 
obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same, 
by  his  infinite  sroodness  and  mer- 
cy. And  although  we  ought,  at 
all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge 
our  sins  before  God;  yet  ought 
we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when  we  as- 
semble and  meet  together,  to 
render  thanks  for  the  great  bene- 
fits that  w e have  received  at  his 
hands,  to  set  forth  his  most  wor- 
thy praise,  to  hear  his  most  holy 
word,  and  tb  ask  those  things 
which  are  reauisite  and  necessa- 
ry, as  w^ell  for  the  body  as  the 
souk  Wherefore,  I pmy  aud  be- 
seech you,  as  many  as  are  here 
present,  to  accompany  me,  with  a 
pure  heart  and  humble  voice, 
unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly 
grace,  saying — 

^ A general  Confession,  to  be  said  by  the 
whole  Congi*egation  after  the  Minis- 
ter, all  kneeling. 

Almighty  and  most  merd- 
ciful  Father;  We  have  erred 
and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like 
lost  sheop.  We  have  followed 
too  much  the  devices  and  desires 
of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  of- 
fended against  thy  holy  laws. 
We  have  left  undone  those  things 
which  we  ought  to  have  done  ; 
And  w^c  have  done  those  things 
which  we  ought  not  to  have 
done  : A^nd  there  is  no  health  in 
us.  But  thou,  O Lord,  have  mer- 
cy upon  us,  miserable  oftenders. 
Spare  tliou  those,  O God,  who 
confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou 
those  who  are  penitent;  Accord- 
ing to  thy  promises  declared  unto 
mankind,  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  O most  merci- 
ful Father,  lor  his  sake  ; That  we 
may  hereafter  live  a godly,  righ 


" EVEMXG 
teous,  and  sober  life ; Tfttheglo- 
ly  of  thy  holy  name.  Ameyi. 

The  Declaration  of  A-  solution,  or  Re- 
mission of  Sins,  to  be  made  by  the 
Priest  alone,  standing',  the  People  slid 
kneeling. 

Almighty  God,  the  FKr;ier 

of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
desiretli  not  the  death  of  a sinner, 
but  rather  tiiat  he  may  turn  from 
his  wickedness  and  live,  hath  giv- 
en power  and  commandment  to 
his  ministers  to  declare  and  pro- 
nounce to  his  people,  being  peni- 
tent, the  Absolution  and  Jlemis- 
sion  of  their  sins.  He  pardonetli 
and  absolvetli  all  those  who  truiv 
repent,  and  unfeignedly  believe 
his  holy  Gospel.  "Wherefore,  let 
ns  beseech  him  to  grant  ns  true 
repentance,  and  his  Holy  S'tirit  ; 
tlnit  th  ose  things  may  please  him 
which  we  do  at  tliis  jiresent,  and 
that  the  rest  of  onr  life  hereaftei' 
may  be  pure  and  lioiy;  so  that  at 
the  last  we  may  come  to  his  eter- 
iial  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

S Tlie  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at 
the  end  of  every  Prayer,  Amen, 

II  Or  this. 

Almighty  God,  our  heaven- 
ly Father,  who,  of  his  great 
mercy,  hath  promised  forgiveness 
of  sins  to  all  those  who,  with 
hearty  Repentance  and  true 
Faith,  tJirn  unto  him  ; have  mer- 
cy upon  you,  pardon  and  deliver 
you  from  all  your  sins,  confirm 
and  strengthen  you  in  all  good- 
ness, and  bring  yon  to  everlast- 
ing life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

TT  Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say 
the  Lord’s  Prayer ; the  People  stiil 
kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him, 
both  here,  and  wheresoever  else  it  is 
used  in  Divine  Service. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name; 
Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven ; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ; And  forgive  us  our  tres- 


PRAYER.  !!9 

passes,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ; And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation  ; But  deliver 
ns  from  evil : For  thiue  is  the 
Kingdom,  and  the  Pttwer,  and 
the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever, 
Amen. 

TT  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ; 
Ans.  And  our  mouth  shall  show 
forth  thy  praise. 

1 Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 
say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to 
the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end. 

Mi?i.  Praise  ve  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be 
praised. 

<11  Then  shall  follow  a Portion  of  the 
P.^alms,  as  they  are  appointed,  or  one 
of  the  Seleclfov9,  as  they  are  set  forth 
l)v  this  CJmrcli,  with  the  Doxology’,  as 
in  the  Morning  Service.  TJien  ’shall 
he  read  the  fij-st  Lesson,  according  to 
t!ie  Table  or  Calendar*,  after  which 
sltall  be  said  or  .sung  the  following 
Psalm,  except  when  it  is  read  in  the 
or<ii\iai*y  course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the 
nineleenth  day  of  the  montli* 

Cantate  Domwo,  Psal.  xcviii. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new 
song ; for  he  hath  done  mar- 
vellous things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and 
with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he  gotten 
himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salva- 
tion; his  righteousness  hath  he 
openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  tlie 
heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mer- 
cy and  truth  toward  the  house  of 
Israel ; and  all  the  ends  of  the 
world  have  seen  the  salvation  of 
our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto 
the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ; sing,  re- 
joice, and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp ; 
sing  to  the  harp  with  a psalm  of 
thanksgiving. 

• With  trumpets  also  and  shawms, 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

own  Go^d,  shall  give  us  nis  bless- 


.30 

O show  ypurse.ves  joyful  before 
the  Lord  the  King-. 

Let  the  sea  make  a noise  and  all 
that  therein  is,  yje  round  world 
and  tiiey4hat  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands, 
and  let  the  hills  be  joyful  togeth- 
er before  the  Lord  ; tor  he  com- 
eth  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he 
iudge-the  world,  and  the  people 
with  equity. 

IT  Or  this. 

Bonnm  est  conjiteri.  Psal.  y.cii. 

IT  is  a good  thing  to  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 
praises  unto  thy  name,  O Most 
Highest; 

To  tel)  of  thy  loving-kindness 
early  in  fhe  morning,  and  of  thy 
frutn  in  the  night  season; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten 
strings,  and  upon  the  lute  ; upon 
a loud  instrument,  and  upon  the 
harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me 
glad  through  thv  works  ; and  1 
will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for 
the  operations  of  thy  hands. 

Then  a Lesson  of  the  New  iTeslame^t. 
as  it  is  appointed : itod  after  that,  shall 
he  sung  or  said  this  Psalm,  except  oh 
hie  twelfth  day  of  the  month. 

JDezis  misp.i'eatur.  Psal,  Ixvii, 

Got)  be  merciful  unto  us  and 
bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
light  ef  his  countenance,  and  be 
merciful  unto  us. 

That  thy  way  may  be  known 
upon  earth,  thy  saving  health 
among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0 
God ; yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

O let* the  nations  rejoice  and  be 
glad;  for  thou  shalt  judge  the 
tolk  righteously,  and  govern  the 
nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O 
God  ; yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth 

her  increase;  and  God,  eveu  our 


"God  shall  bless  us ; and  all  the 
ends  of  the  world  shall  fear  him 
TT  Or  this. 

Be’;edic,  Ariima  meet.  Psalm  ciii. 
T> RAISE  the  Lord,  O iny  soul ; 
Jt  and  all  that  is  withim  me, 
praise  his  holy  name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0 my  soul, 
and  forget  not  all  his  benefits; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and 
healetli  all  thine  infirmities  ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  de- 
struction, and  crowneth  thee  with 
mercy  af id  loving  kindness. 

O praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels 
of  his,  ye  that  excel  in  strength  ; 
ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment, 
and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his 
word. 

O praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his 
I hosts  ; ye  servants  of  his  tiiat  do 
his  pleasure. 

O speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all 
ve  works  of  his,  in  all  places  of 
Ills  dominion.  Praise  thou  the 
Lord,  O my  soul. 

Tf  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles’  Creed 
by  the  Minister  and  the  People,  stand- 
ing: and  any  Chui’ches  may  emit  the 
words,  H t descended  into  Hell:,  or  may, 
instead  of  theni,  use  the  words, 
went  into  the  place  of  departed  SpiritSy 
which  are  considered  as  words  of  the 
same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 

I BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father 
Almighty,  Maker  of  Heaven 
and  Earth: 

' And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only 
Son' Our  Lord;  Who  was  con; 
celved  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suffered  un- 
der Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  arid  buried;  He  descended 
into  Hell;  The  third  day  he  rose 
from  the  deafi ; He  ascended  into 
Heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  FatherAlmigh- 
ty;  From  thence  he  shall  comri 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
The  Holy  Catholic  Church ; The 
Cpmmuj4on  of  Saints*  The  for* 


EVENING 

giveness  of  sins;  The  resurrec- 
tion of  the  body,  And  the  life 
everlasting.  Amen. 

% Or  this. 

I BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Fa- 
ther Almighty,  Maker  of  Hea- 
ven and  Earth,  and  of  all  things 
visible  and  invisible : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
the  only  begotten  Son  of  God, 
begotten  of  his  Fatlier  before 
all  worlds;  God  of  God,  Light 
of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God, 
begotten,  not  made,  being  of  one 
suhstance  with  the  Father,  by 
whom  all  things  were  made; 
who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  sal- 
vation, came  down  from  Hea- 
ven, and  was  incarnate  by  the 
Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
and  was  made  man,  and  was  cru- 
cified also  for  us  under  Pontius 
Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was 
buned,  and  the  third  day  he  rose 
again,  according  to  the  Scrip- 
tures, and  ascended  into  Hea- 
ven, and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand 
of  the  Father ; and  he  shall  come 
again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both 
tlie  quick  and  the  dead;  whose 
kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  1 believe  in  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of  life, 
who  proceedeth  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son;  who  with  the  Fa- 
ther and  the  Son  together  is  wor- 
shipped and  glorified,  who  spake 
by  the  prophets.  And  1 believe  one 
Catholic  and  x\postolic  Church. 
{ acknowledge  one  Baptism  for 
the  remission  of  sins;  andl  look 
for  the  resurrection  of  the  dead, 
and  the  life  of  the  w^orid  to  come. 
Amen. 

■ % And  after  that,  these  Prayers  following, 
all  devoutly  kneeling;  the  Minister 
, first  pronouncing, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

IT  Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upojn 
US. 

' Ans,  And  grant  us  thy  salvation, 


PRAYER.  M 

Min.  O God,  make  e ean  our 
hearts  within  us ; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  us. 

^1  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the 
day,  and,  after  that,  the  Ooilocts  and 
Prayers  following. 

A Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy 
desires,  all  good  counsels, 
and  alLjust  works  do  proceed  ; 
give  unto  thy  servants  that  peace, 
which  the  world  cannot  give ; 
that  our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey 
thv  commandments,  and  also 
that  by  thee,  we,  being  defended 
from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may 
pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quiet- 
ness, through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.  Amen. 

^ A Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils. 

O LORD,  our  heavenly  Father, 
by  whose  Almighty  power 
we  have  been  preserve  this  day; 
by  thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from 
all  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night, 
for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

IT  A Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  Uni- 
ted  States,  and  all  in  Civil  Authority. 

OL0RD,  our  heavenly  Father, 
the  high  and  mighty  Ruler  of 
the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy 
throne  behold  all  the  dwellens 
upon  earth ; most  heartily  w^e  be- 
seech thee,  with  thy  favour  to  be- 
hold and  bless  thy  servant,  The 
President  of  the  United  States,  and 
all  others  in  authority ; and  so  re- 
plenish them  with  the  grace  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may 
always  incline  to  thy  will,  and 
walk  in  thy  way:  Endue  them 
plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts; 
grant  them  in  health  and  pros- 
perity long  to  live ; and  finally, 
after  this  life,  to  attain  everlasting 
jov  and  felicity,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ A Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People, 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  from  whom  cometn 
every  good  and  perfect  gift,  send 


312  EVEx\ING 

down  upon  oiii*  Bishops  andother 
Cler^',  and  upon  the  Corip‘ega> 
tions  committed  to  their  charj^e, 
the  healthful  spirit  of  thv  grace  ; 
and,  Uiat  they  may  truly  please 
thee,  pour  upon  them  the  contin- 
ual dew  of  thy  blessing:  Grant 
this,  O Lord,  tor  the  honour  of 
our  Advocate  and  Mediator  Je- 
sus Christ.  Amen. 

TI  A Prayer  for  ail  Conditions  of  Men. 

OG0D,  the  Creator  and  Pre- 
server of  all  mankind,  w^e 
humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts 
and  conditions  of  men,  that  thou 
wmuldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy 
ways  kuowm  unto  them,  thy  sav- 
ing' health  unto  all  nations.  More 
especially  w^e  pray  for  thy  holy 
Church  univ  ersal ; that  it  may  be 
so  guided  and  governed  by  thy 
good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess 
and  call  themselves  Christians, 
mav  be  led  into  the  way  of  truth, 
and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  Spi- 
rit, in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in 
righteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we 
commend  to  thy  Fatherly  good- 
ness, all  those  w ho  are  any  w ays 
afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind, 
body,  or  estate  ; that  it  may  please 
thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them, 
according  to  their  several  neces- 
sities; giving  them  patience  un- 
der their  sufferings,  and  a hap- 
py issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions: 
A'nd  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ’s 
sake.  Amen. 

ir  A General  Thanksgiving. 

\ LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all 
1\  mercies,  we,  thine  unworthy 
ser^  ants,  do  give  thee  most  hum- 
ble and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy 

Here  endeth  the  ordc 


PRAYER. 

goodness  and  loving  kindness  to 
us,  and  fo  all  men.  We  bless  thee 
for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  ail  the  blessings  of  this  life  ; 
but,  above  all,  for  thine  inestima- 
ble love  in  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
for  the  means  of  grace  and  for 
the  hope  of  glory.  Aral,  we  be- 
seech thee,  give  us  that  due  sense 
of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts 
may  be  unfeignedlv  thankful,  and 
that  we  may  snow  forth  thy  praise, 
not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our 
lives  ; 63^  giving  up  ourselves  to 
thy  service,  and  b>  W'^alking  be- 
fore thee  in  holiness  and  righte- 
ousness all  our  days,  through  .)e- 
sus  Christ  our  Lord ; to  w hom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
all  honour  and  glory,  w orld  w ith  • 
out  end.  Amen. 

^ A Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast 

given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
with  one  accord  to  make  our  com 
mon  supplications  unto  thee  , 
and  dost  promise  that  w hen  tw  o 
or  three  ai*e  gathered  together  in 
thy  name,  thou  whit  grant  tlieir 
requests  ; fuUU  now^,  O Lord,  tlie 
desires  and  petitions  of  thy  ser- 
vants, as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  them ; granting  us  in  this 
w^orld  knowledge  of  thy  truth, 
and  in  the  wortd  to  come  life 
everlasting.  Amen. 

2 Cor.  xiii.  14. 

The  ^race  of  our  Lord  .Tesus 
Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy 
Gliost,  be  with  us  all  evermor®. 
Amen. 

r of  Evening  Prayer. 


33 

THE  LITANY, 

*i  Or  General  Supplication^  to  be  used  after  Morning  Service,  on  Sundays, 
Wednesdays,  and  Fridays. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 


OGOD,  the  Father  of  Heaven ; 

have  mercy  upon  us  misera- 
ble sinners. 

d God,  the  Father  of  Heaven ; 
hare  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 
the  world : have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  siniiers."^ 

0 God  pie  Son,  Redeemer  of  the 
world ; have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 

O God  the  Holy  Ghost,  pro- 
ceeding from  the  Father  and  the 
Son  ; have  mercy  upon  us  mis- 
erable sinners. 

O God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son;  have 
mercy  upon  miserable  sinners. 

O Holy,  blessed,  and  glorious 
Trinity,  three  Persons  and  one 
God ; have  mercy  upon  us  mis- 
erable sinners. 

O holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trin- 
ity, three  persons  and  one  God  ; have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  of- 
fences, nor  the  offences  of  our 
forefathers ; neither  take  thou 
vengeance  of  our  sins  : spare  us, 
good’  Lord,  spare  tliy  people, 
whom  tliou  hast  redeemed  with 
thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be 
not  angry  with  us  for  ever  r 
Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief ; 
from  sin;  from  the  crafts  aiid  as- 
saultsof  the  devil;  fro  in  thy  wrath, 
and  from  everlasting  damnation; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart; 
from  pride,  vain-glory,  and  hy- 
pocrisy ; from  envy,  hatred,  and 
malice,  and  all  nncharitableuess  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful 
alfections;  and  from  all  the  de- 
ceits of  the  world,  the  Hesh.  and 
the  devil  * 


From  lightning  and  tempest ; 
from  plague,  pestilence,  and  fa- 
mine ; from  battle  and  murder, 
and  from  sudden  death ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  ail  sedition,  privy  con- 
spiracy, and  rebellion ; from 
all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and 
schism  ; from  hardness  of  heart, 
and  contempt  of  thy  Word  and 
Commandment ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  In- 
carnation ; *by  thy  holy  Nativity 
and  Circumcision ; by  thy  Bap- 
tism, Fasting,  and  Temptation; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  Us. 

By  thine  Agony  and  Bloody 
Sweat ; by  thy  Cross  and  Passion, 
by  thy  precious  Death  and  Burial ; 
by  thy  glorious  Resurrection  and 
Ascension ; and  by  the  coming  of 
the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation ; 
in  all  time  of  our  prosperity;  in  the 
hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of 
judgment ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to 
hear  us,  O Lord  God;  and  that  it 
may  please  thee  to  rule  and  go- 
vern thy  holy  Church  universal  in 
the  rigid  way ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord;. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless 
and  preserve* all  Christian  Rulers 
and  Magistrates;  giving  them 
grace  to  execute  justice,  and  to 
maintain  truth ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  vs,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illu- 
minate all  Bisho])s,  Priests,  and 
Deacons,  with  true  knowledge 
and  understanding  of  thy  word  ■ 


34  THE  LITANV 


and  that  both  by  tiieip  preaching 
and  living  they'  may  set  it  forth, 
and  show  it  accordingly  ; 

IFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  tliee  to  bless 
and  keep  all  thy  people ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Loj'd. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  to  all  nations  unity,  peace, 
and  concord; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  us  an  heart  to  love  and  fear 
thee,  and  diligently  to  live  after 
thy  Commandments; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  sood 
Lerrd. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give 
to  all  thy  people  increase  of  grace, 
to  hear  meekly  thy  Word,  and  to 
receive  it  with  pure  affection, 
and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the 
Spirit; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

^ That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring 
into  the  way  of  trutli,  all  such  as 
have  erred,  and  are  deceived; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lerrd. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
strengthen  such  as  do  stand,  and 
to  comfort  and  help  the  weak- 
hearted,  and  to  raise  up  those  who 
tail,  and  finally  to  beat  down  Sa- 
tan. under  our  feet ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  suc- 
cour, help,  and  comfort  all  who 
are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tri- 
bulation ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  pre- 
serve all  who  travel  by  land  or  by 
water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of 
child-birth,  all  sick  persons,  and 
voung  children,  and  to  show  thy 
pity  upon  all  prisoners  and  cap- 
tives ; 


1 Ve  beseech  thee  to  hear  vs , good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  de- 
fend, and  provide  for,  the  father- 
less children,  and  w idows,  and  all 
who  are  desolate  and  oppressed  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
have  mercy  upon  ail  men ; 

W e beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

^ That  it  may  please  thee  to  for- 
give our  enemies,  persecutors, 
and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their 
hearts ; 

W e beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give 
and  preserve  to  our  use  the  kind- 
ly fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in 
due  time  we  may  enjoy  them; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  gooa 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give 
us  true  repentance,  to  forgive  us 
all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ig 
norances,  and  to  endue  us  with 
the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to 
amend  our  lives  according  to  thy 
Holy  Word ; ^ ^ 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee 
to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear 
us. 

O Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 
Grant  vs  thij  'peace: 

O Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
aw'ay  the  sins  of  the  world; 

Have  mercif  upon  us. 

V The  Minister  may,  at  his  (Uscretion, 
omit  all  tliat  follows,  to  the  I’raver, 
“ humbly  beseech  f Aee,  O h'ai/urP 

&.C. 

[O  Christ,  hear  us. 

O Christ,  hear  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us 
Lard,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Chiist,  have  ?nercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Loi'd.  have  mercy  us.  ] 


THE  LITANY.  35 


* V Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  Peo- 
ple with  him,  say  the  Lord’s  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come ; Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
! ven  ; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
I bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ; And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation  ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen, 

Min.  O Lord,  deal  not  with  us 
according  to  our  sins. 

Ails.  Neither  reward  us  accord- 
ing to  our  iniquities. 

1[  Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who 
despisest  not  the  sighing  of 
a contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of 
such  as  are  sorrowful;  merciful- 
ly assist  our  prayers  which  we 
make  before  thee  in  all  our  trou- 
bles and  adversities,  whensoever 
they  oppress  us  ; and  graciously 
hear  us,  that  those  evils  which 
the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil 
or  man  worketh  against  us.  may, 
Iw  thy  good  providence,  be 
brought  to  nought ; that  we,  thy 
servants,  being  hurt  by  no  per- 
secutions, may  evermore  -give 
thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy 
Church,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

0 Lm'd,  aris€)  fielp  us,  and  de- 
liver us,  for  thy  name's  sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with 
our  ears,  and  our  fathers 
have  declared  unto  us,  the  noble 
w orks  that  thou  didst  in  their  days, 
and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 

O Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  de- 
liver us,  for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to 
the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Ans.  As  itwas  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us, 
0 Christ. 

Gradoushj  1/jok  upon  our  a fjlic- 
lions,  \ 


W^ith  pity  behold  the  sorrows 
of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy 
people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear 
our  prayers. 

0 Son  of  David,  have  mercy  up- 
on us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe 
to  hear  us,  O Christ. 

Gracieusbj  hear  us,  O Christ; 
graciously  hear  us,  O Lord  Christ, 
Min.  O Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be 
showed  upon  us ; 

Ans.  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in 
thee.] 

TT  Let  US  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O 
Father,  mercifully  to  look 
upon  our  infirmities ; tind,  for  the 
glory  of  thy  name,  turn  from  us 
all  those  evils  that  we  most  just- 
ly have  deserved  ; and  grant 
that,  in  all  our  troubles,  we  may 
put  our  whole  trust  and  confi- 
dence in  thy  mercy;  and  ever- 
more serve  {hee  in  holiness  and 
pureness  of  living,  to  thy  honour 
and  glory,  through  our  only  Me- 
diator and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ A General  Thanksgiving. 

Almighty  goJ, Father  of  aii 
mercies,  we,  thine  unworthy 
servants,  do  give  thee  most  hum- 
ble and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy 
goodness  and  loving-kindness  to 
ns,  and  to  all  men.  VV'e  bless  thee 
for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ; 
but,  above  all,  for  thine  inestima- 
ble love  in  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for 
the  hope  of  gloiy.  And,  we  be- 
seech thee,  give  us  that  due  sense 
of  all  thy  mercies,  that  cur  hearts 
may  be unfeignedly  thankful,  and 
that  we  may  show  forth  thy 
praise,  not  only  with  our  lipit, 
but  in  our  lives  ; hy  giving  up 
ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by 
w'alking  before  thee  in  hjcdines'i 


36 


THE  LITANY. 


and  riffhteousness  all  our  days, 
throug^u  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Ho- 
ly Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory, 
world  without  end.  Amtn. 

TT  A Prayer  of  Si.  Chrysostom. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast 
given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
w ith  one  accord  to  make  our  com- 
mon supplications  unto  thee ; and 
dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  thy 
name,  thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 


quests ; fulfil  now,  O Lord,  the 
desires  and  petitions  of  thy  ser- 
vants, as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  them ; grantine,  us  in  this 


world  knowledge  of  thy  tru^i 
and  in  the  wond  to  come  life 
everlastir^'.  Amen. 

2 Cor.  xiii.  14. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  w ith  us  all  evermore. 
Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  Litany. 


PRAYERS  AND  THANKSGIVINGS 

UPON  SEVERAL  OCCASIONS, 

To  be  uaed  beforeyhe  two  final  Prayers  of  Mormng  and  Evening  Seiwice, 


PRAYERS. 


^ A Prayer  for  Cor^essj  to  be  used 
during  their  Session. 

Most  gracious  God,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  as  for  the 
People  of  these  United  States  in 
general,  so  especially  for  their 
Senate  and  Representatives  in 
Congress  assembled  ; that  thou 
wouldest  be  pleased  to  direc^  and 
prosper  all  their  consultations,  to 
the  advancement  of  thy  Glory, 
the  good  of  thy  Church,  the 
safety,  honour,  and  welfare  of  thy 
People ; that  all  things  may  be  so 
ordered  and  settled  by  their  en- 
deavours, upon  the  best  and 
surest  foundations,  that  peace  and 
happiness,  truth  and  justice,  reli- 
gion and  piety,  may  be  estab- 
lished among  us  for  all  genera- 
tions. ’These,  and  all  other  ne- 
cessaries for  them,  for  us,  and  thy 
whole  Church,  we  hupibly  beg  in 
the  name  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ,  our  most  blessed  Lord  and 
Saviour.  Am£n. 

tr  For  Rain. 

O GOD,  heavenly  Father,  who, 
by  tliy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  hast 


promised  to  all  those  who  seek 
thy  kingdom,  and  the  righteous- 
ness thereof,  all  things  necessary 
to  their  bodily  sustenance ; send 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  in  this  our 
necessity,  such  moderate  rain  and 
showers, that  we  may  receive  the 
fruits  of  the  earth  to  our  comfort, 
and  to  thy  honour,  through  Je 
sus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amejt. 

^ For  Fair  Weather. 

Almighty  and  most  merci- 
ful Father,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  of  thy  great  goodness, 
to  restrain  those  immoderate 
rains,  wherewith,  for  our  sins, 
thou  hast  afflicted  us:  And  we 
pray  thee  to  send  us  such  season- 
able weather,  that  the  earth  may, 
in  due  time,  yield  her  increase, 
for  our  use  and  benefit  ; and  give, 
us  grace,  that  we  may  learn,  by 
tljy  punishments,  to  amend  our 
lives,  and  for  thy  clemency  to 
give  thee  thanks  and  praise, 
through  Jesus  Chi’ist  our  Lord 
Ainm~ 


PRAYERS.  37 


?f  In  Time  of  Dearfii  and  Famine. 

O GOD, heavenly  Father, whose 
gift  it  is  that  the  rain  doth  fall, 
and  the  earth  bring  forth  her  in- 
crease; behold,  we  beseech  thee, 
the  afflictions  of  thy  people ; in- 
crease the  fruits  of  the  earth  by 
thy  heavenly  benediction ; and 
grant  that  the  scarcity  and  dearth 
which  we  now  most  ju^ly  suffer 
for  our  sins,  may,  through  thy 
goodness,  be  mercifully  turned 
into  plenty,  for  the  love  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord ; to  whom,  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  alt 
honour  and  glory,  now  and  for 
ever.  Amen. 

IT  In  Time  of  War  and  Tumults. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  the  su- 
preme Governor  of  all  things, 
whose  power  no  creature  is  able 
to  resist,  to  whom  it  belongeth 

^to  punish  sinners,  and  to 
jrciful  to  those  who  truly  re- 
ent;  save  and  deliver  us,  we 
umbly  beseech  thee,  from  the 
hands  of  ottr  enemies;  that  we, 
oeing  armed  with  thy  defence, 
may  be  preserved  evermore  from 
all  perils,  to  glorify  thee,  who 
art  the  only  giver  of  all  victory, 
through  the  merits  of  thv  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ For  those  who  are  to  be  admitted  into 
Holy  Orders,  to  be  used  in  the  Weelts 
preceding  the  stated  times  of  Ordi- 
nation. 

Almighty  God,  our  heaven- 
ly Father,  who  hast  purchas- 
ed to  thyself  an  universal  Church, 
by  the  precious  blood  of  thy  dear 
Son  ; mercifully  look  upon  the 
same,  and  at  this  time  so  guide 
and  govern  the  minds  of  thy  ser- 
vants, the  Bishops  and  Pastors  of 
thy  flock,  that  they  may  lay  hands 
suddenly  on  no  man,  but  faithful- 
ly and  wisely  make  choice  of  fit 
persons,  to  serve  in  the  sacred 
ininibtryof  thy  Churclj.  And,  to 
:!iose  who  shall  be  ordained  to 
any  holy  function,  give  thy  grace 
and  heavenly  benediction:  tbni 


both  by  their^life  and  doctrine 
they  may  show  forth  thy  glory, 
and  set  forward  the  salvation  of 
ail  men,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

^ Or  this. 

Almighty  God,  the  giver  of 

all  good  gifts,  who  oi  thy  di- 
vine providence  hast  appointed 
divers  orders  in  thy  Church;  give 
thy  grace,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  to  all  those  who  are  to  be 
called  to  any  office  and  adminis- 
tration in  the  same ; and  so  re- 
plenish them  with  the  truth  of  thy 
doctrine,  and  endue  them  with 
innocency  of  life,  that  they  may 
faithfully  serve  before  thee, to  the 
glory  of  thy  great  name,  and  tiie 
benefitofthynolyChurch, through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
t In  Time  of  great  Sidmess  and  Mor- 
tality. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Lord 
of  life  and  death,  of  sickness 
and  health  ; regard  our  supplica- 
tions, we  humbly  beseech  thee  ; 
and,  as  thou  hast  thought  fit  to 
visit  us  for  our  sins  with  great 
sickness  and  mortality,  in  the 
midst  of  thy  judgment,’  O J^ord. 
remember  mercy.  Have  pity 
upon  us  miserable  sinners,  ant 
withdraw  from  us  the  grievom 
sickness  with  which  we  are  af- 
flicted. May  this  thy  fatherly  cor 
rection  have  its  due  influence  up- 
on us,  by  leading  us  to  consider’ 
how  frail  and  uncertain  our  lif« 
is ; that  we  may  apply  our  hearts 
unto  that  heavenly  wisdom, 
which  in  the  end  wiirhring  us  to 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesas 
Christ,  our  Lord.  Amm. 

1 For  a Sick  Person. 

O FATHER  of  mercies,  and 
God  of  all  comfort,  our  only 
help  in  time  of  netd;  look  down 
from  heaven,  we  humbly  beseecli 
thee,hehohl,  visit, and  relieve  thy 
sickserrttn^,  for  whom  our  pray  of  ? 
are  desired.  Look  upon  him  will; 
tlrf.'  mercy;  ccimAnl  . 


38  PRAYERS. 

with  a sense  et  thj'^  groodiiess ; pre-  ^ For  a Person  untkr  AiHictioii. 

serve  him  fromAhe  temptations  of 
theetiemy ; give  him  patience  un 
der  his  aiiliction  j and,  in  tli; 


time,  restore  hha  to  health,  and 
enable  him  to  lead  the  residue  of 
his  life  in  thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glo- 
ly ! Or  else  give  him  grace  so  to 
take  thy  visitation,  that,  after  this 
painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell 
with  thee  in  life  everlasting, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

^ For  a Sick  Child. 

Almighty  God,  and  merciful 
Father, to  whom  alonebelong 
the  issues  of  life  and  death ; look 
do wm  from  heaven,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of 
mercy,  upon  the  sick  cMld  for 
whom  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Deliver  /iwi,  O Lord,,  in  thy  good 
appointed  time,-  from  his  bodily 
pain,  and  visit  him  with  thy  sal- 
vation; that  if  it  should  be  thy  good 
pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  nere 
on  earth,  he  may  live  to  thee,  and 
be  an  instrument  of  thy  glory,  by 
serving  thee  faithfully,  and  doing 
good  in  /us  generation : Or  else  re- 
ceive him  into  those  heavenly  hab- 
itations, where  the  souls  of  those 
who  sleep  inthe  Lord  Jesus  enjoy 
perpetual  rest  and  felicity.  Grant 
thisjO  Lord,fortheloveofthySon, 
our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
V Foi  a Person,  or  Persons  going  to^Sea. 

O ETERNAL  God,  who  alone 
spreadesFt  out  the  heavens, 
and  rules!  the  raging  of  the  sea; 
we  commend  to  thy  Almighty 
protection,  thy  servant^  for  whose 
preservation  o-n  the  great  deep  our 
prayers  are  desired.  Guard  him^ 
we  beseech  thee,  from  the  dan- 
gers of  the  sea,  from  sickness, 
Arom  the  violence  of  enemies,  and 
from  every  evil  to  which  fw  may 
be  exposed.  Conduct  him  in  safe- 
ty to  the  haven  where  he  would 
be,  with  a grateful  sense  of  thy 
mercies,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.,  Atnm. 


O MERCIFUL  God,  and  hea 
venlyFather,who  hast  taught 
us^  in  thy  holy  Word,  that  thou 
dost  not  willingly  afflict  or  grieve 
the  children  of  men  ; look  with 
pil V,  we  beseech'  thee,  upon  the 
soiTows  of  thy  servant,  for  whom 
our  prayers  are  desired.  In  thy 
wisdom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  visit 
him  with  trouble,  and  to  bring  dis- 
tress upon  him.  Remember  him, 
OLoj»d,  in  mercy ; sanctify  thy  fa- 
therly correction  to  him;  endue 
his  soul  with  patience  under  his 
affliction,  and  with  resignation  to 
thy  blessed  will;  comfort  him 
with  a sense  of  thy  goodness ; lift 
up  thy  countenance  upon  him, 
and  give  him  peace,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  For  Malefactors,  after  Condemnation. 
Or  else  the  Prayer  in  the  Visitation  of 
Prisoners,  beginning,  “ O Father  of 
Mei-ciesf  &.C.  may  be  used. 

OMOST  gracious  and  merci- 
ful God,  we  earnestly  be** 
seech  thee  to  have  pity  and  com- 
passion upon  those  persons  recom- 
mended to  our  prayers,  who  now 
lie  under  the  sentence  of  the  law, 
and  are  appointed  to  die.  Visit 
them,  O Lord,  with  thy  mercy  and 
salvation;  convince  them  of  the 
miserable  condition  they  are  in, 
by  their  sins  and  wickedness ; and 
let  thy  powerful  grace  produce 
in  them  such  a godly  sorrow,  and 
sincere  repentance,  as  thou  wilt 
be  pleased  to  accept.  Give 
them  a strong  and  lively  faith  in 
thy  Son  our  blessed  Saviour,  and 
make  it  effectual  to  the  salvation 
of  their  souls.  O Lord,  in  judg- 
ment remember  mercy;  and 
whatever  sufferings  they  are  to 
endure  in  this  world,  yet  deliver 
them,  O God,  from  the  bitter  pajps 
of  eternal  death.  Pardon  their 
sins,  and  save  their  souls,  for  the 
sake  and  merits  of  thy  dear  Son, 
our  blessed  Saviour  and  Redeem- 
er. Amen, 


39 

THANKSGIVINGS. 


f The  Thanksg-iving  of  Women  after!  IT  For  Plenty. 

Child-birth;  to  be  said  when  any  I ^ MOST  mercifulFather,  vvho 
Wonian,  being  in-esent  in  Church,  sh^  ; ofthy  gracious  goodness  hast 
have  desired  to  return  Thanks  to  Al-i 

mighty  God  for  her  safe  deliverance,  j the  devout  prayers  of  thv 

O.  ^ n TTCTtfr  j *1  Ghiircnjaii cl  turned  our  dearth  and 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  give  scarcity  into  plenty ; we  give  thee 
^ thanks,  for  that  j special 

thou  hast  been  graciously  pleased  ■ . beseeching  thee  to  eon- 

an5^perirof  ' tinue  thy  loving  kindness  unto  us, 

man,  thy  servant,  who  desires  now 
to  offer  her  praises  and  thanks- 
givings unto  thee.  Grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  most  merciful  Father, 
ilvdi  she,  through  thy  help,  may 
both  faithfully  live  and  walk  ac- 
cording to  thy  will  in  this  life 
present,  and  afso  may  be  ‘partaker 
of  everlasting  glory  in  the  life  to 
come,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 


^ For  Rain. 

OG0D,  our  heavenly  Father. 

who  by  thy  gracious  provi- 
dence dost  cause  the  former  and 
the  latter  rain  to  descend  upon  the 
earth,  that  it  may  bring  forth  fruit 
for  the  use  of  man ; we  give  thee 
humble  thanks  that  it  hath  pleas- 
ed thee,  in  our  great  necessity,  to 
send  us  at  the  last,  a joyful  rain 
upon  thine  inheritance,  and  to 
refresh  it  when  it  was  dry,  to  the 
gre^it  comfort  of  us  thy  unworthy 
servantsf’and  to  the  glory  of  thy 
holy  name,  through  thy  mercies 
in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ For  Fair  Weather. 

OL0RD  God,  who  hast  justly 
humbled  us  by  thy  late  visita- 
tion of  us  with  immoderate  rain 
and  waters,  and  in  thy  mercy  hast 
relieved  and  comforted  our  souls 
bv  this  seasonable  and  blessed 
change  of  weather ; wepraise  and 
glorify  thy  holy  name,  for  this  thy 
mercy,  and  will  always  declare 
thy  loving  kindness  from  genera- 
tion to  generation,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amev^ 


that  our  land  may  yield  us  her 
fruits  of  increase,  to  thy  glory  and 
our  comfort,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

TT  For  Peace,  and  Deliverance  from  our 
Enemies., 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a 
strong  tower  of  defence  un- 
to thy  servants  against  the  face  of 
their  enemies ; we  yield  thee 
praise  and  thanksgiving,  for  our 
deliverance  from  those  great  and 
apparent  dangers  wherewith  we 
were  compassed;  we  acknow- 
ledge it  thy  goodness  that  we 
were  not  delivered  over  as  a prey 
unto  them , beseeching  thee  still 
to  continue  such  thy  mercies  to- 
wards us,  that  all  the  world  may 
know  that  thou  art  our  Saviour 
and  mighty  Deliverer,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AniAn^ 

^ For  Restoring’  Public  Peace  .at  Home. 

OF/l'ERNAL  God,  our  heaven- 
ly Father,  who  alone  makest 
men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  a house, 
and  stillest  the  outrage  of  a vio- 
lent and  unruly  people ; we  bless 
thy  holy  name,  that  it  hath  pleas- 
ed thee  to  appease  the  seditious 
tumults  which  liave  been  lately 
raised  up  amongst  us ; most  hum- 
bly beseeching  thee  to  grant  to  all 
of  us  grace,  that  we  may  hence- 
forth obediently  walk  in  thy  holy 
conimandments ; and,  leading  a 
fjuietand  ueaceablelife  in  all  god- 
liness and  honesty,  niay  continu- 
ally offer  unto  thee  our  sacrifice 
of  praise  and  thanksgiving  for 
these  thy  mercies  towards  us, 
through  Jesus  ('hrist  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


40  THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 


5 For  Deliverance  from  great  Sickness 
ajid  Mortality. 

OL0RD  God,  who  hast  wound- 
ed us  for  our  sins,  and  con- 
sumed us  for  our  transgressions, 
by  thy  late  heav}''  and  dreadful 
visitation;  and  now' , in  the  midst  of 
judgment  remembering  mercy, 
hast  redeemed  our  souls  from  tlie 
iaw's  of  death ; we  otfer  unto  tliy 
fatherly  goodness  ourselves,  our 
souls  and  bodies,  which  thou 
hast  delivered,  to  be  a living  sa^ 
crilice  unto  thee ; alw  ays  praising 
and  magnifying  thy  mercies  in 
the  midst  of  thy  Church,  through 
Tesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Ainen. 

IT  For  a Recovery  from  Sickness. 

OG0D,  who  art  the  giver  of 
life,  of  health,  and  of  safety ; 
we  bless  thy  name,  that  thouhast 
been  pleased  to  deliver  from  his 
bodily  sickness  this  thy  senwmtf 
who  now'  desireth  to  return  thanks 
unto  thee,  in  the  presence  of  all 
thy  people.  Gracious  art  thou, 


0 Lord,  and  full  of  compassion 
to  the  children  of  men.  May  his 
heart  he  duly  impressed  with  a 
sense  of  thy"  merciful  goodness, 
and  may  he  devote  the  residue  of 
his  daj's  to  gn  humble,  holy,  and 
obedient  W'alking  before  tiiee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
Amen. 

^ For  a safe  Retnm  from  Sea. 
l\/TOST  gracious  Lord,  wiiose 
lyi.  mercy  is  overall  thy  wwks; 
w'e  praise  thy  holy  name,  that 
thou  hast  been  pleased  to  con- 
duct in  safety,  through  the  perils 
of  the  great  ^eep,  this  thy  servant, 
who  now  desireth  to  return  his 
thanks  unto  thee,  in  thy  lioly 
Church : Ma^  he  be  duly  sensible 
of  thy  merciful  providence  to- 
w'ards  him,  and  ever  express  his 
thankfulness  b^  a holy  trust  in 
thee,  and  obedience  to  thy  laws, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


THE 

COLREFTS,  EPISTLES,  and  GOSPELS, 

To  be  used  throughout  the  Year. 


The  first  Sunday  in  Advent.  ' 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  give  us 

grace  that  we  may  cast  aw'ay 
the  works  of  darkness,  ai\d  put 
upon  us  the  armour  of  light,  now 
in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in 
which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came 
to  visit  us  in  great  humility ; that 
in  the  last  day,  when  he  shall 
come  again  in  his  glorious  Ma- 
jesty to  judge  both  the  quick  and 
dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  im- 
mortal, through  him  who  livelh 
and  reigneth  'wUh  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  now'  and  ever. 
Amen. 


TT  This  Collect  is  to  be  repeated  every 
Day,  with  the  other  Collects  in  Advent, 
until  Christmas-day. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xiii.  8. 

OWE  no  man  any  thing,  but  to 
love  one  another  ; for  he  that 
loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the 
law.  For  this,  Thou  shalt  not 
commit  adultery.  Thou  shall  not 
kiil.  Thou  shalt  not  steal.  Thou 
shalt  not  bear  false  witness.  Thou 
shalt  not  covet ; and  if  there  be 
any  other  commandment,  it  is 
briefly  comprehended  in  this  say- 
ing, namely,  Thon  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  Love  w'ork- 
eth  no  ill  to  his  neighbour ; there- 
fore love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.  41 


law.  And  that,  knowing’  the  time, 
tiiat  now  it  is  high  time  to  awake 
<»ut  of  sleep  ; foi-  now  is  our  sal- 
vation nearer  than  when  we  be- 
lieved. The  niglit  is  far  spent, 
the  day  is  at  hand;  let  us4liere- 
fore  cast  o(F  the  works  of  dark- 
ness, and  let  us  put  on  the  armour 
of  light.  Let  us  walk  honestly^ 
as  in  the  day  ; not  in  rioting  and 
drunkenness,  not  in  chaml^ring 
and  wautojiness,  not  in  strife  and 
envying.  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord 
Jesus  Clirist,  and  make  not  pro- 
vision for  the  liesh,  to  fulfil  the 
lusts  thereof. 

Thf:  Go:^pd.  St  Mattxxi.  1. 

WHEN  they  drew  nigh  unto 
.rerusalem,and  were  come 
to  Fiethphage,  unto  the  mount  of 
Olives,  then  sent  .Testis  two  disci- 
j)les,  saying  unto  them.  Go  itjto 
the  village  over  aga»T'‘-’t  you,  and 
straigiitway  ye  shall  find  an  ass 
tied,  and  a colt  with  her;  loose, 
them,  and  bring  them  unto  me. 
And  if  any  man  say  ought  unto 
you,  ye  shall  say,  The  Lord  hath 
need  of  them  ; and  straiglitway 
he  will  send  tliem.  All  this  was 
done,  that  it  might  be  fnlfilled 
which  was  spoken  by  the  pro- 
phet, saying,Tell  ye  the  daughter 
of  Sion,  Behold,  thy  King  cometh 
unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon 
an  ass,'  and  a colt  the  foal  of  an 
ass.  And  the  disciples  went,  and 
did  as  Jesus  commanded  tlicrn; 
and  brought  the  ass  and  the  colt, 
and  put  on  them  their  clotlies, 
and  they  sat  liim  thereon.  And  a 
very  great  mnltitude  spread  their 
garineuts  in  the  way  ; otliers  cut 
down  branches  from  the  trees, 
and  strawed  tliem  in  the  way. 
And  the  multitudes  that  went  be- 
fore, and  that  followed,  cried, 
saying.  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of 
David : blessed  is  he  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord ; Ho- 
sanna in  the  highest.  And  when 
he  was  come  into  Jerusalem,  all 
the  city  was  moved,  saying,  Who 
IS  this  ^ And  the  multitude  said, 


Thfs  is  Jesus  the  Prophet  of  Na- 
;iarcth  of  Galilee.  And  Jesus 
went  into  the  temple  of  God,  and 
cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and 
bought  in  tke  temple,  and  over- 
threw the  tables  of  the  money- 
changers, and  tlie  seats  of  them 
that  sold  doves,  and  said  Unto 
t hem ,'lt  is  written,  My  house,  shall 
be  called  the  house  Ot  prayer;  but 
ye  have  made  it  a den  of  thieves. 


The  second  Sunday  in  Jidvent. 

The  Collect, 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast 
caused  all  holy  Scriptures  to 
be  written  forour  learning;  grant 
that  we  may  in  such  wise  hear 
them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  in- 
wardly digest  them,  that  by  pa- 
tience, and  comfort  of  thy  holy 
Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever 
hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  of 
everlasting  life,  which  thou  hast 
given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen. 

The  Epistle,  Rom.  XV.  4. 
YY^YHATSOEVER  things  were 
VV  written  aforetime,  were 
written  for  our  learning;  that  we, 
through  patience,  and  comfort  of 
the  Scriptures,  might  havcihope. 
Now  the  God  of  patience  and  con- 
solation grant  you  to  be  like  mind- 
ed one  towards  another, according 
to  Christ  Jesus:  Thatye  may  with 
one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify 
God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
.fesus  Christ.  W herefore  receive 
3''e  one  another,  as  Christ  also  re- 
ceived ns,  to  the  glory  of  God. 
Now  I say,  that  Jesus  Christ  was 
a minister  of  the  circumcision, 
for  the  truth  of  God,  to  coniirm  the 
! promises  made  unto  the  fathers: 
And  that  the  Gentiles  might  glo- 
rify God  for  liis  mercy;  as  it  is 
written,  For  this  cause  I will  con- 
fess to  thee  among  the  Gentiles, 
and  sing  unto  thy  name:  And 
again  he  saith,  Rejoice  ye  Gen- 
tiles, with  his  people:  And  a^ain, 
Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  Gentiles; 
and  laud  him,  all  ye  jeopie.  And 


42  Tin:  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVEM  . 


agaia  Esaias  saith,  There  sljali  be 
a root  of  Jesse,  and  he  that  shall 
rise  to  reign  over  the  Gentiles,  in 
him  shall  the  Gentiles  tnist.  Now 
the  .God  of  hope  hll  you  with  all 
joy  and  peace  in  believing,  that 
ye  may  abound  in  hope,tlirough 
the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
T/i£  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxi.  25. 

And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the 
sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and  in 
the  stars;  and  upon  the  earth  dis- 
tress of  nations,  with  perplexity ; 
the  sea  and  the  waves  roaring; 
men’s  hearts  failing  them  for  fear, 
and  for  looking  after  those  things 
which  are  coming  on  the  earth  ; 
for  the  powers  of  heaven  shall  be 
shaken.  And  then  shall  they  see 
tlie  Son  of  man  coming  in  a cloud 
%vilh  power  and  great  glory.  And 
when  these  things  begin  to  conie 
%o  pass,  then  look  up,  and  lift  up 
your  heads;  for  your  redemption 
draweth  nigh.  And  he  spake  to 
them  a parable,  Behold  the  lig- 
tree,  and  all  (he  trees ; when 
now  shootforth,  ye  see  and  know 
of  your  OAvn  selves,  that  summer 
is  now  nigh  at  hand.  So  like.w  ise 
ye,  when  ye  see  these  things 
come  to  pass,  know^  ye  that  the 
kingdom  of  God  is  nigh  at  hand. 
Verily  I sa3^  unto  yon,  This  gene- 
ration shall  not  pass  aw  ay  till  all 
be  fulfilled.  Heaven  and  eartli 
shall  pass  away ; but  my  words 
shall  not  pass  aw aj". 

The  third  Sunday  in  Ad\:e,d. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  at 
thy^first  coming  didst  send 
tliy  messenger  to  prepare  thy  way 
before  thee ; grant  that  the  Mi- 
nisters and  Stew^ards  of  thy  raj^s- 
teries  may  likewise  so  prepare  and 
make  ready  thy  way,  by  turning 
the  hearts  of  the  disobedient  to 
the  wisdom  of  the  just,  (hat,  at 
thy  second  coming  to  judge  the 
world,  we  may  be  found  an  ac- 
ceptable people  in  thy  sight,  who 
Ijvest  ana  reignest  with  the  Fa- 


ther and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen 
The  Epistle.  1 Cor.  iy.  1. 

Let  a man  so  account  of  us,  as 
of  the  Ministers  of  Christ,  and 
Stew  ards  of  the  mysteries  of  God. 
Moreover,  it  is  required  in  stew- 
ards, that  a man  be  found  faithful. 
But  with  me  it  is  a very  small 
thing,  that  I should  be  juiiged  of 
you,  or  of  naan’s  judgment : yea, 
I judge  not  mine  own  seitV  for 
I know  nothing  by  myself,  yet 
am  I not  hereby  justified  ; but  he 
that  judgeth  me  is  tlie  Lord. 
Therefore  judge  nothing  before 
the  time,  until  the  Lord  come, 
\yho  both  will  bring  to  light  the 
hidden  things  of  darkness,  and 
will  make  manifest  the  counsels 
of  the  hearts;  and  tlien  shall 
every  man  have  praise  of  God. 
The  Gosf^  St.  Matt.  xi.  2. 

NOW  when  John  had  heard  in 
the  prison  tl\e  w^orks  of  Christ, 
he  sent  two  of  his  disciples,  and 
said  unto  him,  Art  thou  he  that 
should  come;  or  do  we  look  for 
another?  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  them,  Go,  and  show  John 
again  those  thing^which  ye  do 
hear  and  see:  The  blihd  receive 
their  sight,  and  the  lame  walk, 
the  lepers  are  cleansed,  and  the 
deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised  up, 
and  the  poor  have  the  gospel 
preached  to  them:  And  blessed 
is  he  w hosoever  shall  not  be  of- 
fended in  me.  And  as  they  de- 
parted, Jesus  began  to  say  unto 
the  multitudes  conceriiing  John, 
What  went  ye  out  into  the  wil- 
dertiess  to  see?  A reed  shaken 
with  the  wind  ? But  what  went 
ye  out  for  to  see  ? A man  clothed 
in  soft  raiment  ? Behold,  they  that 
wrear  soft  clothing  are  in  kings’ 
houses.  But  what  went  ye  out 
for  to  see?  A prophet?  yea,  I "Say 
unto  you,  and  more  than  a pro- 
phet. For  this  is  he  of  whom  it 
is  written.  Behold,!  send  my  mes? 
senger  before  thy  face,  which  shall 
prepare  toy  way  before  thee, 


CHRISTMAS.  43 


The  fourth  Sunday  in  Advent. 

TJie  Collect. 

OL0RD,  raise  up,  we  pray 
thee,  thy  power,  and  come 
among  us,  and  with  great  might 
succour  us ; that  whereas,  through 
our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are 
sore  let  and  hindered  in  running 
Die  race  that  is  set  before  us,  thy 
.bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may 
speedily  help  and  deliver  us, 
through  the  satisfaction  of  thy 
Son  our  Lord : to  whom,  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  iv'.  4. 
■pE^pICE  in  the  Lord  alway; 
XlL  and  again  I say,  Rejoice.  Let 
your  moderation  ba  known  unto 
all  men.  The  Lord  is  at  hand. 
Re  careful  for  nothing;  but  in 
every  thing  by  prayer  and  sup- 
plication, with  thanksgiving,  let 
your  requests  be  made  known 
unto  God.  And  the  peace  of 
God,  which  passetli  all  under- 
standing, shall  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 
The  Gospel.  St.  John  i.  19. 

This  is  the  record  of  John 
when  the  Jews  sent  Priests 
and  Levites  from  Jerusalem  to 
ask  him.  Who  art  thou?  And 
; he  confessed,  and  denied  not; 
but  confessed,  1 am  not  the  Christ. 
And  they  asked  him,  What  then? 
Art  thou  F^lias?  And  he  saith,  1 
am  not.  Art  thou  that  Prophet ^ 
And  he  answered,  No.  Then  said 
they  unto  him y Who  art  thou.^ 
that  we  may  give  an  answer  to 
them  that  sent  us:  What  sayest 
thou  of  thyself  ? He  said,  I am  the 
voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wil- 
derness, Make  straight  the  way 
of  the  Lord,  as  said  the  prophet 
Esaias.  'And  they  which  were 
sent  were  of  the  Pharisees.  And 
they  asked  him,  and  said  unto 
him,  Why  baptizest  thou  then,  if 
thou  be  not  that  Christ,  nor  Elias, 
neither  that  Prophet?  John  an- 
flwered  them;  saying,  1 baptize 


with  water ; but  there  standeth 
one  among  you,  whom  ye  know 
not ; he  it  is,  who,  coming  after 
me,  is  preferred  before  me,, 
whose  shoes’  latchet  I am  not 
w’^orthy  to  unloose.  These  things 
were  done  in  Bethabara,  beyond 
Jordan,  where  John  was  bap- 
tizing. 

The  JVativity  of  our  Lord,  or  the 
Birth-day  of  Christ,  commdnly 
called  Cnristmas-day. 

The  Collect. 

ALxMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  thy  only  begotten 
Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him, 
and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born  of 
a pure  Virgin ; grant  that  we,  be- 
ing regenerate  and  made  thy 
children  by  adoption  and  grace, 
may  daily  be  rene  wed  by  thy  Ho- 
ly Spirit,"  through  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  i.  1. 

OD,  who,  at  sundry  times, 
and  in  divers  manners,  spake 
in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by 
the  prophets,  hath  in  these^  last 
days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son, 
whom  he  hath  appointed  heir  of 
all  things,  by  whom  also  he  made 
the  worlds;  who  being  the  bright- 
ness of  his  glory,  and  the  express 
image  of  his  person,  and  uphold- 
ing all  things  by  the  word  of  his 
power,  when  he  had  by  himself 
purged  our  sins,  sat  down  on  the 
right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high ; 
being  made  so  mucli  better  than 
the  angels,  as  he  hath  by  inherit- 
ance obtained  a more  excellent 
name  than  they.  For  unto  which, 
of  the  angels  said  he  at  any  time. 
Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have 
I begotten  thee  ? And  again,  I 
will  be  to  him  a Father,  and  he 
shall  be  to  me  a Son  ? And  again, 
when  he  bringeth  in  the  first-be- 
gotten into  the  world,  he  saith, 
And  let  all  the  angels  of  God 


44  THE  SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS. 


worship  him.  And  of  the  angels 
he  saith,  Who  maketh  his  angels 
spirits,  and  his  ministers  a flame 
of  fire.  But  unto  the  Son  he 
saith,  Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for 
ever  and  ever;  a sceptre  of  right- 
eousness is  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom.  Thou  hast  lov^ed  right- 
eousness, and  hated  iniquity ; 
therefore  God,  even  thy  God, 
hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil 
of’  gladness  above  thy  fellows! 
And,  thou,  Lord,  in  the  begin- 
ning hast  laid  the  foundation  of 
the  earth ; and  the  heavens  are 
the  works  of  thine  hands:  they 
shall  perish,  but  thou  remainest; 
and  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth 
a garment;  and  as  a vesture  shalt 
thou  fold  them  up,  and  they  shall 
be  changed ; but  thou  art  the 
same,  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

T/ie  Gos^l.  St.  John  i.  1. 

tN  the  beginning  was  the  Word, 
and  the  Word,  was  with  God, 
and  the  Word  was  God.  The 
same  was  in  the  beginning  with 
God.  All  things  were  made  by 
him;  and  without  him  was  not 
any  thing  made,  that  was  made. 
In  him  was  life,  and  the  life  was 
the  light  of  men.  And  the  light 
shineth  in  darkness,  and  the  dark- 
ness comprehended  it  not.  Th^re 
was  a man  sent  from  God,  whose 
name  was  John : The  same  came 
for  a witness,  to  bear  witness  of 
the  light,  that  all  men  through 
him  might  believe.  He  was  not 
that  light,  but  was  sent  to  bear 
witness  of  that  light.  That  was 
the  true  light,  which  lighteth 
every  man  that  cometh  into  the 
world.  .He  was  in  the  world,  and 
the  world  was  made  by  him,  and 
the  world  knew  him  not.  He 
came  unto  his  own,  and  his  own 
received  him  not.  But  as  many 
as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he 
power  to  become  the  sons  of  Go<^ 
even  to  them  that  believe  on  his 
name:  Which  were  born,  not  of 
blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the  flesh, 
mr  of  the  will  of  mao;  but  of 


God.  And  the  Word  was  made 
flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us,  (and 
we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as 
of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Fa- 
ther) full  of  grace  and  truth. 

TJie  Sunday  after  Christmas-day. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  thy  only  begotten 
Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him, 
and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born  of  a 
pure  Virgin ; grant  that  we,  be- 
ing regenerate  and  made  thy  chil- 
dren by  adoption  and  grace,  may 
daily  be  renewed  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  through  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  -thee  and  the 
same  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iv.  1. 

NOW  I sav,  that  the  heir,  as 
long  as  he  is  a child,  differ- 
eth  nothing  from  a servant, 
though  he  be  lord  of  all;  but  is 
under  tutors  and  governors,  un- 
til the  time  appointed  of  the  fa- 
ther. Even  so  we,  when  we  were 
children,  were  in  bondage  under 
the  elements  of  tlie  world ; but 
when  the  fulness  of  the  time  was 
come,  God  sent  forth  his  Son, 
made  of  a woman,  made  under 
the  law,  to  redeem  them  that 
were  under  the  law,  that  we 
might  receive  the  adoption  of 
sons.  And,  because  ye  are  sons, 
God  hath  sent  forth  the  Spirit  of 
his  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying, 
Abba,  Father.  W herefore  thou 
art  no  more  a servant,  but  a son ; 
and  if  a son,  then  an  heir  of  God, 
through  Christ. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  i.  18. 

The  birth  of  Jesus  Christ  was 
on  this  wise:  When  as  his 
mother  Mary  was  espoused  to  Jo- 
seph, before  they  came  together, 
-she  was  found  with  child  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  Then  Joseph  her 

husband,beinga  iustman,andnot 
willing  to  make  tier  a public  ex- 
ample) was  minded  to  put  her  a- 


riTE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST.  46 


way  privily.  But  while  he  thought 
on  these  things,  behold,  the  angel 
of  the  Lord  apj>eared  unto  him  in 
a dream,  saying,  Joseph,  thou  son 
of  David,  fear  not  to  take  unto  thee 
Mary  thy  wife ; for  that  which  is 
conceived  in  her  is  of  the  Holy 
Ghost : And  she  shall  bring  forth  a 
Son,  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name 
Jesus:  for  he  shall  save  his  people 
from  their  sins.  Now  all  this  w as 
done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled 
w'liich  w as  spoken  of  the  Lord  by 
the  prophet,  saying.  Behold,  a 
Virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and 
shall  bring  forth  a Son,  and  they 
shall  call  his  name  Emmanuel, 
which  being  interpreted,  is,  God 
with  us.  Then  Joseph,being raised 
from  sleep,  did  as  the  angd  of  the 
Lord  had  bidden  him,  and  took  un- 
to him  his  wife ; and  knew  her  not 
till  she  had  brought  forth  her  first- 
born Son ; and  he  called  his  name 
Jesus. 

The  Circurrvcision  of  Christ, 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  who  madest 
thy  blessed  Son  to  be  circum- 
cised, and  obedient  to  the  law"  for 
man ; pant  us  the  true  circumci- 
sion of  the  Spirit,  that,  our  hearts 
and  all  our  members  being  mor- 
tified from  all  w orldly  and  carnal 
lusts,  we  may  in  all  thinp  obey 
thy  blessed  w"ill,  through  the  same 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Aitien. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  iv.  8. 

Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom 
the  Lord  will  not  impute  sin. 
Cometh  tliis  blessedness  then  up- 
on the  circumcision  only,  or  upon 
the  uncircumcision  also  For  we 
say,  that  faith  w"as  reckoned  to 
Abraham  for  riehteousness.  How 
was  it  then  reckoned  ? when  he 
was  in  circumcision, or  in  uncir- 
cumcision Notin  circumcision, 
but  in  uncircumcision.  And  he 
received  the  sign  of  circumcision, 
a seal  of  the  righteousness  of  the 


faith  which  he  had,  yet  oeing  un- 
circumcised; that  he  might  be 
the  father  of  all  them  that  believe, 
though  they  be  not  circumcised  ; 
that  righteousness  might  be  im- 
puted unto  them  also : And  the 
lather  of  circumcision  to  them 
who  are  not  of  the  circumcisipn 
only,  but  also  walk  in  the  steps 
of  that  faith  of  our  father  Abra- 
ham, which  he  had,  being  yet 
uncircumcised.  F or  the  promise, 
that  he  should  be  the  heir  of  the 
world,  was  not  to  Abraham,  or  to 
his  seed,  through  the  law,  but 
through  the  righteousness  of  faith. 
F or  if  they  wJiich  are  of  the  law 
be  heirs,  faith  is  made  void,  and 
the  promise  made  of  none  effect 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  15. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  an- 
gels were  gone  away  from 
them  into  heaven,  the  shepherds 
said  one  to  another,  Let  us  now 
go  even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  see 
tnis  thing  which  is  come  to  pass, 
which  the  Lord  hath  made  known 
unto  us.  And  they  came  with 
haste,  and  found  Mary  and  Jo- 
seph, and  the  babe  lying  in  a 
manger.  And  when  they  had 
seen  it,  they  made  know  n abroad 
the  saying  which  was  told  them 
concerning  this  cliild.  And  all 
they  that  heard  it  wondered  at 
those  things  which  were  told 
them  by  the  shepherds.  But  Ma- 
ry kept  all  these  things,  and  pon- 
dered them  in  her  heart.  And 
the  shepherds  returned,  glorifying 
and  praising  God  for  all  the  things 
that  they  had  heard  and  seen,  as 
it  was  told  unto  them.  And  when 
eight  days  w"ere  accomplished 
for  the  circumcising  of  the  child, 
his  name  was  csdled  JESUS, 
which  was  so  named  of  the  an- 
gel before' he  was  conceived  in 
the  wmmb. 

^ The  same  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel 
shall  .serve  for  every  day  after,  unto 
the  Epiphany.  ' 


46  THE  EPIPHANY. 


Tlie  E'pipliawjy  or  the  Manifestation 
of  Christ  to  the  GentUes. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  by  the  leading  of 
a btar  didst  manifest  thy 
only  begotten  Son  to  the  Gen- 
tiles ; mercifully  grant  that  we, 
who  know  thee  now  by  faith, 
may  after  this  life  have  the  frui- 
tion of  thy  glorious  Godhead, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iii.  1. 

For  this  cause,  i Paul,  the  pri- 
soner of  Jesus  Christ  for  you 
Gentiles  ; if  ye  have  heard  of  the 
dispensation  of  the  grace  of  God, 
which  is  given  me  to  you-ward  : 
How  that  by  revelation  he  made 
known  unto  me  the  mystery  (as  i 
wrote  afore  in  few  words,  where- 
by, when  ve  read,  ve  may  under- 
stand my  Knowledge  in  the  mys- 
tery of  Christ)  which  in  otner 
ages  was  not  made  known  unto 
tae  sons  of  men,  as  it  is  now  re- 
vealed unto  his  holy  Apostles 
and  Prophets  by  the  Spirit ; that 
the  Gentiles  should  be  fellow- 
heirs,  and  of  the  same  body,  and 
partakers  of  his  promise  in  Christ, 
oy  the  Gospel : whereof  I was 
made  a minister,  according  to 
the  gift  of  the  grace  of  God,  given 
unto  me  by  the  effectual  working 
of  his  power.  Unto  me,  who  am 
,'ess  than  the  least  of  all  saints,  is 
his  grace  given,  that  I should 
preach  among  the  Gentiles  the 
unsearchable  riches  of  Christ; 
and  to  make  all  men  see  what  is 
the  fellowship  of  the  mystery, 
which  from  the  beginning  of  the 
world  hath  been  hid  in  God,  who 
created  all  thing.s  by  Jesus  Christ: 
to  the  intent  that  now  unto  the 
principalities  and  powers  in  hea- 
venly places  might  be  known, 
by  the  Church,  the  manifold  wis- 
dom of  God,  according  to  the 
eternal  purpose  which  he  pur- 
posed in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord  ; 
in  whom  we  have  bejldness  and 


access  with  confidence  by  the 
faith  of  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  ii.  K 

WHEN  Jesus  was  born  in 
Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in  the 
days  of  Herod  the  king,  behold, 
there  came  wise  men  from  the 
east  to  Jerusalem,  saying.  Where 
is  he  that  is  born  King  of  the 
Jews  ^ for  we  have  seen  his  star 
in  the  east,  and  are  come  to  wor- 
ship him.  When  Herod  the  king 
had  heard  these  things,  he  was 
troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem  with 
him.  And  when  he  had  gathered 
all  the  chief  priests  and  scribes 
of  the  people  together,  he  de- 
manded of  them  where  Christ 
should  be  born.  And  they  said 
unto  him,  in  Bethlehem  of  Ju- 
dea : For  thus  it  is  written  by  the 
Prophet,  And  thou  Bethlehem 
in  the  land  of  Juda,  aft  not  the 
least  among  the  princes  of  Juda, 
for  out  of  fnee  shall  corne  a Go- 
vernor that  shall  rule  my  people 
Israel.  Then  Herod,  when  he 
had  privily  called  the  wise  men, 
inquired  of  them  diligently  what 
time  the  star  appeared.  And  he 
sent  them  to  Bethlehem,  and 
said.  Go,  and  search  diligently 
for  the  young  child,  and  when  ye 
have  found  him,  bring  me  w ord 
again,  that  I may  come  and  w^or- 
ship  him  also.-  When  they  had 
heard  the  king,  they  departed ; 
and  lo,  the  star  which  they  saw 
in  the  east  went  before  tliem, 
till  it  came  and  stood  over  wdiere 
the  young  child  w’as.  When 
they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced 
with  exceeding  great  joy.  And 
when  they  were  come  into  the 
house,  they  saw^  the  young  child 
with  Mary  his  mother,  and  fell 
down  and  wwshipped  him:  And 
when  they  had  opened  their 
treasures,  they  presented  unto 
him  gifts;  gold",  and  frankincense, 
and  myrrh.  And  being  warned 
of  God  in  a dream,  that  they 
should  not  return  to  Herod,  they 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY.  47 


departed  into  their  ow/i  country 
another  way. 

The.  first  Sundaj  after  the  Epiplumij. 

The  Collect,  , 

OL0RD,  we  beseech  thee  mer- 
cifully to  i*eceive  the  prayers 
of  thy  people  who  call  upon  thee ; 
and  grant  that  they  may  both 
perceive  and  know  what  things 
they  ought  to  do,  and  also  may 
have  grace  and  power  faithfully 
to  fulfil  the  same,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

The  Epistle,  Rom.  xii.  1. 

I BESEECH  you  therefore, 
brethren,  by  the  mercies  of 
God,  that  ye  present  your  bodies 
a living  sacrifice,  holy,  accepta- 
ble unto  God,  which  is  your  rea- 
sonable service.  And  be  not 
conformed  to  this  world;  but  be 
ye  transformed  by  the  renewing 
of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove 
what  is  that  good,  and  accept- 
able, and  perfect  will  of  God. 
For  I say,  through  the  grace  given 
unto  me,  to  every  man  that  is 
among  you,  not  to  think  of  him- 
self more  highly  than  he  ought 
to  think,  but  to  think  soberly,  ac- 
cording as  God  hath  dealt  to  eve- 
ly  man  the  measure  of  faith.  For 
as  we  have  many  members  in  one 
body,  and  all  rnembers  have  not 
the  same  office;  so  we,  being 
many,  are  one  body  in  Christ, 
and  every  one  members  one  of 
another. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  41. 

NOW  his  parents  went  to  Jeru- 
salem every  year  at  the  feast 
of  the  passover.  And  when  he 
was  twelve  years  old,  they  went 
up  to  Jerusalem,  after  the  custom 
of  the  feast.  And  when  they  had 
fulfilled  the  days,  as  tney  return- 
ed, the  child  Jesus  tarried  behind 
in  Jerusalem;  and  Joseph  and 
his  mother  knew  not  of  it.  But 
they,  supposing  him  to  havebeen 
in  the  company,  went  a day’s 
journey,  and  tney  sought  him 
‘among  their  kinsfolk  and  ac- 


quaintance. And  when  they 
found  him  not,  they  turned  back 
again  to  Jerusalem,  seeking  him 
x4nd  it  came  to  pass,  that  after 
three  days  they  found  him  in  the 
temple,  sitting  in  the  midst  of  the 
doctors,  both  hearing  them,  and 
asking  them  questions.  And  all 
that  heard  him  were  astonished 
at  his  understanding  and  answers. 
And  when  they  saw  him,  they 
were  amazed:  and  his  mother 
said  unto  him.  Son,  why  hast 
thou  thus  dealt  wdth  us  1 behold, 
thy  father  and  1 have  sought  thee 
sorrowing.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  How  is  it  that  ye  sought 
me?  wist  ye  not  that  I must  be 
about  my  F ather’s  business  ? And 
they  understood  not  the  saying 
which  he  spake  unto  them . And 
he  went  down  with  them,  and 
came  to  Nazareth,  and  wms  sub- 
ject unto  them  • but  his  mother 
Kept  all  these  sayings  in  hp 
heart.  And  Jesus  increased  in 
wisdom?  and  stature,  and  in  fa- 
vour with  God  and  man. 


The  second  Sunday  after  the 
Epiphany, 

The  Collect, 

Almighty  and  everl^^sting 
God,  who  dost  govern  all 
things  in  heaven  and  earth ; mer- 
cifully hear  the  supplicatwns  of 
thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy 
peace  all  the  days  of  our  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

The  Epistle,  Rom.  xii.  6. 

Having  then  gifts,  differing 
according  to  the  grace  that 
is  given  to  us,  whether  prophecy., 
let  us  prophesy  according  to  the 
proportion  of  faith;  or  ministiy, 
let  us  wait  on  our  ministering; 
or  he  thal-teachethyOn  teaching; 
or  he  that  exhorteth,  on  exhorta- 
tion: he  that  glveth,  let  him  do 
it  with  simplicity ; he  that  ruleth, 
with  diligence;  he  that  show^eth 
mercy,  with  cheerfulness.  Let 
love  be  without  dissimulation 


48  THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EFIPHANY. 
Abhor  that  which  is  evil,  cleave 


to  that  which  is  good.  Be  kind- 
ly atfectioned  one  to  another 
with  brotherly  love,  in  honour 
preferring  one  another;  not  sloth- 
ful in  business;  fervent  in  spirit; 
serving  the  Lord;  rejoicing  in 
hope ; patient  in  tribulation ; con- 
tinuing instant  in  prayer ; distri- 
buting to  the  necessity  of  saints ; 
given  to  hospitality.  Bless  them 
which  persecute  you;  bless,  and 
curse  not.  Rejoice  with  them 
that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with 
them  that  weep.  Be  of  the  same 
mind  one  towards  another.  Mind 
not  high  things,  but  condescend 
to  men  of  low  estate. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  ii.  1. 

And  the  third  day  there  was  a 
marriage  in  Cana  of  Galilee, 
and  the  mother  of  Jesus  was 
there.  And  both  Jesus  was  call- 
ed, and  his  disciples,  to  the  mar- 
riage. And  when  they  wanted 
wine,  the  mother  of  Jesus  saith 
unto  him,  They  have  no  wine. 
Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Woman, 
what  have  I to  do  with  thee.? 
niine  hour  is  not  yet  come. 
Hi^  mother  saith  unto  the  ser- 
vants, Whatsoever  he  saith  unto 
YOU,  do  it.  And  there  were  set 
there  six  water-pots  of  stone,  af- 
ter the  manner  of  the  purifying 
of  th^  Jews,  containing  two  or 
three  firkins  a-piece.  Jesus^saith 
unto  them.  Fill  the  water-pots 
with  water.  And  they  filled  th^m 
up  to  the  brim.  And  he  saith 
unto  them,  Draw  out  now,  and 
bear  unto  the  governor  of  the 
feast.  And  they  bare  it.  AVhen 
the  ruler  of  the  feast  had  tasted 
the  water  that  was  made  wine, 
and  knew  not  ’ivhence  it  w’as 
(but  the  servants  which  drew 
the  water  knew)  the  governor  of 
the  feast  called  the  bridegroom, 
and  saith  unto  him.  Every  man 
at  the  beginning  doth  set  forth 
good  wine,  and  when  men  have 
well  drunk,  then  that  which  is 
worse;  but  thou  hast  kept  the 


good  wine  until  now.  This  be- 
ginning of  miracles  did  Jesus  in 
Cana  of  Galilee,  and  manifested 
forth  his  glory,  and  his  disciples 
believed  on  him. 


The  third  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  mercifully  look  upon 
our  infirmities,  anu  in  all  oui 
dangers  and  necessities  stretch 
forth  thy  right  hand  to  help  and 
defend  us,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xii.  16. 

Be  not  wise  in  your  own  con- 
ceits. Recompense  to  no 
man  evil  for  evil.  Provide  things 
honest  in  the  sight  of  all  men. 
If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth 
in  you,  live  peaceably  with  ail 
men.  Dearly  beloved,  avenge 
not  yourselves,  but  rather  give 
place  unto  wrath ; for  it  is  w rit- 
ten.  Vengeance  is  mine;  I will 
repay,  saith  the  Lord.  There; 
fore,  if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed 
him ; if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink; 
for  in  so  doing  thou  shalt  heap 
coals  of  fire  on  his  head.  Be 
not  overcome  of  evil,  but  over- 
come evil  wuth  good. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  viii.  1. 

WHEN  he  was  come  down 
from  the  mountain,  great 
multitudes  followed  him.  And 
behold,  there  came  a leper  and 
worshipped  him,  saying.  Lord,  if 
thou  wilt,  thou  canst  make  me 
clean.  And  Jesus  put  forth  his 
hand,  and  touched  him,  saying,  1 
will,  be  thou  clean.  And  imme- 
diately his  leprosy  was  cleansed. 
And  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  See 
thou  tell  no  man,  but  go  thy  >vay, 
show  thyself  to  the  priest,  and  of- 
fer the  gift  that  Moses  command- 
ed for  a testimony  unto  them. 
And  when  Jesus  was  entered  in- 
to Capernaum,  there  came  unto 
him  a Centurion, beseecliing  hi.ie, 
and  saying,  Lord,  my  servant 
lieth  at  home  sick  ot  the  pah  > 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY 
grievously  tormented.  And  Je- 
sus saith  unto  him,  I will  come 
and  heal  him.  The  Centurion 
answered  and  said,  Lord,  I am 
not  Avorthy  that  thou  shouldest 
come  under  my  roof ; but  speak 
the  word  only,  and  my  servant 
shall  be  healed.  For  1 am  a man 
under  authority,  having  soldiers 
under  me:  and  I say  unto  this 
man,  Go,  and  he  goeth ; and  to 
another,  Come,  and  he  cometh; 
and  to  my  servant.  Do  this,  and 
he  doeth  it.  When  Jesus  heard 
it,  he  marvelled,  and  said  to  them 
that  followed.  Verily  I say  unto 
you,  I have  not  found  so  great 
faith,  no  not  in  Israel.  And  I 
say  unto  you,  that  many  shall 
come  from  the  east  and  west,  and 
shall  sit  down  with  Abraham,  and 
Isaac,  and  Jacob,  in  the  kingdom 
of  heaven:  But  the  children  of 
the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  in- 
to outer  darkness;  there  shall  be 
weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 
And  Jesus  said  unto  the  Centuri- 
on, Go  thy  way,  and  as  thou  hast 
believed,  so  be  it  done  unto  thee. 
And  his  servant  was  healed  in 
the  self-same  hour. 

The  fourth  Sunday  after  the 
Epiphany. 

The  Collect. 

OG0D,  w ho  knowest  us  to  be 
set  in  tlie  midst  of  so  many  and 
great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of 
the  frailty  of  our  nature  we  can- 
not always  stand  upright;  grant 
to  us  such  strength  and  protec- 
tion, as  may  support  us  in  all 
dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all 
temptations,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xiii.  1. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto 
the  higher  powers ; for  there 
is  no  power  but  of  43od  : the 
powers  that  be  are  ordained 
of  God.  Whosoever,  therefore, 
resisteth  the  power,  resisteth  the 
ordinance  of  God : and  they  that 
7VP*st  shsUl  receive  to  themselves 


AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY.  41> 
damnation.  For  rulers  are  not  a 
terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the 
evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid 
of  the  power  ? do  that  which  is 
good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise 
of  the  same:  for  he  is  the  minis-' 
ter  of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But 
if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be 
afraid;  for  he  beareth  not  the 
sword  in  vain  : for  he  is  the  min- 
ister of  God,  a revenger  to  exe- 
cute wrath  upon  him  that  doeth 
evil.  Wherefore  ye  must  needs 
be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath, 
but  also  for  conscience’  sake. 
F or  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  al- 
so ; lor  they  are  God’s  ministers^, 
attending  continually  upon  this 
very  thing.  Render,  therefore,  to 
all  their  dues ; tribute  to  whom 
tribute  is  due,  custom  to  whom 
custom,  fear  to  whom  fear, 
honour  to  whom  honour. 

3 Tie  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  viii.  23. 

And  when  he  was  entered  into; 

a ship,  his  disciples  followed 
him.  And  behold,  there  arose  a 
great  tempest  in  the  sea,  inso- 
much that  the  ship  was  covered 
with  the  weaves  ; but  he  was 
asleep.  And  his  disciples  came 
to  him,  and  awoke  him,  sayings 
Lord,  save  us,  we  perish.  And 
he  saith  unto  them.  Why  are  ye 
fearful,  0 ye  of  little  faith  Then 
he  arose,  and  rebuked  the  winds 
and  the  sea,  and  there  Was  a great 
calm.  But  the  men  marvelled, 
saying.  What  manner  of  man  is 
this,  that  even  the  winds  and  the 
sea  obey  him  ? And  when  he  w^as 
come  to  the  other  side,  into  the 
country  of  the  Gergesenes,  there 
met  him  two  possessed  with  de- 
vils, coming  out  of  the  tombs, 
exceeding  fierce,  so  that  no  man 
might  pass  by  that  way.  And 
behold,  tl>ey  cried  out,  saying, 
What  have  we  to  do  with  thee, 
Jesus,  thou  Son  of  God  ? art  thou 
come  hither  to  torment  us  before 
the  time  ? And  there  was  a good 
w^ay  off  from  them  an  herd  of 
many  swine,  feeding.  So  the 


50  THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  A 
devils  besought  him,  saying,  If 
thou  cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to  go 
away  iilto  the  herd  of  swine. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  Go.  And 
when  they  were  come  out,  they 
wejit  into  the  herd  of  swine ; and 
behold,  the  whole  herd  of  swine 
ran  violently  down  a steep  place 
into  the  sea,  and  perished  in  the 
waters.  And  they  that  kept  them 
fled,  and  went  their  ways  into  the 
city,  and  told  every  thing,  and 
what  was  befallen  to  the  pos- 
sessed of  the  devils.  And  be- 
hold, the  whole  city  came  out  to 
meet  Jesus;  and  when  they  saw 
him,  they  besought  hiin,  that  he 
would  depart  out  of  their  coasts. 


TJie  fifth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 

OL0RD,  we  beseech  thee  to 
keep  thy  Church  and  House- 
hold continually  in  thy  true  re- 
ligion, that  they  who-  do  lean 
only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  hea- 
venly grace,  may  evermore  be 
defended  by  thy  mighty  power, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Col.  iii.  12. 

PUT  on  therefore  (as  the  elect 
of  God,  holy  and  beloved) 
bowels  of  mercies,  kindness, 
humbleness  of  mind,  meekness, 
long-suffering;  forbearing  one 
another,  and  forgiving  one  ano- 
ther, if  any  man  have  a quarrel 
against  any;  even  as  Christ  for- 
gave you,  so  also  do  ye.  And, 
above  all  these  things,  put  on 
Charity,  which  is  the  bon4  of 
perfectness.  And  let  the  peace 
of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the 
which  also  ye  are  called  in  one 
body ; and  be  ye  thankful.  Let 
the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you 
richly  in  all  wisdom-;  teaching 
and  admonishing  one  another  in 
psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual 
songs;  singing  with  grace  in 
your  hearts  to  the  Lord.  And 
whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or 
deed,  do  all  in  the  ’name  of  the 


FTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

Lord  Jesus ; giving  thanks  to  God 
^nd  the  Father  by  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xiii.  24. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
likened  unto  a man  which 
sowed  good  seed  in  his  field. 
But  while  men  slept,  his  enemy 
came  and  sowed  tares  among  the 
wheat,  and  went  his  way.  But 
when  the  blade  w as  sprung  up, 
and  brought  forth  fruit,  then  ap- 
peared the  tares  also.  < So  the 
servants  of  the  householder  came 
and  said  unto  him.  Sir,  didst  not 
thou  sow  good  seed  in  thy  field  ? 
from  whence  then  hath  it  tares  ^ 
He  said  unto  them.  An  enemy 
hath  done  this.  The  servants 
said  unto  him.  Wilt  thou  then  that 
we  go  and  gather  them  up But 
he  said.  Nay;  lest,  while  ye  gather 
up  the  tares,  ye  root  up  also  the 
wheat  with  them.  Let  both  grow 
together  uptil  the  harv'est;  and  in 
the  time  of  harvest  I will  say  to 
the  reapers.  Gather  ye  together 
first  the  tares,  and  bind  them  in 
bundles  to  burn  them;  but  ga- 
ther the  wdieat  into  my  barn. 


The  sixth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son 
was  manifested  that  he  might 
destroy  the  works  of  the  devil, 
and  make  us  the  sons  of  God, 
and  heirs  of  eternal  life ; grant 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  that  having 
this  hope,  we  may  purify  our- 
selves, even  as  he  is  pure ; that 
when  he  shall  appear  again  with 
power  and  great  glory,  we  may 
be  made  like  unto  him  in  hw 
eternal  and  glorious  kingdom  ; 
where,  with  thee,  0 Father,  and 
thee,  0 Holy  Ghost,  he  liyeth 
and  reigneth,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1 John  iii.  L 

BEHOL  D what  manner  of  love 
the  Eatlier  hath  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called 
the  sons  - of  God;  therefore  the 
Ayorld  knoweth  us  not,  because  ii 


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knew  him  not.  Beloved,  now  are 
we  the  sons  of  God ; and  it  doth 
not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  he : 
but  we  know,  that  when  he  shall 
appear,  we  shall  be  like  him ; for 
we  shall  see  him  as  he  is.  And 
every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in 
him  purifieth  himself,  even  as  he 
is  pure.  Whosoever  committetli 
sin,  transgresseth  also  the  law ; 
for  sin  is  the  transgression  of  the 
law.  And  ye  know  that  he  was 
manifested  to  take  away  our  sins ; 
and  in  him  is  no  sin.  Whosoever 
abideth  in  him,  sinneth  not : W'ho- 
soe  ver  sinneth,  hath  not  seen  him, 
neither  known  him.  Little  chil- 
dren, let  no  man  deceive  you  : he 
that  doeth  righteousness  is  right- 
eous, even  as  he  is  righteous.  He 
that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil ; 
for  the  devil  sinneth  from  the  be- 

f inning.  For  this  purpose  the 
on  of  God  was  manifested,  that 
he  might  destroy  the  works  of  the 
devil. 

The  Gospel  St.  Matt.  xxiv.  23. 

Then  if  any  man  shall  say  un- 
to you,  Lo,  here  is  Christ,  or 
there;  believe  it  not.  For  there 
shall  arise  false  Christs  and  false 
prophets,  and  shall  show  great 
signs  and  wonders ; insomuch 
that  (if  it  were  possible)  they  shall 
deceive  the  very  elect.  Behold,  ! 
have  told  you  before.  Wherefore, 
if  they  shall  sav  unto  you.  Be- 
hold, he  is  in  the  desert  ; go  not 
forth:  behold,  he  is  in  the  secret 
chambers;  believe  it  not.  For  as 
tlie  lightning  cometh  out  of  the 
east,  and  shineth  even  unto  the 
'west;  so  .shall  also  the  coming  of 
the  Son  of  man  be.  For  whereso- 
ever the  carcase  is,  there  w ill  the 
eagles  be  gathered  together.  Im- 
mediately after  the  tribulation  of 
those  days,  shall  the  .sun  be  dark- 
ened, and  the  moon  shall  not  give 
her  light,  and  the  stars  shall  fall 
from  heaven,  and  the  powers  of 
the  heavens  shall  be  shaken.  And 
then  shall  appear  the  sigh  of  the 
Son  bf  man  in  heaven ; "and  then 


shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth 
mourn,  and  they  shall  see  the  Son 
of  man  comilig  in  the  clouds  of 
heaven,  with  power  and  great 
glory.  And  he  shall  send  his  an- 
gels w ith  a great  sound  of  a trum- 
pet, and  they  shall  gather  togeth- 
er his  elect  from  the  four  wunds, 
from  one  end  of  heaven  to  the 
other. 

The  Sunday  called  Septuagestma-y  or 
the  third  Sunday  before  Lent. 

Tlxe.  Collect. 

OL0RD,  we  beseech  thee  fa^ 
vourably  to  hear  the  prayers 
of  thy  people,  that  w^e,  who  are 
justly  punished  for  our  offences, 
may  be  mercifully  delivered  by 
thy  goodness,  for  the  gloi’y  of  thy 
name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1 Cor.  ix.  24. 

Know  ye  not,  that  they  which 
nin  in  a race,  run  all,  but  one 
receiveth  the  prize  ? So  run,  that 
ye  may  obtain.  And  every  man 
that  striveth  for  the  mastery,  is 
temperate  in  all  things.  Nowr  they 
do  it  to  obtain  a corruptible 
crown,  but  w^e  an  incorruptible. 
I therefore' so  run,  not  as  uncer- 
tainly ; so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that 
beateth  the  air : But  I keep  under 
111}'  body,  and  bring  it  into  sub- 
jection, lest  that  by  any  means, 
when  I have  preached  to  others, 
I myself  should  be  a cast-away. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xx.  1.  - 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like 
unto  a man  that  is  an^  house- 
holder, which  went  out  early  in 
the  morningto  hire  labourers  into 
his  vineyard.  And  when  he  had 
agreed  with  the  labourers  for  a 
penny  aday,  he  sent  them  into  his 
vineyard.  And  he  w ent  out  about 
the  "third  hour,  and  saw^  others^ 
standing  idle  in  the  market-place, 
and  said  unto  them.  Go  ye  also 
into  the  vineyard,  and  whatso 


SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 


62 

ever  is  right  I will  give  you.  And 
they  went  their  way.  Again  he 
went  out  about  the  sixth  and  ninth 
hour,  and  did  likewise.  And  about 
the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out, 
and  found  others  standing  idle, 
and  saith  unto  them.  Why  stand 
ye  here  all  the  day  idle  .?  They  sav 
tinto  him,  Because  no  man  hath 
hired  us.  He  saith  unto  them,  Go 
ye  also  into,  the  vineyard,  and 
whatsoever  is  right,  that  shall  ye 
receive.  So  when  even  was  come, 
the  lord  of  the  vineyard  saith  un- 
to his  steward,  Call  the  labourers, 
and  give  them  their  hire,  begin- 
ning from  the  last  unto  the  farst. 
And  when  they  came,  that  were 
hired  about  the  eleventh  hour, 
they  received  every  man  a pen- 
ny. But  when  the  first  came, they 
supposed  that  they  should  have 
received  more ; and  they  likewise 
received  every  man  a "penny.  And 
when  they  had  received  it,  they 
murmured  against  the  good  man 
of  the  house,  saying,  These  last 
have  wrought  but  one  hour,  and 
thou  hast  made  them  equal  unto 
- us,  which  have  borne  the  burden 
and  heat  of  the  day.  • But  he  an- 
swered one  of  them,  and  said, 
Friend,  Ido  thee  no  wroug;  didst 
not  thou  agree  with  me  for  a pen- 
ny ? Take  that  thine  is,  and  g^thy 
way;  JL  will  give  unto  this  last 
even  as  unto  thee.  Is  it  nbt  law- 
ful for  me  to  do  what  I will  with 
mine  own.?  Is  thine  eve  evil  be- 
cause I am  good .?  So  the  last  shall 
be  first,  and  the  first  last;  for  ma- 
ny be  called,  but  few  chosen. 


Tfie  Sunday  called  Sexagesimal  or 
the  secor^  Sunday  before  Lent. 

I The  Collect. 

OLORD  God,  who  seest  that 
we  put  not  our  trust  in  any 
thing  that  we  do ; mercifully  grant 
that  by  thy  power  we  may  be 
defended  against  all  adversity, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amm. 


The  Epistle.  2 Cor.  xi.  19. 

Ye  sutler  fools  gladly,  seeing 
ye  yourselves  are  wise.  For 
ye  sutler  if  a man  bring  you  into 
bondage,  if  a man  devour  you,  if 
a man  take  of  you,  if  a man  exalt 
himself,  if  a man  smite  you  on  the 
face.  I speak  as  concerning  re- 
proach, as  though  we  had  been 
weak;  howbeit,  ivhereinsoever 
any  is  bold,  (1  speak  foolishly)  I 
am  bold  also.  Are  they  Hebrews .? 
so  am  I : are  they  Israelites .?  so 
am  1 ; are  they  the  seed  of  Abra- 
ham.? so  am  I:  are  tliey  minis- 
ters of  Christ.?  (I  speak  as  h fool) 

I am  more : In  labours  more  a- 
bundant;  in  stripes  above  mea-* 
sure;  in  prisons  more  frequent; 
in  deaths  oft.  Of  the  Jews  five 
times  received  I forty  stripes  save 
one;  thrice  was  I beaten  with 
rods ; once  was  I stoned ; thrice 
I suffered  shipwreck ; a night  and 
a day  have  I been  in  the  deep ; in 
journeyings  often ; in'  perils  of 
waters;  in  perils  of  robbers;  in 
perils  by  mine  own  countrymen ; 
in  peril^  by  the  heathen ; in  perils 
in  the  city ; in  perils  in  the  wilder- 
ness ; in  perils  in  the  sea ; in  periU 
among  false  brethren ; in  weari- 
ness  and  painfulness ; in  watch- 
ings often;  in  hunger  and  thirst; 
in  fastings  often;  in  cold  and  na- 
kedness ; besides  those  thingsthat 
are  without,  that  which  cometh 
upon  me  daily,  the  care  of  all  the 
Churches.  Who  is  weak,  and  ! 
am  not  weak .?  who  is  offended, 
and  I burn  not .?  If  I must  needs 
glory,  I will  glory  of  the  things 
which  concern  mine  infirmities. 
The  God.and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which  is  blessed  for 
evermore,  knoAveth  that  1 lie  not. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  viii.  4. 
'ITT'HEN  much  people  were 
VV  gathered  together,  and 
were  come  to  him  out  of  every 
city,  he  spake  by  a parable : A 
sower  went  out  to  sow. his  seed , 
and  as  he  sowed,  some  fell  by  the 
way-side, and  it  was  ti  oddendown , 


QUINQUAGESIMA  SUNDAY.  63 


and  the  fowls  of  the  air  devoured 
it;  and  some  fell  upon  a rock,  and 
as  sooji  as  it  was  sprung’  up,  it 
withered  away  beca’use  it  lacked 
moisture ; and  some  fell  among 
thorns,  and  the  thorns  sprang  up 
with  it,  and  choaked  it;  and  other, 
fell  on  good  ground,  and  sprang 
up,  and  bare  fruit  an  hundred 
fold.  And  when  he  had  said  tliese 
things,  he  cried.  He  that  hath  ears 
to  hear,  let  him  hear.  And  his 
disciples  asked  him,  saying.  What 
might  this  parable  be.?  And  he 
said.  Unto  you  it  is  gMven  to 
know  the  mysteries  of  the  king- 
dom of  God ; but  to  others  in  par- 
ables : that  seeing  they  might  not 
see,  and  hearing  they  might  not 
understand.  Now  the  parable  is 
this:  the  seed  is  the  word  of  God. 
Those  by  the  way-side  are  they 
that  hear;  then  cometh  the  devil, 
and  taketh  away  the  word  out  of 
their  hearts,  lest  they  should  be- 
lieve and  be  saved.  "They  on  the 
rock  are  they,  which,  when  they 
hear,  receive  the  word  witli  joy; 
and  these  have  no  root,  which  for 
a while  believe,  and  in  time  of 
temptation  fall  away.  And  that 
which  fell  among  thorns  are  thev 
which,  w'hen  they  have  beared, 
go  forth,  and  are  choaked  with 
cares,  and  riches,  and  pleasures 
ot  this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit  to 
perfection.  But  that  on  the  good 
ground  are  they,  which,  in  an  ho- 
nest and  good  heart,  having 
heard  the  word,  keep  it,  an(i 
bring  forth  fruit  with  patience. 

The  S/inday  tailed  Q^uinquagesvna^ 
or  the  next  Sunday  before  l^nt. 

The  Collect. 

OL0RD,  wlio  hast  taught  us 
that  all  our  doings  without 
charity  are  nothing  worth ; send 
thy  Holy  Ghost,  and  pour  into 
our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift 
of  charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace, 
*»ndof  all  virtues;  without  which, 
w^hososu/e-r  liveth  is  counted  dead 
before  thee ; Grant  this  for  thine 
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only  Son  Jesus  Christ’s  sake. 
Anien. 

The  Epistle.  1 Cor.  xiii.  1. 

Though  I speak  with  the 
tongues  of  men  and  of  an- 
. gels,  and  have  not  charity,  I am 
become  as  sounding  brass  or  a 
tinkling  cymbal:  And  though  I 
have  tlie  gift  of  prophecy,  and 
understand  all  mysteries/ and  all 
knowledge ; and  though  I have 
all  faith,  so  that  1 could  remove 
mountains,  and  have  not  charity, 
I am  nothing.  And  though  I be- 
stow all  my  goods  to  feed  the 
poor,  and  though  I give  my  body 
to  be  burned,  and  have  not  cha- 
rity, it  proiiteth  me  nothin^’. 
Charity  suifereth  long,  and  is 
kind;  charity  envieth  not;  char- 
ity vaunteth  not  itself;  is  not 
pulled  up  ; doth  not  behave  itself 
unseemly  ; seeketh  not  her  own  ; 
is  not  easily  provoked ; thinketh 
no  evil ; rejoiceth  not  in  iniqub 
ty,  but  rejoiceth  in  the  truth ; 
beareth  all  things,  belie veth  all 
things,  hopeth  all  things,  endu- 
retii  all  things.  Charity  never 
faileth  : but  whether  there  be  pro- 
phecies, they  shall  fail ; whether 
there  be  tongues,  they  shall  cease; 
whether  there  be  knowledge,  it 
shall  vanish  away.  For  we  know 
in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part. 
But  when  that  which  is  perfect  is 
come,  then  that  which  is  in  part 
shall  be  done  away.  When  I was 
a child,  I spake  as  a child,  I under- 
stood as  a child,  I thought  as  a 
child ; but  when  I became  a man, 

T put  away  childish  things.  For 
now  we  se^  through  a glass 
darkly;  but  then  face  to  face: 
now  I know  in  part;  but  then 
shall  I know  even  as  also  I am 
known.  And  now  abideth  faith, 
hope,  charity,  these  three;  but 
the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xviii.  31. 

Then  Jesus  took  unto  him  the 
twelve  and  said  unto  tbemj 


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54  ASH-WEDNESDAY. 


Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem/ 
and  all  things  that  are  wiitten  by 
the  prophets  concerning  the  Son 
of  man  shall  be  accomplished. 
For  he  shall  be  delivered  unto  the 
Gentiles,  and  shall  be  mocked, 
and  spitefully  entreated,  and  spit- 
ted on:  And  they  shall  scourge 
him,  and  put  him  to  death;  and 
the  third  clay  he  shall  rise  again. 
And  they  understood  none  of 
these  things:  and  this  saying  was 
hid  from  them,  neither  knew  they 
the  things  which  were  spoken. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  he 
was  come  nigh  unto  Jericho,  a 
certain  blind  man  sat  by  the  way- 
side  begging;  and,  hearing  the 
multitude  pass  by,  he  asked  what 
it  meant.  And  they  told  him,  that 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by.  And 
he  cried,  saying,  Jesus  thou  Son 
of  David,  have  mercy  on  me. 
And  they  which  went  oefore  re- 
buked him,  that  he  should  hold 
his  peace;  but  he  cried  so  much 
the  more,  Thou  Son  of  David, 
have  mercy  on  me.  And  Jesus 
stood,  and  commanded  him  to  be 
brought  unto  him : and  when  he 
was  come  near,  he  asked  him,  say- 
ing, What  wilt  thou  that  I should 
do  unto  thee  ? And  he  said,  Lord, 
that  I may  receive  my  sight.  And 
Jesus  said  unto  him.  Receive  thy 
sight ; thy  faith  ha\h  saved  thee. 
And  immediately  he  received  his 
sight,  and  followed  him,  glorify- 
ing God:  and  all  the  people, 
when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise 
unto  God. 


Tli^  first  day  of  Lent,  commonly 
called  Mh-  Wednesday. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hatest  nothing  that 
thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive 
the  sins  of  all  those  who  are  pen- 
itent; create  and  make  in  us 
new  and  contrite  hearts,  that  we, 
worthily  lamenting  our  sins  and 
acknowledging  our  wretched- 
ness; may  obtain  of  thee;  the  God 


of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission 
and  forgiveness,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ This  Collect  is  to  be  read  every  day  in 
Lent,  after  the  Collect  appointed  for 
the  day. 

^ At  Morning  Prayer,  the  Litany  being 
ended,  shall  be  said  tiie  follow  ing  Pray  - 
ers,  immediately  before  the  general 
Thanksgiving. 

OLORD,  w^e  beseech  thee, 
'’merciftilly  hear  our  prayers, 
and  spare  all  those  who  confess 
their  sins  unto  thee;  that  they, 
whose  consciences  by  sin  are  ac- 
cused, by  thy  merciful  pardon 
may  be  absolved,  through  Christ 
our  Lord,  Amen. 

OM0ST  mighty  God,  and 
merciful  Father,  who  hast 
compassion  upon  all  men,  and 
hafest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
made ; w ho  wouldest  not  the 
death  of  a sinner,  but  rather  that 
he  should  turn  from  his  sin,  and 
be  saved;  mercifully  forgive  us 
our  trespasses  ; receive  and  com 
fort  us,  who  are  grieved  and 
wearied^  with  the  burden  of  our 
sins.  Thy  property  is  always  to 
have  mercy ; to  thee  only  if  ap 
pertaineth  to  forgive  sins:  spare 
us  therefore,  good  Lord,  spare 
thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed: enter  not  into  judgment 
with  thy  servants,  who  are  vile 
earth,  and  miserable  sinners;  but 
so  turn  thine  anger  from  us,  who 
meekly  acknowledge  our  vile- 
ness, and  truly  repent  us  of  our 
faults;  and  so  make  haste  to  help 
us  in  this  world,  that  w^e  may 
ever  live  with  thee  in  the  world 
to  come,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

H Then  shall  the  People  say  this  that 
followeth,  after  the  Minister, 

Turn  thou  us,  O good  Lord, 
and  so  shall  we  be  turned. 
Be  favourable,  0 Lord,  be  fa- 
vourable to  thy  people,  who  turn 
to  thee  in  weeping,  fasting  and 
praying.  Foriiiou  art  a merci- 
ful God;  full  of  compassion  long^ 


THE  FIKST  3U: 

siift'oi’irig',  atul  of  great  pity. 
Thou  sparest  when  we  deserve 
punishment,  and  in  thy  wrath 
thinkest  upon  mercy.  Spare  thy 
people,  good  Lord,  spare  them ; 
and  let  not  thine  heritage  be 
brought  to  confusion.  Hear  us, 
Lord,  for  thy  mercy  is  great ; 
and  after  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies  look  upon  us,  through 
the  merits  and  mediation  of  thy 
blessed  Son,  Jesus  Chiist  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

For  tfie  Epistle.  Joel  ii.  12, 

T^URN  ye  even  to  me,  saith  the 
. Lord,  with  all  your  heart, 
and  with  fasting,  and  ^yith  weep- 
ing, and  with  mourning.  And 
rend  your  heart,  and  not  your 
garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord 
your  God  : for  he  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of 
great  kindness,  and  repenteth 
him  of  the  evil.  Who  kao'^veth 
if  he  will  return,  and  repent,  and 
leave  a blessing  behind  him, 
even  a meat-offering  and  a drink- 
offering  unto  the  , Lord  your 
God  Blow  the  trumpet  in  Zion, 
sanctify  a fast,  call  a soiemn 
assembly,  gather  the  people, 
sanctify  the  congregation,  as- 
semble the  elders,  gather  the 
children  and  those  that  suck 
the  breasts;  let  the  bridegroonf 
go  forth  of  his  chamber,  and 
the  bride  out  of  her  closet ; let 
the  priests,  the  ministers  of  the 
Lord,  weep  between  the  porch 
and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say, 
Spare  thy  people,  O Lord,  and 
give  not  thine  heritage  to  re- 
proach, that  the  heathen  should 
rule  over  them:  wherefore  should 
they  say  among  the  people, 
Where  is  their  God  ^ 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  vi.  16. 

WHEN  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the 
hypocrites,  of  a sad  coun- 
tenance; for  they  disfigure  their 
faces,  that  they  may  appear  unto 
men  to  fast.  Verily  I say  unto 
vou,  they  have  their  reward, 
l^t  tUau»  whea  thou  fastesti 


^DAY  IN  LENT.  65 

anoint  thine  head,  and  wash  thy 
face,  that  thou  appear  not  unto 
men  to  fast,  but  unto  thy  Father 
which  is  in  secret;  and  thy  Fa- 
ther which  seeth  in  secret,  shall 
reward  thee  openly.  Lay  not  up 
for  yourselves  treasures  upon 
earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break 
through  and  steal;  But  lay  up 
for  yourselves  treasures  in  hea- 
ven, where  neither  moth  nor 
rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  do  not  break  through  nor 
steal:  For  where  your  treasure 
is,  there  will  your  fieart  be  also. 

T/ic  first  Sundaij  in  Lent. 

The  Collect. 

OL0KD,  who  for  our  sake 
flidst  fast  forty  days  and  forty 
nights ; give  us  graceho  use  suen 
abstinence,  that  our  flesh  being 
subdued  to  the  Spirit,  w^e  may 
ever  obey  thy  godly  motions  in 
righteousness  and  true  holiness, 
to  tliy  honour  and  glory,  who 
iivest  and  reignest  with  the  Fa- 
ther and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2 Cor.  vi.  1.  . 
ILTyE  then,  as  workers  together 
VV  w ith  him, beseech  you  also, 
that  ye  receive  not  the  grace  of 
God  in  vain:  (For  he  saith,  I 
have  heard  thee  in  a time  ac- 
cepted, and  in  the  day  of  salva- 
tion have  I succoured  thee ; be- 
hold, now  is  the  accepted  time ; 
behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salva- 
tion) giving  no  offence  in  any 
thing,  that  the  ministry  be  not 
blamed ; but  in  all  things  aj}- 
proving  ourselves  as  the  mi- 
nisters of  God,  in  much  patience, 
in  afflictions,  in  necessities,  in 
distresses,  in  stripes,  in  imprison- 
ments, in  tumults,  in  labours,  in 
watchings,  in  fastings;  by  pure- 
ness, by  knowledjge,  by  long- 
suffering,  by  kindness,  by  the 
Holy  Ghost, by  love  unfeigned , by 
the  word  of  truthi  by  the  power  of 


66  THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

God,  by  the  armour  of  righteous- 
ness on  the  right  hand  and  on  the 
left,  by  honour  and  dishonour, 
by  evil  report  and  good  report; 
as  deceivers,  and  yet  true;  as 
unknown,  and  yet  well-known; 
as  dying,  and  b^iold  we  live  ; as 
chastened,  and  not  killed ; as 
sorrowful,  yet  alway  rejoicing; 
as  poor,  yet  making  many  rich ; 
as  having  nothing,  and  yet  pos- 
sessing all  things. 

St.  Matt.  iv.  1. 


The  Gospel, 


Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the 
spirit  into  the  wilderness,  to 
be  tempted  of  the  devil:  And 
when  he  had  fasted  forty  days 
and  forty  nights,  he  was  after- 
ward an  hungered.  And  when 
the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said, 

If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  com- 
mand that  these  stones  be  made 
bread.  But  he  answered  and 
said,  It  is  written,  Man  shall  not 
live  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every 
word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the 
mouth  of  God.  Then  the  devil 
taketh  him  up  into  the  holy  city, 
and  setteth  him  on  a pinnacle  of 
the  temple,  and  saith  unto  him.  If 
thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  cast  thy- 
self dpwn;  for  it  is  written.  He 
shall  give  his  angels  charge  con- 
cerningthee;  and  in  their  hands 
they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at 
any  time  thou  dash  thy  foot 
against  a stone.  Jesus  said  unto 
him.  It  is  written  again,  Thou 
shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Again  the  devil  taketh  him  up 
into  an  exceeding  high  niountain, 
and  showeth  him  all  the  king- 
doms of  the  world,  and  the  glory 
of  them;  and  saith  unto  him. 

All  these  things  will  I give  thee, 
if  thou  wilt  fall  down  and  wor- 
shii)  me.  Then  saith  Jesus  unto 
him.  Get  thee  hence,  Satan;  for 
it  is  written.  Thou  shalt  worship 
the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him  only 
shalt  thou  serve.  Then  the  devil 
leaveth  him,  and,  behold,  angels  i sought  ium,  sayiiig,  Send  her  a- 
c^me  and  ministered  unto  him.  1 way  *_for  she  crieth  after  us.  But 


The  second  Sunday  in  [jmt. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  who  seesi 

that  we  have  no  power  of 
ourselves  to  help  our.selves;  keep 
us  both  outwardly  in  our  bodies, 
and  inwardly  in  our  souls;  that 
we  may  be  defended  from  all  ad- 
versities which  may  happen  to 
the  body,  and  from  all  evil 
thoughts  which  may  assault  and 
hurt  the  soul,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1 Thess.  iv.  1. 
beseech  you,  brethren, 
V V and  exhort  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus,  that  as  ye  have  received 
of  us  how  ye  ought  to  walk,  and 
to  please  God,  so  ye  would 
abound  more  and  more.  For  ye 
know  what  Commandments  we 
gave  you  by  the  Lord  Jesus. 
For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  even 
your sanctificration,  that  ye  should 
abstain  from  fornication ; that 
every  one  of  you  should  know 
how  to  possess  his  vessel  in  sanc- 
tification and  honour;  not  in  the 
lust  of  concupiscence,  even  as 
the  Gentiles  which  know  not 
God : that  no  man  go  beyond  and 
defraud  his  brother  in  any  mat- 
ter; because  that  the  Lord  is  the 
avenger  of  all  such,  as  Ave  also 
have  forewarned  you  and  testi- 
fied. For  God  hath  not  called 
us  unto  unclean  ness,  but  unto 
holiness.  He  therefore  that  de- 
spisetb,  despiseth  not  man,  but 
God,  who  hath  also  given  unto 
us  his  Holy  Spirit. 

The  Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xv.  21. 

JESUS  went  thence,  and  de- 
parted into  the  coasts  of  Tyre 
and  Sidon.  And  behold,  a woman 
of  Canaan  came  out  of  the  same 
coasts,  fi^nd  cried  unto  him,  say- 
ing, Have  mercy  on  me,  O Lord, 
thou  Son  of  David  : my  daughter 
is  grievously  vexed  with  a devil. 
But  he  answered  her  not  a word. 
And  his  disciples  came  and  be- 


THE  THIKI)  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


he  answered  and  said)  1 am  not 
sent  but  unto  the  lost  sheep  ot  tlie 
house  of  Israel.  Then  came  she 
and  woi*shipped  him,  sayine:, 
Lord,  help  me.  But  he  answered 
and  said,  It  is  not  meet  to  take 
the  children’s  bread,  and  to  cast 
it  to  dogs.  And  she  said,  Truth, 
Lord;  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the 
crumbs  which  fall  from  their  mas- 
ter’s table,  Then  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  her,  O woman, great 
is  thy  faith:  be  it  unto  thee  even 
as  thou  wilt.  And  her  daughter 
was  made  whole  from  that  very 
hour. 


T/te  Uiird  Sunday  in  IatU. 

Tfie  Collect. 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty 
God,  look  upon  the  hearty 
desires  of  thy  humble  servants, 
end  stretch  fortli  the  right  hand 
of  thy  Majesty,  to  be  our  defence 
against  all  our  enemies,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amtn. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  v.  1. 

Be  ye  therefore  followers  of 
God,  as  dear  children ; and 
walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath 
loved  us,  and  hath  given  himself 
for  us,  an  ottering  and  a sacrifice  to 
God,  for  a sweet-smelling  savour. 
But  fornication  and  all  unclean- 
ness, or  covetousness,  let  it  not 
be  once  named  amongst  you,  as 
becometh  saints;  neither  filthi- 
ness, nor  foolisli  talking,  nor  jest- 
ing, which  are  not  convenient ; 
but  rather  giving  of  tlianks.  For 
this  ye  know,  that  no  w Iiorcmon- 
ger,  nor  unclean  person,  nor  co- 
vetous man,  who  is  an  idolater, 
hath  any  inheritance  in  the  king- 
dom of  Christ,  and  of  God.  Let 
no  man  deceive  you  with  vain 
words  ; for  because  of  these  things 
cometh  the  wrath  of  God  u])on 
the  children  of  disol)edience.  Be 
not  ye  therefore  partakers  with 
them;  for  ye  were  sometimes 
darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in 
the  Lord;  walk  as  children  of 
light;  (For  the  fruit  of  the  spirit 


5T 

is  in  all  goodness,  and  righteous' 
ness,  and  truth)  proving  what  is 
acceptable  unto  the  Lord.  And 
have  no  fellow  ship  with  the  un- 
fruitful works  of  darkness,  but  ra- 
ther reprove  triern.  For  it  is  a 
shame  even  to  speak  of  those 
things  which  are  done  of  them 
in  secret.  But  all  things  that  are 
reproved,  are  made  manifest  bv 
the  light;  for  whatsoever  doth 
make  manifest  is  lidit.  Where- 
fore he  saith.  Awake,  thou  that 
sleepest,  and  arise  from  the  dead, 
and  Christ  shall  give  thee  light. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xi.  i4. 

J ESUS  was  casting  out  a devil, 
and  it  was  dumb.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  when  the  devil  was  gone 
out,  the  dumb  spake ; and  the 
people  wondered.  But  some  of 
them  said,  He  casteth  out  devils 
through  Beelzebub,  the  chief  of 
the  devils.  And  others,  tempt- 
ing him,  sought  of  him  a sign 
from  heaven.  But  he,  knowing 
their  thoughts,  said  unto  them, 
Every  kingdom  divided  against 
itself,  is  brought  to  desolation; 
and  a house  divided  against  a 
house,  falleth.  If  Satan  also  be 
divided  again.st  himself,  how  shall 
his  kingdom  stand?  because  ye 
say  that  I cast  out  devils  through 
Beelzebub.  And  if  I by  Beelze- 
bub cast  out  devils,  % whom 
do  your  sons  cast  them  out? 
therefore  shall  they  be  your 
judges.  But  if  I w ith  the  finger 
of  God  cast  out  devils,  no  doubt 
the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  up- 
on you.  When  a stroiig  man 
armed  keepeth  his  palace,  his 
goods  are  in  peace;  hut  when  a 
stronger  than  he  shall  come  upon 
him  and  overcome  him,  he  taketh 
from  him  all  his  armour  wherein 
he  trusted, and  dividethhis  spoils. 
He  that  is  not  with  me,  is  against 
me ; and  he  that  gatheroth  not 
with  me,  scattereth.  When  the 
unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  w^alketh  through  dry 
places,  seeking  rest;  and  filiding 


58 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


none,  he  saith,  I will  return  unto 
my  house  whence  1 came  out. 
And  when  he  comcth,  he  findeth 
il  swept  and  garnished.  Then 
goeth  he,  and  taketh  to  him  se- 
ven other  spirits  more  wicked 
than  himself,  and  they  enter  in, 
and  dwell  there;  and  the  last 
state  of  that  man  is  worse  than 
the  first.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as 
he  spake  these  things,  a certain 
woman  of  the  company  lift  up 


which  hath  an  husband.  Now 
we,  bretiiren,  as  Isaac  was,  are 
the  children  of  promise.  But  as 
then,  he  that  was  born  after  the 
flesh  persecuted  him  that  was 
born  after  the  spirit ; even  so  it 
is  flow.  Nevertheless,  what  saith 
the  Scripture.?  Cast  out  the  bond- 
woman  and  her  son  ; for  the  son 
of  the  bond-woman  shall  not  be 
heir  with  the  son  of  the  free- 
woman.  So  then,  brethren,  we 
are  not  children  of  the  botid-wo- 


her  voice,  and  said  unto  him, , 

Blessed  is  the  womb  that  bare  j man,  but  of  the  tree.  ^ 
thee,  and  the  paps  which  thou!  St.  John  vi.  1. 

hast  sucked.  But  he  said.  Yea,  | fESUS  went  over  the  sea  m 
rather  blessed  are  they  that  hear  which  is  the  sea  ot 


the  wmrd  of  God,  and  keep  it 


Tiberias.  And  a great  multitude 
followed  him,  because  they  saw 
his  miracles  which  he  did  on 
them  that  were  diseased.  And 


The  fourth  Sunday  in  Lend. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Al-  j Jesus  went  up  into  a mountain, 
mighty  God,  that  we,  who  j and  there  he  sat  with  his  disci- 
for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  | pies.  And  the  passover,  a f^st 
deserve  to  be  punished,  by  the  i of  the  Jew^s,  was  nigh.  When 
comfort  of  thy  grace  may  merci- j Jesus  then  lift  up  his  eyes,  and 
fully  be  relieved,  through  our . saw  a great  company  come  unto 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence 


Jlmen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iv.  21. 
rpELL  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be 


shall  we  buy  bread  that  these  may 
eat.?  (And  this  he  said  to  prove 
him ; for  he  himself  knew  what 


hear  the  law  .?  For  it  is  written, 
that  Abraham  had  two  sons,  the 
one  by  a bond-maid,  the  other  by 
a free-woman.  But  he  who  was 
of  the  bond-woman  was  born  af- 


JL  under  the  law,  do  ye  not  i he  would  do.)  Philip  answered 
” ■ ‘ * him,  Two  hundred  penny-worth 

of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for 
them,  that  every  one  of  them 
may  take  a little-  One  of  his 

, disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Peter’s 

ter  tlmlflesh  ; ^ free- j brother,  saith  unto  him,  There 

woman  was  by  promise.  Which  ' is  a lad  here  which  hath  five 
things  are  an  allegory : for  these  I barley  loaves,  and  two  small 
are  the  two  covenants  ; the  one  | fishes;  but  what  are  they  among 
from  Mount  Sinai, which  gender- ' so  many?  And  Jesus  said.  Make 
eth  to  bondage,  which  is  Agar.  | the  men  sit  down.  Now  there 
For  this  Agar  is  Mount  Sinai  in  was  much  grass  m the  place.  So 
Arabia,and  answerethto.lerusa-lthe  men  sal  dove n,  in  number 
lem  which  now  is,  and  is  in  bond- ! about  five  thousand.  And  Jesus 
age  with  her  children.  But  .Te-j  took  the  loaves,  and  when  he 


rusalem  which  is  above,  is  free ; 
which  is  the  mother  of  us  all. 
For  it  is  written.  Rejoice,  thou 
barren  that  bearest  not;  break 
forth  and  cry,  thou  that  travail- 
est  not ; for  the  desolate,  hath 
many  more  children  than  she 


had  given  thanks,  he  distributed 
to  the  disciples,  and  the  disciples 
to  them  that  were  set  down,  and 
likewise  of  the  fishes  as  much  as 
they  would.  When  they  were 
filled,  he  said  unto  his  disciples^ 
Gather  up  the  fragments  that  re-? 


THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER.  ' 69 

main,  that  nothing  be  lost.|lieve  me?  He  that  is  of  God, 
Jherefore  they  gathered  them  i heareth  God’s  words;  ye  there- 


together,  and  filled  twelve  bas- 
kets with  the  fragments  of  the 
five  barley  loaves,  which  re- 
mained over  aiid  above  unto 
them  that  had  eaten.  Then  those 
men,  when  they  had  seen  the 
miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said,  This 
is  of  a truth  that  prophet  that 
should  come  into  the  world. 


The  Jiflh  Sunday  in  Lent. 

The  Collect. 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almightv 
God,  mercifully  to  look 
upon  thy  people;  that  by  thy 
great  goodness  they  maj  be  go- 
verned and  preserved  evermore, 
both  in  body  and  soul,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Jimen. 
The  Epistle.  Heb.  is.  1 1. 

CHRIST  bein^  come  an  high 
priest  of  good  things  to  come, 
by  a greater  and  moi'e  perfect 
tabeniacle,  not  made  with  hands ; 
that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building; 
neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and 
calves;  but  by  his  own  blood  he 
entered  in  once  into  the  holy 
place,  having  obtained  eternal 
redemption,  lor  us.  For  if  the 
blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and 
the  ashes  of  an  heifer  sprinkling 
the  unclean,  sanctifieth  to  the 
purifying  of  the  flesh  ; how'  much 
more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ, 
who,  through  the  eternal  Spirit, 
off*ered  himself  without  spot  to 
God,  purge  your  conscience 
from  deacT  w'orks  to  serve  the 
living  God  And  for  this  cause 
he  is  'the  Mediator  of  the  new 
Testament,  that  by  means  of 
death,  for  the  redemption  of 
the  transgressions  that  were  un- 
der the  fir.<»1.  Testament,  they 
'W’^hich  are  called  might  receive 
the  promise  of  eternal  inherit- 
ance. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Jolin  viii.  46. 
TESUS  said.  Which  you  con- 
vinceth  me  of  sin  ? And  if  I 
the  truth,  why  do  ye  not  be- 


fore hear  them  not,  because  ye 
are  not  of  God.  Then  answ  ered 
the  Jews,  and  said  unto  him, 
Say  we  not  well,  that  thou  art  a 
Samaritan,  and  hast  a devil  ? Je- 
sus answered,  I have  not  a devil: 
but  1 honour  my  Father,  and  ye 
do  dishonour  me.  And  I seek 
not  mine  own  glory:  there  is 
bne^  that  seeketli  and  judgeth. 
Verily,  verily,  1 say  unto  you.  If 
a man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall 
never  see  death.  Then  said  the 
Jews  unto  him,  Now'^  w^e  know 
that  thou  hast  a devil : Abraham 
is  dead,  and  the  prophets ; and 
thou  sayest.  If  a man  keep  my 
saying  he  shall  never  taste  of 
death.  Art  thou  greater  than 
our  father  Abraham,  which  is, 
dead.^  and  the  piophets  are  dead: 
w^hom  makes!  thou  thyself.?  Je- 
sus answered,  If  I honour  mvself, 
my  honour  is  nothing;  it  is  my 
Father  that  honoureth  me,  of 
whom  ye  say,  that  he  is  your 
God : yet  ye  have  not  knowm 
him ; but  I know  him : and  if  1 
should  say^  I know\him  not,  1 
shall  be  a liar  like  unto  you  ; but 
I know  him,  and  keep  his  saying. 
Your  father  Abraham  rejoiced  to 
see  my  day,  and  he  saw  it,  and 
w^as  glad.  Then  said  the  Jews 
unto  him.  Thou  art  not  yet  fifty 
years  old,  and  hast  thou  seen 
Abraham.?  Jesus  said  unto  them, 
Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you, 
before  Abraham  was,  I am.  Then 
took  they  up  stones  to  cast  at 
him;  but  Jesus  hid  himself,  and 
went  out  of  the  temple. 


The  Sunday  next  before  Easter. 

The  Collect. 

\ LMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who,  of  thy  tender  love 
towards  mankind,  hast  sent  thy 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to 
take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to 
suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  that 
all  mankind  should  follow^  the  ex 


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ample  of  his  great  humility ; 
mercifully  grant  that  vve  may 
both  (follow  the  example  of  his 
patience,  and  also  be  mad%  par- 
takers of  his  Insurrection,  through 
the  saipe  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  ii.  5. 

Let  this  mind  be  in  you, 
which  was  also  in  Christ  Je- 
sus: who  being  in  the  form  of 
God,  thought  it  not  robbery  to 
be  equal  with  God;  but  made 
himself  of  no  reputation,  and 
took  upon  him  the  form  of  a ser- 
vant, and  was  made  in  the  like- 
ness of  men : and  being  found  in 
fashion  as  a man,  he  humbled 
himself,  and  became  obedient 
unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the 
cross.  Wherefore  God  also  hath 
highly  exalted  him,  and  given 
him  a name  which  is  above  eve- 
ry name;  that  at  the  name  of 
Jesus  everv  knee  should  bow,  of 
things  in  lieaven,  and  things  in 
earth,  and  things  under  the  earth ; 
and  that  every  tongue  should 
confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord, 
to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xxvii.  1. 

WHEN  the  morning  was 
come,  all  the  chief  priests 
and  elders  of  the  people  took 
counsel  against  Jesus  to  put  him 
to  death.  And  when  they  had 
bound  him,  they  led  him  away, 
and  delivered  him  to  Pontius 
Pilate  the  governor.  Then  Ju- 
das, who  had  betrayedhim,  when 
he  saw  that  he  was  condemned, 
repented  himself,  and  brought 
again  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver 
to  the  chief  priests  and  elders, 
saying,  I have  sinned,  in  that  I 
have  betrayed  the  innocent  blood. 
And  thev  said.  What  is  that  to 
us?  see^hou  to  that.  And  he 
cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in 
the  temple,  and  departed,  and 
went  and  hanged  himself.  And 
the  chief  priests  took  the  silver 
pieces,  and  said.  It  is  not  lawful 
/or  to  puttb^m  into  the  keasury, 


because  it  is  the  price  of  blood 
And  they  took  counsel,  and 
bought  with  them  the  potter’s 
field  to  bury  strangers  in.  Where- 
fore that  held  was  called,  The 
held  of  blood,  unto  this  day. 
(Then  was  fulhlled  that  which 
was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  pro- 
phet, saying.  And  they  took  the 
thirty  pieces  of  silver,,  the  price 
of  him  tJiat  was  valued,  whom 
they  of  the  children  of  Israel  did 
value,  and  gave  them  for  the  pot- 
ter’s held,  as  the  Lord  appointed 
me.)  And  Jesus  stood  before 
the  governor;  and  the  governor 
asked  him,  saying.  Art  thou  the 
King  of  the  Jews?  And  Jesus 
said  unto  him.  Thou  sayest.  And 
when  he  was  accused  of  the 
chief  priests  and  elders,  he  an- 
swered nothing.  Then  saith  Pi- 
late unto  him,  Hearest  thou  not 
how  many  things  they  witness 
against  thee  ? And  he  answered 
him  to  never  a word,  insomuch 
that  the  governor  marvelled 
greatly.  Now  at  that  feast  the 
governor  was  wont  to  release 
unto  the  people  a prisoner,  whom 
they  would.  And  they  had  then 
a notable  prisoner,  called  Barab- 
bas.  Therefore,  when  they  were 
gathered  together,  Pilate  said 
unto  them.  Whom  will  ye  that  I 
release  unto  you?  Barabbas,  or 
Jesus,  which  is  called  Christ.^ 
For  he  knew  that  for  envy  they 
had  delii’cred  him.  When  he 
was  set  down  on  the  judgment- 
seat,  his  wife  sent  unto  him,  say- 
ing, Have  thou  nothing  fo  do 
with  that  just  man;  for  I have 
suffered  many  things  this  day 
in  a dream  because  of  him.  But 
the  chief  priests  and  elders  per- 
suaded the  multitude  that  they 
should  ask  Barabbas,  and  destroy 
Jesus.  The  governor  answ^ered 
and  said  unto  them,  Whether  of 
the  twain  will  ye  that  I release 
untovou?  They  said,  Barabbas. 
Pilate  saith  unto  them.  What 
glKill  I do  then  with  Jesus,,  which^ 


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13  called  Christ?  They  all  say  un- 
to him,  Let  him  be  crucified. 
And  the  g^overnor  said,  Why, 
what  evil  hath  he  done?  But 
they  cried  out  the  more,  saying, 
Let  him  be  crucified.  When 
Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail 
nothing,  but  that  rather  a tumult 
was  made,  he  took  water  and 
washed  his  hands  before  the 
multitude,  saying,  I am  innocent 
of  the  blood  of  this  just  person: 
see  ye  to  it.  Then  answered  all 
the  people, and  said.  His  blood  be 
on  us,  and  on  our  children.  Then 
released  he  Barabbas  unto  them : 
and  when  he  had  scourged  Jeps, 
he  delivered  him  to  be  crucified. 
Then  the  soldiers  of  the  gover- 
nor took  .lesus  into  the  commorr- 
hail,  and  gathered  unto  him  the 
whole  band  of  soldiers.  And 
they  stripped  him,  and  put  on 
him  a scarlet  robe.  And  when 
they  had  platted  a crown  of 
thorns,  they  put  it  upon  his  head, 
and  a reed  in  his  right  hand ; and 
they  bowed  the  knee  before  hirn, 
and  mocked  him,  saying.  Hail, 
King  of  the  Jews!  And  they  spit 
upon  him,  and  took  the  reed  and 
smote  him  on  the  head.  And 
after  that  they  had  mocked  him, 
they  took  the  robe  off  from  him, 

■ and  put  his  own  raiment  on  him, 
and  led  him  away  to  crucify  him. 
And  as  they  came  out,  they  found 
a man  of  Cyrene,  Simon  by  name ; 
him  they  compelled  to  bear  his 
cross.  And  whenthey  were  come 
unto  a place  called  Golgotha,  that 
is  to  say,  a place  of  a skull,  they 
i gave  him  vinegar  to  drink  min- 
• gled  with  gall;  and  when  he  had 
tasted  thereof,  he  would  not 
drink.  And  they  crucified  him, 
and  parted  his  garments,  casting 
» lots:  that  it  might  be  fulfilled, 
which  was  spoken  by  the  jiro- 
])het,  They  parted  my  garments 
among  them,  and  upon  my  ves- 
iiire  did  they  cast  lots.  And 
silling  down,  they  w'atched  him 
tln-re;  and  s^t  up  over  lii**  head 


his  accusation  written,  THIS  IS 
JESUS  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS.  Then  were  there  two 
thieves  crucified  with  him,  one 
on  the  right  hand,  and  another 
on  the  left.  And  they  that  pass- 
ed by  revile(Jkim,  wagging  their 
head^s,  and  saying,  Thou  that  de- 
stroyest  the  temple,  and  buildest 
it  in  three  davs,  save  thyself:  li 
thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  come 
down  from  the  cross.  Likewise- 
also  the  chief  priests,  mocking 
him,  'with  the  scribes  and  elders, 
said,  He  saved  others,  himself  he 
cannot  save : If  he  be  the  King  of 
Israel,  let  him  now  come  down 
from  the  cross,  and  we  will  be- 
lieve him.  He  trusted  in  God ; 
let  him  deliver  him  now,  if  he 
will  have  him : for  he  said,  I am 
the  Son  of  God.  The  thieves  al- 
so which  w^ere  crucified  with 
him,  cast  the  same  in  his  teeth. 
Now  from  the  sixth  hour  there 
was  darkness  over  all  the  land,! 
unto  the  ninth  hour.  And  about 
the  ninth  hour,  Jesus  cried  with 
a loud  voice,  saying,  Elif  Eli, 
ma  sabachthani?  that  is  to  say,, 
My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou 
forsaken  me?  Some  ot  them  that 
stood  there,  when  they  heard 
that,  said.  This  man  calletn  for 
Elias.  And  straightway  one  of 
them  ran,  and  took  a spunge, 
and  filled  it  with  vinegar,  and 
put  it  on  a reed,and  gave  him  to 
drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  be,  let 
us  see  whether  Elias  will  come 
to  save  him.  Jesus,  when  he 
had  cried  again  with  a loud  voice, 
yielded  up  the  ghost..  And  be- 
hold, the  vail  of  tl^e  temple 
was  rent  in  twain,  from  the  top 
to  the  bottom  ; and  the  earth  did 
qnake,  and  the  rocks  rent;  and 
tlie  graves  were  opened;  and 
many  bodies  of  saints  which 
slept,  arose,  and  came  out  ot  the 
graves  after  his  resurrection,  and 
went  into  the  holy  city,  and 
peared  unto  many.  Now  when 
the  Centurion,  and,  tUev  Iim- 


m MOINDAY  BEFORE  EASTER, 


were  with  him  watching-  Jesus, 
saw  the  earthquake,  and  those 
things  that  were  done,  they  fear- 
greatly,  saying,  Truly  tlits  was 
the  Son  of  God. 


Monday  before  Easter. 

For  the  Epistle.  Isaiah  Ixiii.  1. 

WHO  is  this  thatcornetli  from 
Edom,  with  dyed  garments 
from  Bozrah?  this  that  is  glorious 
in  his  apparel,  trax^ellirig  in  the 
greatness  of  his  strength  ? - I that 
speak  in  righteousness,  miglity  to 
save.  Wherefore  art  thou  reh  in 
thine  apparel,  and  thy  garments 
like  him  that  treadeth  in  the  wine- 
fat  ? 1 have  trodden  the  wine- 
press alone,  and  of  the  people 
there  was  none  with  me : for  I 
will  tread  them  in  mine  anger, 
and  trample  them  in  my  fury, 
and  their  blood  sliall  be  sprinkled 
upon  iny  garments,^  and  I will 
stain  all  my  raiment..  For  the  day 
of  vengeance  is  in  mine  heart, 
and  tlip  year  of  my  redeemed  is 
come.  And  I looked,  and  there 
was  none  to  help  ; and  1 wonder- 
ed that  there  was  none  fp  upimld: 
therefore  mine  ow*n  ann  brought 
salvation  unto  me;  and  my  fury 
it  upheld  me.  And  I will  tread 
down  the  people  in  mine  anger, 
and  make  them  drunk  in  my  thry, 
and  I will  bring  down  their 
stren^li  to  the  eartli.  I will  men- 
tion the  loving  kindnesses  of  the 
Lord,  and  the  praises  of  the  Lord, 
aecordingto  all  tiiat  the  Lord  hath 
bestowed  on  us,  and  the  great 
^oodness‘  towards  the  house  of 
Esrael,  which  he  hath  bestowed 
on  them,  according  to  his  mer- 
cies, and  according  to  the  multi- 
tude of  his  loving  kindnesses.  For 
he  said^  Surely  they  arc  my  peo- 
ple, children  that  will  not  lie : So 
he  was  their  Saviour.  In  all  their 
affliction  he  was  afflicted,  and  tlie 
angel  of  his  presence  saved  them: 
in  nis  love  and  in  hiS  pity  he  re- 
deemed them,and.he  bare  them, 
cmriod  them  all  the  daj  s of 


old.  But  they  rebelled,  and  vex- 
ed his  Holy  Spirit : therefore  he 
was  turned  to  be  their  enemy, 
and  he  fought  against  them. 
Then  he  remembered  the  days  of 
old,  Moses  and  his  people,  say- 
ing, Where  is  he  that  brought 
them  up  out  of  the  sea,  with  the 
shepherd  of  liis  flock  Where  is 
he  that  put  his  Holy  Spirit  with- 
in him  ^ that  led  them  bytherigljt 
hand  of  Moses,  with  his  glorious 
arm  dividing'  the  water  before 
them,  to  make  himself  an  ever- 
lasting name  ^ That  led  them 
through  the  deep  as  an  horse  in 
the  wilderness,  that  they  should 
not  stumble  ^ As  a beast  goeth 
down  into  the  valley,  the  spirit  of 
the  Lord  caused  him  to‘  rest : so 
didst  thou  lead  thy  people,  to 
make  thyself  a glorious  name. 
Look  down  from  heaven,  and  be- 
hold from  the  habitation  of  thy 
holiness,  andof  thy  glory : Where 
is  thy  zeal,  and  tky  strengtli^  the 
sounding  of  thy  bowels^  and  of 
thy  mercies  towards  me.?  are 
they  restrained.?  Doubtless  thou 
art  our  F ather,  though  Abraham 
be  ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel  ac- 
knowledge us  not:  thou,  O Lord, 
art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer; 
thy  name  is  from  everlasting.  O 
Lord,  why  hast  thou  made  ns  to 
err  from  thy  ways,  and  hardened 
pur  heart  from  thy  fear  .?^  Return, 
dor  thy  servant’s  sake,  the  tribes 
of  thine  inheritance.  The  people 
of  thy  holiness  have  possessed  it 
but  a little  while : our  adversaries 
have  trodden  down  thy  sanctua- 
ry. We  are  thine  : thou  never 
barest  rule  over  them ; tliey  were 
not  called  by  thy  name. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  xiv.  1. 

After  two  days  was  the  feast 
of  the  Passover,  and  of  un- 
leavened bread:  and  the  chief 
priests  and  the  scribes  sought 
how  they  might  take  him  by 
craft,  ami  put  him  to  death.  But 
they  said,  Not  on  the  feast  day, 
lest  there  be  an  uproar  of  the 


MONDAY  BEF 
people.  And  being  in  Bethany, 
in  tiie  house  of  Simon  the  leper, 
Hs  he  sat  at  meat,  there  came  a 
woman  having  an  alabaster  box 
of  ointment  of  spikenard,  very 
precious ; and  she  brake  the  box, 
and  poured  it  on  his  head.  And 
there  were  some  that  had  indig- 
nation within  tlieanselves,  and 
said.  Why  was  this  waste  of  the 
ointment  made  ? for  it  might  have 
been  sold  for  more  than  three 
liundred  pence,  and  have  been 
given  to  the  poor.  And  tliey' 
murmured  against  her.  And  Je- 
'^us  said.  Let  her  alone;,  why 
trouble  ye  her.^*  she  hath  wrought 
a good  work  on  me ; F or  ye  have 
the  poor  with  you  always,  and 
whensoever  ve  will,  ye  may  do 
them  good ; but  me  ye  have  not 
always.  She  hath  done  what  she 
could ; she  is  come  aforehand  to 
anoint  my  body  to  the  burying. 
Verily  I say  unto  you,  Whereso- 
ever this  gospel  shall  be  preach- 
ed throughout  the  whole  world, 
this  also  that  she  hath  done  shall 
bespoken  of,  for  a memorial  of 
her.  And  Judas  Iscariot,  one  of 
the  t^velve,  went  unto  the  chief 
priests,  to  betray  him  unto  them. 
And  when  they  heard  it,  they 
were  glad,  and  promised  to  give 
him  money.  And  he  sought  how 
he  might*  conveniently  betray 
him.  And  the  first  day  of  un- 
leavened bread,  when  they  kill- 
ed the  passover,  his  disciples f;aid 
unto  him,  Where  wUt  thou  that 
we  go  and  prejiare,  that  thou 
mayest  eat  the  passover.^  And  he 
sendeth  forth  two  of  his  disciples, 
and  sailh  unto  them,  Go  ye  into 
the  city ; and  there  sliall  meet 
you  a man  Viearing  a pitcher  of 
water:  follow  him.  And  where- 
soever he  shall  go  in,  say  ye  to 
the  good  man  of  tlie  house.  The 
Master  saith,  Where  is  the  guest- 
chamber,  where  I shall  eat  the 

Cassover  with  my  disciples.^  And 
e will  show  you  a large  u{)})(t 
,roorn  furnished  and  prepared- 


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there  make  ready  for  us.  And 
his  disciples  went  forth,  and 
came  into  the  city,  and  found  as 
he  had  said  unto  them  : and  they 
made  ready  the  passover.  And  in 
the  evening  he  cometh  with  the 
twelve.  And  as  they  sat,  and  did 
eat,  Jesus  said,  Verily  I say  unto 
you,  one  of  you  which  eateth 
with  me  shall  betray  me.  And 
they  began  to  be  sorrowful,  and 
to  say  linto  him  one  by  one.  Is  it 
I.?  And  another  said.  Is  it  I? 
And  he  answered  and  said  unto 
them,  It  is  one  of  the  twelve  that 
dippeth  with  me  in  the  dish. 
The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth; 
as  it  is  written  of  him : but  woe 
to  that  man  by  whom  the  Son  of 
man  is  betrayed:  good  were  it 
for  that  man  it  he  had  never  been 
born.  And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus 
took  bread,  and  blessed,  and 
brake  it,  and  gave  to  them,  and 
said,  Take,  eat:  this  is  my  body. 
Arid  he  took  the  cup,  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it 
to  them : and  they  all  drank  of  it. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  This  is 
my  blood  of  the  new  testament, 
which  is  shed  for  many.  Verily 
I say  unto  you,  I will  drink  no 
more  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine  un- 
til that  day  that  1 drink  it  new  in 
the  kingdom  of  God.  And  when 
they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they 
went  out  into  the  mount  of 
Olives.  And  .Tesus  saith  unto 
them,  All  ye  shall  be  offended 
because  of  me  this  night:  for  it 
is  written,  I will  smite  the  shep- 
herd, and  the  sheep  shall  be  scat- 
tered. But  after  that  I am  risen, 
I will  go  before  yon  into  Galilee. 
But  Peter  said  unto  him.  Al- 
though all  shall  he  offended,  yet 
will  mri  1.  And  Jesus  saith  unto 
him.  Verily  1 say  unto  thee,  that 
this  day,  even  iii  this  night,  be- 
fore the  cock  crow  twice,  thou 
shalt  deny  me  thrice.  But  he 
spake  the  more  vcliemently.  If  I 
should  (lie  with  thee,  I will  not  de- 
ny thee  in  any  wise.  Likewise  al- 


<>4  MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


so  said  they  fil].  And  they  came  to 
a place  which  was  named  Gethse- 
mane:  and  he  saith  to  Ids  disci- 
ples, Sitye  here,  while  I shall  pray 
And  he  taketh  with  him  Peter,  aiid 
James,  and  John,  and  began  to  be 
sore  amazed,  and  to  be  very  hea- 
vy; and  saith  unto  them,  My  soul 
is  exceeding  sorrowful  unto  death : 
tarry  ye  here  and  w^atch.  And 
he  went  forward  a little,  and  fell 
on  the  ground,  and  prayed,  that, 
If  it  were  possible,  the  hour 
might  pass  from  him.  And 'he 
eaid,  Abba,  Father,  all  things  are 
possible  unto  thee : take  away 
this  cup  from  me:  nevertheless, 
not  what  I will,  but  what  thou 
wilt.  And  he  cometh,  and  find- 
eth'them  sleeping,  and  saith  un- 
to Peter,  Simon,  sleepest  thou 
couldest  not  thou  watch  one 
hour?  Watch  ye  and  pray,  lest 
ye  enter  into  temptation ; the 
spirit  truly  is  ready,  but  the  flesh 
is  weak.  And  again  he  went 
awray,  and  prayed,  and  spake  the 
i^me  words.  And  when  he  re- 
turned, he  found  them  asleep 
again  (for  their  eyes  were  hea- 
vy); neither  wist  they  w hat  to 
answer  him.  And  he  cometh 
the  third  time,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Sleep  on  npw^,  and  take 
your  rest:  it  is  enough,  the  hour 
p come;  beliold,  the  Son  of  man 
is  betrayed  into  the  hands  of  sin- 
ners. Rise  up,  let  us  go ; lo,  he 
that  betray eth  me  is  at  hand. 
And  immediately,  while  he  yet 
spake,  cometh  Judas,  one  of  the 
twelve,  and  with  him  a great 
multitude,  with  swords  and 
staves,  from  the  chief  priests, 
and  the  scribes,  and  the  elders. 
And  he  that  betrayed  him  had 
given  them  a token,  saying, 
Whomsoever  I shall  kiss,  that 
same  is  he ; take  him  and  lead 
him  aw  a}"  safely.  And  as  soon  as 
he  was  come,  he  goeth  straight- 
way to  him,  and  saith,  Master, 
Master;  and  kissed  him.  And 
they  laid  their  hands  qn  liirn,  and 


took  him.  And  one  ot  tfiem  that 
stood  by  drew  a sword,  and 
smote  a servantof  the  high  priest, 
and  cut  ott'  his  ear.  And  Jesus 
ansAvered  and  said  unto  them, 
Are  ye  come  out  as  against  a 
thief,  with  sw^ords  and  with 
staves  to  take  me?  .1  was  daily 
wdth  you  in  the  temple,  teach- 
ing, and  ye  took  me  not;  but 
the  scriptures  must  be  fulfilled. 
And  they  all  forsook  him,  and 
fled.  And  there  followed  him  a 
certain  young  man,  having  a 
line.u  cloth  cast  about  his  naked 
body;  and  the  young  men  laid 
hold  on  him.  And  he  left  the 
linen  cloth,  and  fled  from  them 
naked.  And  they  led  Jesus  away 
to  the  high  priest:  and  with  him 
were  assembled  all  the  chief 
priests,  and  the  elders,  and  the 
scribes.  And  Peter  followed  him 
afar  olF,  even  into  the  palace  of  the 
high  priest:  and  he  sat  with  the 
servants  and  warmed  himself  at 
the  fire.  And  the  chief  priest, 
and  all  the  council,  sought  for 
witness  against  Jesus  to  put  him 
to  death;  and  found  none.  (For 
niany  bare  false  witae.ss  against 
him,  but  their  Avitness  agreed  not 
together.)  And  there  arose  cer- 
tain, and  bare  false  witness 
against  him,  saying,  We  heard 
him  say,  I will  destroy  this  tern-, 
pie  that  is  made  with  hands,  and 
within  three  days  I will  build 
another  made  Avithout  hands. 
Put  neither  so  did  their  Avitness 
agree  together.  And  the  high 
priest  stood  up  in  the  midst,  and 
asked  Jesus,  saying,  AnsAverest 
thou  nothing?  what  is  it  which 
these  witness  against  thee?  But 
he  held  his  peace,  and  answered 
nothing.  Again  the  high  priest 
asked  iiim,  and  said  unto  him, 
Art  thou  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the 
Blessed?  And  Jesus  said,  I am. 
and  ye  shall  see  the  Son  of  man 
sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  pow'^- 
er,  and  coming  in  the  clouds  of 
heaven.  Then  the  high  priest 


TUESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER.  65 

rent  his  ciortlies,  and  saith,  Whatj  g^ether;  who  is  mine  adversary? 
need  we  anv  further  witnesses?  lefhim  come  near  to  me.  Behold* 


ye  have  heard  the  blasphemy: 
what  think  ve  ? And  they  all 
condemned  him  to  be  guilty  of 
death.  And  some  began  to  spit 
on  him,  and  to  cov'er  his  face, and 
to  buffet  him,  and  tosay  untohiip, 
Prophesy.  And  the  servants  did 
strike  him  with  the  pal  ms  of  their 
hands.  And  as  Peter  was  beneath 
in  the  palace,  there  cometh  one 
of  the  maids  of  the  high  priest ; 
and  when  she  saw  P<  ter  warming 
himself,  she  looked  upon  him, 
and  said.  And  thou  alsowast  with 
.Fesns  of  Nazai*eth.  But  he  denied, 
saying,  I know  not,  neither  un- 
dei'stand  I what  thou  sayest  And 
he  went  out  into  tlie  porch;  and 
the  cock  crew.  And  a maid  saw 
him  again,  and  beo;an  to  say  to 
them  that  stood  by,  This  is  one  of 
them.  And  he  denied  it  again. 
And  a little  after,  they  that  stood 
by  said  agaiii  to  Petei‘,  Surely 
thou  art  one  of  them ; for  thou 
art  a Galilean,  and  Ihy  speech  a- 
greeth  thereto.  But  he  began  to 
cnrsaandto  sw6ar,  saying,  1 know 
not  this  man  of  whom  ye  speak. 
And  the  second  time  the  cock 
crew.  And  Peter  called  to  mind 
the  word  that  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Before  the  cock  crow  twice, thou 
shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And  when 
he  thought  thereon  he  wept. 


TimdUuj  before  Easter. 

For  the.  Epistle.  Isaiah  1.  5. 

Lord  God  hath  opened 
-I.  mine  ear,  and  I was  not  re- 
bellious, neither  turned  away 
back.  I gave  my  back  to  the 
smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them 
that  plucked  off  the  hair : I hid 
notrayface  from  siiameand  spit- 
ting. F or  the  Lord  God  will  help 
me,  therefore  shall  I not  be  con- 
founded ; therefore  have  I set  my 
face  like  a flint,  and  I know  that 
I shall  not  be  ashamed.  He  is 
near  that  justifieth  me;  who  will 
contend  with  me  ? let  us  stand  to- 
F3 


Uie  Lord  God  will  help  me ; who 
is  he  that  shall  condemn  me  ? Lo, 
they  all  shall  wax  old  as  a gar- 
ment: the  moth  shall  eat  them 
up.  Who  is  among  you  that  fear- 
eth  the  Lord,  that  obeyeth  the 
voice  of  his  servant,  that  walketb 
in' darkness,  and  hath  no  light? 
let  him  trust  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  and  stay  upon  his  God.  Be- 
hold, all  ye  that  kindle  a fire,  that 
compass  yourselves  about  with 
sparks  ; walk  in  the  light  of  your 
lire,  and  in  the  sparks  that  ye  have 
kindled.  This  shall  ye  liaveof  mine 
haml,  ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow. 

. The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  xv.  1. 

/i  ND  straightway  in  the  morn- 
ing,  the  chief  priests  held  a 
consultation  with  the  elders  and 
scribes,  and  the  whole  council, 
and  bound  Jesus,  and  carried  him 
away,  and  delivered  him  to  Pi- 
late. And  Pilate  asked  him,  Art 
thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ? And 
he  answering  said  unto  him, 
Tliou  sayest  it.  And  the  chief 
priests  accused  him  of  many* 
things  : but  he  answered  nothing. 
And  Pilate  asked  him  again,  say- 
ing, Answerest  thou  nothing?  be- 
hold,how  many  things  they  wit- 
ness against  thee.  But  Jesus  yec 
answered  nothing:  so  that  Pilate 
marvelled.  Now  at  that  feast  he 
released  unto  them  one  prisoner, 
whomsoever  they  desired. " And 
there  was  one  named  Barabbas, 
Aviiich  lay  bound  with  them  that 
had  made  insurrection  with  him, 
who  had  committed  murder  In 
the  insurrection.  And  the  multi- 
tude, crying  aloud,  began  to  de- 
sire him  to  do  as  he  had  ever  done 
unto  them.  But  Pilate  answered 
them,  saying,  Will  ye  that  I re- 
lease unto  yon  the  King  of  the 
Jews?  ^For  he  knew  mat  the 
chief  priests  had  delivered  him 
for  envy.)  But  the  chief  priests 
mrtved  the  people,  that  he  should 
rather  releaseBaroblms  unto  them* 


66  WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

And  Pilate  answered,  and  said  , temple,  imd  buildest  it  in  three 
again  unto  them.  What  will  ye;  days,  save  thyself,  and  come 
then  that  I shall  do  unto  him ! down  from  the  cross.  Likewise 
whom  ye  call  the  King  of  the 


Jews  ? And  they  cried  out  again, 
Crucify  him.  Then  Pilate  said 
unto  them.  Why,  what  evil  hath 
lie  done  f And  they  cried  out  the 
more  exceedingly^  Crucify  him. 
And  so  Pilate,  willing  to  content 
the  people,  releasedBarabbas  unto 
them  ; and  delivered  Jesus,  when 
lie  had  scourged  him,  to  be  cru- 
cified. And  the  soldiers  led  him 
awmy  into  the  hall,  called  Preto- 
rium ; and  they  called  together 
the  whole  band.  And  they  cloth- 
ed  him  with  purple, and  platted  a 
€jrown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  about 
his  head,  and  began  to  salutehim, 
Hail,  King  of  the  Jews.  And  they 
gmote  him  on  the  head  with  a 
reed,  and  did  spit  upon  him,  and 
bowing  their  knees  worshipped 
him.  And  when  they  had  mocked 
him  they  took  otf  the  purple  from 
him,  and  put  his  own  clothes  bn 
him,  and  led  him  out  to  crucify 
him.  And  they  compel  one  Si- 
mon, a Cyrenian,  who  passed  by, 
coming  out  of  the  country,  the' fa- 
ther ot  Alexander  and  Rufus;  to 
hear  his  cross.  And  they  bring 
him  unto  the' place  Golgotha, 
which  is,  being  interpreted,  the 
place  of  a skull.  Ana  they  gave 
him  to  drink  wine  mingled  with 
myrrh  *,  but  he  received  it  not. 
And  when  they  had  crucihediiim, 
they  parted  hfs  garments,  casting 
lots  upon  them,  what  every  man 
should  take.  And  it  was  the  third 
hour,  and  they  crucified  him.  And 


also  the  chief  priests  mocking, 
said  among  themselves,  with  the 
scribes.  He  saved  others,  himself 
he  cannot  save.  Let  Christ  the 
King  of  Israel  descend  iiow^  from 
tlte  cross,  that  we  may  see  and 
believe.  And  they  that  were  cru- 
cified with  him  reviled  him.  And 
when  the  sixth  hour  was  come, 
there  was  darkness  over  the 
whole  land,  until  the  ninth  hour. 
And  at  the  ninth  hour,  Jesus  cried 
with  a loud  voice,  saying,  Eloij 
Eloi,  lamasabacMhani?  which  is, 
being  interpreted,  My  God,  my 
God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ^ 
And  some  of  them  that  stood  by, 
when  they  heard  it,  said;  Beholcl, 
he  calleth  Elias.  And  one  ran 
and  filled  a spunge  full  of  vine- 
gar, and  put  it  on  a reed,  and 
gave  him  to  drink,  saying,  Let 
alone  ; let  us  see  whether  Elias 
wall  come  to  take  him  down. 
And  Jesus  cried  with  a loud  voice, 
and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And  the 
vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
twain,  from  the  top  to  the  bot- 
tom. And  when  the  Centurion, 
which  stood  over  against  him, 
saw  that  he  so  cried  out,  and 
gave  up  the  ghost,  he  said,  Truly 
this  man  was  the  Son  of  God. 


Wednesday  before  Easier. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  ix.  16. 

TT THERE  a testament  is,  there 
VV  must  also  of  necessity  be 

^ the  death  of  the  testator:  for  a 

the  superscription  of  his  accusa- 1 testament  is  of  force  after  men 


tion  was  written  over,  THE  KING  i are  dead;  otherwise  it  is  of  no 
OF  THE  JEWS.  And  with  him  | strength  at  all,  whilst  the  testator 
they  crucify  two  thieves ; the  one ! liveth.  W’ hereupon,  neither  the 
on  liis  right  hand,  and  the  other  1 first  testament  was  dedicated 
on  his  left.  And  the  scripture  was  i without  blood.  For  when  Moses 
fulfilled,  v/hich  saith,  And  he  was  ; had  spoken  every  precept  to  all 
numbered  with  the  transgressors. ' the  people,  according  to  the  law. 
And  they  that  passed  by  railed  on  : he  took  the  blood  of  calves  and 
him,  waggingtheir  heads, and  say- : of  goats,  with  w^ater,  and  scarlet 
Ah,  thou  that  destroy est  the ' wool,  and  hyssop,  and  sprinkled 


WEDNESDAY  B 
both  the  book,  and  all  the  people, 
saying.  This  is  the  blood  of  the 
testament  which  God  hath  en- 
joined unto  you.  Moreover,  he 
sprinkled  likewise  with  blood 
both  the  tabernacle,  and  all  the 
vessels  of  the  ministry.  And  al- 
most all  things  are  by  the  law 
purged  with  blood;  and  without 
sheading  of  blood  is  no  remission. 
It  was  therefore  necessary  that 
the  patterns  of  things  in  the  hea- 
vens should  be  purified  with 
these;  but  the  heavenly  things 
themselves  with  ]3etter  sacrifices 
than  these.  Eor  Christ  is  not 
entered  into  the  holv  places 
made  with  hands,  which  are  the 
figures  ol  the  true ; but  into  hea- 
ven itself,  now  to  appear  in  the 
presence  of  God  for  us:  nor  yet 
that  he  should  offer  himself  of- 
ten, as  the  high  priest  etitereth 
into  the  holy  place  every  year 
with  blood  of  others:  (for  then 
must  he  often  have  suffered  since 
the  foundation  of  the  w^orkl)  but 
now  once,  in  the  end  ot  the 
world,  hath  he  appeared  to  put 
away  sin  by  the  sacrifice  of  him- 
self. And  as  it  is  appointed  unto 
men  once  to  die,  but  after  this 
the  judgment:  so  Christ  was 
once  offered  to  bear  the' sins  of 
many ; and  unto  them  that  look 
for  him  shall  he  appear  the  se- 
cond time,  without  sin,  unto  sal- 
vation. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxii.  1. 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleavened 
bread  drew  nigh,  which  is 
called  the  Passover.  And  the 
chief  priests  and  scribed  sought 
how  they  might  kill  him  ; for 
they  feared  the  people.  Then 
entered  Satan  into  Judas,  sur- 
named  Lscariot,  being  of  the  num- 
ber of  the  twelve.  And  he  went 
his  way,  and  communed  with  the 
chief  priests  and  captains  how  he 
might  betray  him  unto  them. 
And  they  were  glad,  and  cove- 
nanted to  give  him  money.  And 
be  promised,  and  sought  oopor- 


SFORE  EASTER.  67 

tunity  to  betray  him  unto  tliem 
in  the  absence  of  the  multitude. 
Then  came  the  day  of  unleavened 
bread,  when  the  passover  must 
be  killed.  And  he  sent  Peter  and 
John,  saying,  Go,  and  prepare  us 
the  passover,  that  we  may  eat. 
And  they  said  unto  him.  Where 
wilt  thou  that  we  prepare  ? And 
he  said  unto  them.  Behold,  when 
ye  are  entered  into  the  city,  there 
shall  a man  meet  you  bearing  a 
pitcher  of  water ; follow  him  into 
the  house  where  he  entereth  in. 
And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  good 
man  of  the  house,  The  Master 
saith  unto  thee,  Where  is  the 
guest-chamber,  w'here  1 shall  eat 
the  passover  with  my  disciples.^ 
And  he  shall  show  you  a large  up- 
per room  furnished:  there  make 
ree,dy.  And  they  w ent  and  found 
as  he  had  said  unto  them;  and 
they  made  ready  the  passover. 
And  when  the  hofor  was  come, he 
sat  dowrn,  and  the  twelve  Apos- 
tles with  him.  And  he  said  unto 
them.  With  desire  1 have  desired 
to  eat  this  passover  with  you  be- 
fore I suffer.  F or  I say  unto  you, 
I will  not  any  more  eat  thereof, 
until  It  be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom 
of  God.  And  he  took  the  cup,  and 
gave  thanks,  and  said.  Take  this, 
and  divide  it  among  yourselves. 
Fori  say  untoyou,!  will  not  drink 
of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the 
kingdom  of  God  shall  come.  And 
he  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks, 
and  brake  it,  and  gave  unto  them, 
saying,  Tiiis  is  my  body,  which 
is  given  for  you:  this  do  in  re- 
membrance of  me.  Likewise 
also  the  cup  after  supper,  saying, 
This  cup  is  the  new  testament 
in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for 
you.  But  behold,  the  hand  of 
him  that  betrayeth  me  is  with  me 
on  the  table.  And  truly  the  Son 
of  man  goeth  as  it  was  determin- 
ed; but  woe  unto  that  man  by 
whom  he  is  betrayed.  And  they 
began  to  inquire  among  them- 
selves, wbkb  of  tbena  it  was  that 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


68 

should  do  this  thing.  And  there 
was  also  a strife  among  them, 
which  of  them  should  be  ac- 
counted the  greatest.  And  he 
said  unto  them,  The  kin^s  of  the 
Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over 
them;  and  they  that  exercise 
authority  upon  them  are  called 
benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not  be 
so : but  he  that  is  greatest  among 
you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger; 
and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he  that 
doth  serve.  For  whether  is 
greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat, 
or  he  that  serveth  ? is  not  he  that 
sitteth  at  meat.^  But  I am  among 
you  as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are 
they  which  have  continued  with 
me  in  my  temptations.  And  I 
appoint  unto  you  a kingdom,  as 
my  Father  hath  appointed  unto 
me:  that  ye  may  eat  and  drink 
at  rny  table  in  my  kingdom,  and 
sit  on  thrones,  judging  the  twelve 
tribes  of  Israel.  And  the  Lord 
said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Sa- 
tan hath  desired  to  have  you,  that 
he  may  sift  you  as  wheaj;:  but  I 
have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy 
faith  fail  not;  and  when  thou 
art  converted,  strengthen  thy 
brethren.  And  he  saidunto  him, 
XiOrd,  I am  ready  to  go  with  thee 
both  into  prison  and  to  death. 
And  he  said,  I tell  thee,  Peter, 
the  cock  shall  not  crow  this  day, 
before  that  thou  shalt  thrice  deny 
that  thou  knowest  me.  And  he 
said  unto  them,  When  I sent  you 
without  purse,  and  scrip,  and 
shoes,  lacked  ve  any  thing.^  And 
they  said.  Nothing.  Then  said  he 
ato  them.  But  now  he  that  hath 
a purse,  let  him  take  it,  and  like- 
wise his  scrip:  and  he  that  hath 
no  sword,  let  him  sell  his  gar- 
ment and  buy  one.  For  I say 
unto  you,  that  this  that  is  written 
must  yet  be  accomplished  in  me, 
And  he  was  reckoned  among 
the  transgressors:  for  the  things 
jponcerning  me  have  an  end. 
And  they  said,Lord|  behold,  hei'e 
are  two  sworda.  And  ha  said 


unto  them,  It  is  eaiough.  And 
he  came  out,  and  went,  as  he 
was  wont,  to  the  mount  of 
Olives ; and  his  disciples  also  fol- 
lowed him.  And  when  he  was 
at  the  place,  he  said  unto  them, 
Pray  that  ye  enter  not  into  temp- 
tation. And  he  was  withdrawn 
from  them  about  a stone’s  cast, 
and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed, 
saying.  Father,  if  thou  be  willing, 
remove  this  cup  from  me;  ne- 
vertheless, not  my  will,  but  thine 
be  done.  And  there  appeared 
an  angel  unto  him  from  heaven, 
strengthening  him.  And  being 
in  an  agony,  he  prayed  more 
earnestly  ; and  his  sweat  was  as 
it  were  great  drops  of  blood  fall- 
ing down  to  the  ground.  And 
when  he  rose  up  from  prayer, 
and  was  come  to  his  disciples, 
he  found  them  sleeping  for  sor- 
row; and  said  unto  them,  Why 
sleep  ye  ? rise  and  pray,  lest  ye 
enter  into  temptation.  And  while 
he  yet  spake,  behold,  a multitude, 
and  he  that  was  called  Judas,  one 
of  the  twelve,  went  before  them, 
and  drew  near  unto  Jesus  to  kiss 
him.  But  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Judas,  betrayest  thou  the  Son  of 
man  with  a kiss.^  When  they 
which  were  about  him  saw  what 
would  follow,  they  said  unto 
him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite  with 
the  sword  ? And  one  of  them 
smote  the  servant  of  the  high 
priest,  and  cut  off  his  right  ear. 
And  Jesus  answered  and  said, 
Sufferye  thus  far.  Andhetouched 
his  ear,  and  healed  him.  Then 
Jesus  said  unto  the  chief  priests 
and  captains  of  the  temple,  and 
the  elders  which  were  come  to 
him,  Be  ye  come  out  as  against  a 
thief,  with  swords  and  staves  ? 
When  I was  daily  with  you  in 
the  temple,  ye  stretched  forth  no 
hands  against  me:  but  this  is 
your  hour,  and  the  power  of  daric- 
ness.  Then  took  they  him  and 
led  him,  and  brought  him  into  the 
high  priest’s  hous^.  And  Peter 


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foliowed  afar  off.  And  when  they 
had  kindled  a fire  in  the  midst 
of  the  hall,  and  were  set  down 
together,  Peter  sat  down  among 
them.  But  a certain  maid  be- 
lield  him,  as  he  sat  by  the  fire, 
and  earnestly  looked  upon  him, 
and  said,  This  man  was  also  with 
him.  And  he  denied  him,  saying. 
Woman,  I know  him  not.  And 
after  a little  while  another  saw 
him,  and  said.  Thou  art  also  of 
them.  And  Peter  said,  Man,  1 
am  not.  And  about  the  space  of 
one  hour  after,  another  confident- 
ly affirmed,  saying,  Of  a truth, 
tiiis  fellow  also  was  with  him; 
for  he  is  a Galilean.  And  Peter 
said,  Man,  I know  not  what  thou 
sayest.  And  immediately,  whilo 
he  yet  spake,  the  cock  crew. 
And  the  Lord  turned,  and  looked 
upon  Peter;  and  Peter  remem- 
bered the  word  of  the  Lord,  how 
he  had  said  unto  him.  Before  the 
cock  crow,  thou  shalt  deny  me 
thrice.  And  Peter  went  out  and 
wept  bitterly.  And  the  men  that 
held  Jesus,  mocked  him,  and 
smote  him.  And  when  they  had 
blindfolded  him,  they  struck  him 
on  the  face,  and  asked  him,  say- 
ing, Prophesy,  who  is  it  that 
smote  thee  ? And  many  other 
things  blasphemously  spake  they 
against  him.  And,  as  soon  as  it 
was  day,  the  elders  of  the  peo- 
ple, and  the  chief  priests,  and 
the  scribes,  came  together,  and 
led  him  into  their  council,  say- 
ing, Art  thou  the  Christ.^  Tell  us. 
And  he  said  unto  them.  If  I tell 
you,  ye  Avill  not  believe : And  if 
I also  ask  you,  ye  will  not  an- 
swer me,  nor  let  me  go.  Here- 
after shall  the  Son  of  man  sit  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  power  of 
God.  Then  said  they  all.  Art 
thou  then  the  Son  of  God  ? And 
he  said  unto  them,  Ye  say  that 
I am.  And  they  said.  What  need 
we  any  further  witness?  for  we 
ourselves  have  heard  of  his  own 
mouth. 


Thursday  before  Easter. 

The  Epistle.  1 Cor.  xi.  17. 

IN  this  that  I declare  unto  you,  I 
praise  you  not ; that  you  come 
together  not  for  the  better,  but 
for  the  worse.  For  first  of  all, 
when  ye  come  together  in  the 
Church,  I hear  that  there  be  di- 
visions among  you ; and  I partly 
believe  it.  For  there  must  be  also 
heresies  among  you,  that  they 
which  are  approved  may  be  made 
manifest  among  you.  When  ye 
come  togetl^er  therefore  into  one 
place,  this  is  not  to  eat  the  Lord’s 
Supper.  For,  in  eating,  everj^ 
one  taketh  before  other  his  own 
supper:  and  one  is  hungry,  and 
another  is  drunken.  What,  have 
ye  not  houses  to  eat  and  drink 
m?  or  despise  ye  the  Church  of 
God,  and  shame  them  that  have 
not?  What  shall  I say  to  you^^ 
shall  I praise  you  in  this  ? I praise 
you  not.  For  I have  received  of 
the  Lord  that  which  also  I deli- 
vered unto  you.  That  the  Lord 
Jesus,  the  same  night  in  which 
he  was  betrayed,  took  bread;  and 
when  he  had  given  thanks,  he 
brake  it,  and  said,  Take,  eat; 
this  is  my  body,  ^hich  is  broken 
for  you : this  do  in  remembrance 
of  me.  After  the  same  manner 
also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he 
had  supped,  saying.  This  cup  is 
the  new  testament  in  my  blood  : 
this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it, 
in  remembrance  of  me.  For  as 
often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and 
drink  this  cup,  ye  do  show  the 
Lord’s  death  till  he  come.  Where- 
fore, whosoever  shall  eat  this 
bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of  the 
Lord  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty 
of  the  body  and  blood  of  the 
Lord.  But  let  a rnan  examine 
himself,  and  so  let  him  eat  of  that 
bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup. 
For  he  that  eateth  and  drinkelh 
unworthily,  eateth  and  drinketh 
damnation  to  himsell,  not  dis- 
cerning the  Lord’s  bpdv.  For 
this  cause  many  are  weak  and 


70  THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


gickly  amon^  you,  and  many 
sleep.  For  jf  we  would  judge 
oui'selves,  wc  should  not  be  judg^ 
ed.  But  when  we  are  judged, we 
are  chastened  of  the  Lord,  that 
we  should  not  be  condemned 
with  the  w^orld.  Wherefore,  my 
brethren,  when  ye  come  together 
to  eat,  tarry  one  for  another. 
And  if  any  man*  hunger,  let  him 
eat  at  home;  tha4:  ye  come  not 
together  unto  condemnation. 
And  the  rest  will  I set  in  order 
when  I come. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiii.  1. 

The  whole  multitude  of  them 
arose,  and  led  him  unto  Pi- 
late. And  they  began  to  accuse 
him,  saying,  We  found  this  fellow 
erverting  the  nation,  and  for- 
idding  to  give  tribute  to  Caesar, 
saying,  that  he  himself  is  Christ 
a king.  And  Pilate  asked  him, 
saying.  Art  thou  the  King  of  the 
Jews?  And  he  answered  him, 
and  said,  Thou  sayest  it.  Then 
said  Pilate  to  the  chief  priests 
and  to  the  people,  I find  no  fault 
in  this  man.  And  they  were  the 
more  fierce,  saying,  fle  stirreth 
up  the  people,  teaching  tlmough- 
out  all  Jewry,  beginning  from 
Galilee  to  this  place.  When  Pi- 
late heard  of  Galilee,  he  asked 
whether  the  man  were  a Galile- 
an. And  as  soon  as  he  knew  that 
he  belonged  unto  Herod’s  juris- 
diction, he  sent  him  to  Herod, 
.V  ho  himself  was  also  at  Jerusa- 
lem at  that  time.  And  when 
Herod  saw  Jesus,  he  was  ex- 
ceeding glad;  for  he  was  desi- 
rous to  see  him  of  a long  season, 
because  he  had  heard  many 
things  of  him ; and  he  hoped  to 
have  seen  some  miracle  done  bv 
him.  Then  he  questioned  with 
him  in  many  wmrds;  but  he  an- 
swered him  nothing.  And  the 
chief  priests  and  scribes  stood  and 
velfementlv  accused  him.  And 
Herod  w ith  his  men  of  war  set 
him  at  nought,  and  mocked  him, 
and  arrayed  him  in  a gorgeous 


robe,  and  sent  him  again  to  Pi- 
late. And  the  same  day  Pilate  1 
and  Herod  w^ere  made  friends  to-  ! 
gether;  for  before,  they  were  at  i 
enmity  between  themselves.  And  l 
Pilate,  when  he  had  called  to- 
gether the  chief  priests,  and  the 
rulers,  and  the  people,  said  unto 
them,  Ye  have  brought  this  man 
unto  me,  as  one  that  perverteth 
the  people  : and  behold,  I,  having 
examined  him  before  you,  have 
found  no  fault  in  this  man,  touch- 
ing those  things  whereof  y e accuse 
him:  No,  nor  yet  Herod:  for  I 
sent  vou  to  him ; and  lo,  nothing 
worthy  of  death  is  done  unto  him. 

I will  therefore  chastise  him,  and 
release  him.  (For  of  necessity 
he  must  release  one  unto  them 
at  the  feast.)  And  they  cried  out 
all  at  once,  saying,  Away  with 
this*  man,  and  release  unto  us 
Barabbas : (who  for  a certain  se- 
dition made  in  the  city,  and  for 
murder,  was  cast  into  prison). 
Pilate,  therefore,  willing  to  re- 
lease Jesus,  spake  again  to  them. 
But  they  cried,  saying.  Cruci- 
fy him,  crucify  him.  And  he 
said  unto  them  the  third  lime, 
Why^.  what  evil  hath  he  done  ? I 
have  found  no  cause  of  death  in 
him:  I will  therefore  chastise 
him,  and  let  him  go.  And  they 
were  instant  w ith  loud  voices, 
requiring  that  he  might  be  cruci- 
fied : and  the  voices  of  them,  and 
of  the  chief  priests,  prevailed. 
And  Pilate  gave  sentence  that  it 
should  be  as  they  required.  And 
he  released  unto  them  him  that 
for  sedition  and  murder  w as  cast 
into  prison,  whom  they  had  desir- 
ed : but  he  delivered  Jksusto  their 
wdll.  And  as  they  led  him  away, 
they  laid  hold  upon  one  Simon,  a 
Cyrenian,  coming,  out  of  the 
country,  and  on  him  they  laid  the 
cross,  that  he  might  bear  it  aftei^ 
Jesus.  And  there  followed  him  a 
great  company  of  people,  and  ot 
women,  who  also  bewailed  and 
lamenteddiim.  But  Jesus  turning 


GOOD-FRIDAV. 


unto  tlioni;  said,  Daughters  of  Je- 
rusalem, wpep  not  tor  mo,  but 
weep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your 
children/Forbeholdjthe  days  are 
coming^,  in  the  which  they  shall 
say.  Blessed  are  the  barren,  and 
the  wombs  that  never  bare,  and 
the  papg  which  never  gave  suck. 
Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to 
the  mountains,  F all  on  us  ; and 
to  the  hills.  Cover  us.  For  if  they 
do  these  things  in  a green  tree, 
what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry  ? 
And  there  were  also  two  other, 
malefactors,  led  with  him  to  be 
put  to  death.  And  when  the^ 
were  come  to  the  place  which  is 
called  Calvary,  there  they  cruci- 
fied hip,  and  the  malefactors;  one 
on  the  right  hand,  and  the  other 
on  the  lei't.  Then  said  Jesus,  Fa- 
ther, forgive  them,  for  they  know 
not  what  they  do.  And  they  part- 
ed his  raiment,  and  cast  lots.  And 
the  people  stood  beholding : and 
the  rulers  also  with  them  derided 
him,  saying.  He  saved  others;  let 
him  save  himself,  if  he  be  Christ 
the  chosen  of  God.  And  the  sol- 
diers also  mocked  him,  coming 
to  him,  and  offering  him  vinegar, 
and  saying,  If  thou  be  the  King  of 
the  Jews,  save  thyself.  And  a su- 
perscription also  was  written  over 
him  in  letters  of  Greek,  and  La- 
tin, and  Hebrew,  THIS  IS  THE 
KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  And  one 
of  the  malefactors,  which  were 
hanged,  railed  on  him,  saying,  If 
Ihou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us. 
But  the  other  answering,  rebuked 
him,  saying.  Dost  not  thou  fear 
God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same 
condemnation  ^ And  we  indeed 
justly  ; for  we  receive  the  due  re- 
ward of  our  deeds  : but  this  man 
hath  done  nothing  amiss.  And  he 
said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remember 
me  when  thou  comest  into  thy 
kingdom.  And  Jesus  sair4  unto 
him,Verily  Isay  untothee,To-day 
shaltthou  be  with  mein  Paradise. 
And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour, 
and  there-  was  darkness  over  all 


the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour. 
And  the  sun  was  darkened,  and 
the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
the  midst.  And  when  Jesus  had 
cried  with  a loud  voice,  he  saidj 
F ather,  into  thy  hands  I commend 
my  spirit : and  having  said  thu^, 
he  gave  up  the  ghost.  Now  when 
the  Centurion  saw  whatwasdone, 
he  glorified  God,  saying,  Certain- 
ly this  was  a righteous  man.  And 
all  the  people  that  came  together 
to  that  sight,  beholding  the  things 
that  were  done, smote  tlieir  breasts 
and  returned.  And  all  his  ac« 
quaintance,  and  the  women  that 
tollowed  him  from  Galilee,  stood 
afar  off,  beholding  these  things. 


Good- Friday. 

The  Collects. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech 
thee  graciously  to  behold  this 
thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  was  contented  to  be 
betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the 
hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suf- 
fer death  upon  the  cross,  who  now 
liveth  and  reigneth  witli  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  .^men. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  by  ^yhose  spirit  the 
whole  body  of  tlie  Church  is  go- 
verned and  sanctified : receive 
our  supplications  and  prayers, 
which  we  offer  before  thee  for  all 
estates  of  men  in  thy  holy  Church, 
that  every  member  of  the  same,  in 
his  vocation  and  ministry,  may 
truly  and  godly  serve  thee, through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesu5 
Christ.  Amen. 

O MERCIFUL  God,  who  hast 
made  all  men,  and  hatest 
nothing  that  thou  hast  made,  nor 
desirest  the  death  of  a sinner,  but 
rather  that  he  should  be  convert- 
ed and  live  ; have  mercy  upon  all 
Jews,  Turks,  Infidels,  and  Here- 
tics ; and  take  from  them  all  ig- 
norance, hardness  of  heart,  and 
contempt  of  thy  word ; and  so 
fetch  them  home,  blessed  Lord, 


72  GOOD-FRIDAY. 


to  thy  flock,  that  they  may  be 
saved  amonj^  the  remnant  of  the 
true  Israelites,  and  be  made  one 
fold  under  one  Shepherd,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Spirit,  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  x.  1. 

The  law  having  a shadow  of 
good  things  to  come,  and 
not  the  very  image  of  the  things, 
can  never,  with  those  sacrifices 
which  they  olFered  year  by  year 
continually,  make  the  comers 
thereunto  perfect.  For  then, 
would  they  not  have  ceased  to  be 
offered  } because  that  the  wor- 
shippers, once  purged,  should 
have  had  no  more  conscience  of 
sins.  But  in  those  sacrifices  there 
is  a remembrance  again  made  of 
sins  every. year.  For  it  is  not  pos- 
sible that  the  blood  of  bulls  and 
of  goats  should  take  away  sins. 
Wherefore,  when  he  cometh  into 
the  world,  he  saith,  Sacrifice  and 
ottering  thou  wouldest  not,  but  a 
body  hast  thou  prepared  me  : In 
burnt-offerings  and  sacrifices  for 
sin  thou  hast  had  no  pleasure : 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I come  (in  the 
volume  of  the  book  it  is  written 
of  me)  to  do  thy  will,  O God. 
Above,  when  he  said.  Sacrifice, 
and  ottering,  and  burnt-offerinp, 
and  offering  for  sin,  thou  would- 
est  not,  neither  hadst  pleasure 
therein,  which  are  ottered  by  the 
law  ; Then  said  he,  Lo,  I come 
to  do  thy  will,  O God.  He  faketh 
away  the  first,  that  he  may  esta- 
blish the  second.  By  the  Which 
will  we  are  sanctified,  through 
the  offering  of  the  body  of  Jesus 
Christ  once  for  all.  And  every 
priest  standeth  daily  ministering 
and  ottering  oftentimes  the*  same 
sacrifices,  which  can  never  take 
away  sins.  But  this  man,  after  he 
had  ottered  one  sacrifice  for  sins, 
for  ever  sat  down  on  the  right 
hand  of  God;  from  henceforth 
expecting  till  his  enemies  be  made 


his  footstool.  For  by  one  offei^ 
ing  he  hath  perfected  for  ever 
them  that  are  sanctified : where- 
of the  Holy  Ghost  also  is  a witness 
to  us : for  after  that  he  had  said 
before.  This  is  the  covenant  that 
I will  make  with  them  after  those 
days,  saith^the  Lord;  I will  put 
my  laws  into  their  hearts,  and  in 
their  minds  will  I write  them ; and 
their  sins  and  iniquities  will  I re- 
member no  more.  Now,  where 
remission  of  these  is,  there  is  no 
more  ottering  for  sin.  Having, 
therefore,  brethren,  boldness  to 
enter  into  the  holiest  by  the  blood 
of  Jesus, by  anew^  and  living  way, 
which  he  hath  consecrated  for  us 
through  the  vail,  that  is  to  say, 
his  flesh ; and  having  an  high 
priest  over  the  house  of  God ; let 
us  draw  near  with  a true  heart,  in 
full  assurance  of  faith,  having  our 
hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  con- 
science, and  our  bodies  washed 
with  pure  w^ater.  Let  us  hold  fast 
the  profession  of  our  faith  with- 
out wavering ; (for  he  is  faithful 
that  promised ;)  and  let  us  consi- 
der one  another  to  provoke  unto 
love,  and  to  good  works;  not 
forsaking  the  assembling  of  our- 
selves together  as  the  manner  of 
some  is ; but  exhorting  one  an- 
other: and  so  much  the  more,  as 
ye  see  the  day  approaching. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xix.  1. 

PILATE  therefore  took  Jesus, 
and  scourged  him.  And  the 
soldiers  platted  a crown  of  thorns, 
and  put  it  on  his  head,*  and  they 
put  on  him  a purple  robe, and  said, 
Hail,  King  of  the  Jews ! and  they 
smote  him  with  their  hands.  Pi- 
late therefore  went  forth  again, 
and  saith  unto  them.  Behold,  I 
bring  him  forth  to  you,  that  ye 
may  know  that  I find  no  fault  in 
him.  Then  came  Jesus  forth, 
weari»*g  the  crown  of  thorns,  and 
the  purple  robe.  And  Fllalc 
saith  unto  them,  Behold  the  man 
When  the  chief  priests  there- 
fore  and  officers  saw  hitU;  in*  5 


GOOD  tmmr. 


cried  out,  saying,  Crucify  him, 
crucify  him.  Pilate  saith  unto 
them,  Take  ye  him,  and  crucify 
him;  for  I find  ri6  fault  in  him. 
The  Jews  answered  him,  We 
have  a law,  and  by  our  law  he 
ought  to  die,  because  he  made 
himself  the  Son  of  God.  When 
Pilate  therefore  heard  that  say- 
ing, he  was  the  more  afraid ; and 
went  again  into  the  judgment- 
hall,  and  saith  unto  Jesus,  Whence 
art  thou?  But  Jesus  gave  him  no 
answer.  Then  saith  Pilate  unto 
him,  Speakest  thou  not  unto  me? 
Knowest  thou  not  that  J have 
power  to  crucify  thee,  and  have 
powder  to  release  thee  ? Jesus  an- 
swered, Thou  couldest  have  no 
power  at  all  against  me,  except  it 
were  given  thee  from  above; 
therefore  he  that  delivered  me  un- 
to thee  hath  the  greater  sin.  And 
from  thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to 
release  him ; but  the  Jews  cried 
out,  saying,  If  thou  let  this  man 

f o,  thou  art  not  Caesar’s  friend: 
Vhosoever  maketh  himself  a 
Icing,  speaketh  against  Caesar. 
When  Pilule  theretbre  heard  that 
saying,  he  brought  Jesus  forth, 
and  sat  down  in  the  judgment- 
seat,  in  a place  that  is  called  the 
Pavement,  but  in  the  Hebrew, 
Gabbatha.  And  it  was  the  prepa- 
ration of  tlie  passover,  and  about 
the  sixth  hour : and  he  saith  unto 


the  Jews,  Behold  your  King.  But 
they  cried  out.  Aw  ay  witn  him, 
away  with  him,  cruciiy  him.  Pi- 
fate  saith  unto  them,  Shall  I cru- 
' cify  your  King?  The  chief  priests 
answered.  We  have  no  king  but 
Caesar.  Then  delivered  ho  him 
therefore  unto  them  to  be  cruci- 
fied ; and  they  took  Jesus,  afid  led 
iiim  away.  And  he,  bearing  his 
cross,  went  forth  into  a jnace 
called  the  place  of  a skull,  which  is 
called  in  the  Plebi'evv  Golgotha; 
w here  they  crucified  him,  and 
two  others  with  him,  on  either 
side  one,  and  JesUs  in  the  midst. 
And  Pilate  w'role  a title,  and  j>rlt 
G 


it  on  thb  cross;  and  the  writiftf 
was,  JESUS  OF  JNAZARETH, 
THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS. 
This  title  then  read  many  of  the 
Jews  : for  the  place  where  Jesus 
was  crucified  was  nigh  to  the 
city ; and  it  was  written  in  He- 
brew, and  Greek,  and  Latin. 
Then  said  the  chief  priests  of  the 
Jews  to  Pilate,  Write  not,  The 
King  of  the  Jews ; but  that  he  said, 

1 1 am  tlie  King  of  the  Jew^s.  Pilate 
answ^ered,  W iia>  I have  written  I 
have  Vritten . Then  the  soldiers, 
whtin  they  had  crucified  Jesus^ 
took  his  (and  made 

four  parts,  to  evSiy  soldier  a part) 
and  also  his  coat : now  the  cOat 
was  without  seam,  woven  from 
the  top  thro  ughout.  They  said 
therefore  among  themselves,  Let 
us  not  rend  it,  but  cast  lots  for  it, 
whose  it  shall  be:  that  the  Scrip- 
ture m^ht  be  fulfilled,  whiefe 
saith,  They  parted  my  raiment 
amon^them,  and  for  ray  vestum 
they  did  cast  lots.  These  things 
therefore  the  soldiers  did.  Now 
there  stored  by  the  cross  of  Jesas, 
hif  moiher,  and  his  .mother’s  sis-, 
ter,  Mary  the  wife  of  Cleophas* 
and  Mary  Magdalene.  Wheu 
Jesus,  therefore,  saw  his  mother, 
and  the  disciple  standing  by 
whom  loved,  he  saith  unto  hi^ 
mother,  Woman,  behold  thy  son. 
Then  siaith  ho  to  the  disciple,  Be? 
lioW  thy  mother.  And  from  that 
hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto 
his  (T.Yii  home.  After  this,  Je^uj? 
knowing  that  all  things  were  noW 
accomplished,  that  the  Scriptui;© 
might  1)0  fulfilled,  saith,  I t&st. 
Now  there  was  set  a vessel  full 
of  vinegar:  smd  they  filled  a, 
spungy  witli  vinegar,  and  put  it 
upon  iy&sop,  and  put  it  to 
mouth.  When  Jesus,  therefore^ 
liad  received  the  vinegar,  he  sai(J|i 
It  is  finished:  and  he  bowed  hS 
head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  The 
Jews,  therefore,  because  it  was 
the  preparation,  that  the  bodies 
should  notrernuui  uncm  tire 


74  EASTER-DAY.  1 


on  the  sabbath-day,  (for  that  sab- 
bath-day  was  an  hi^h  day)  be- 
sought Pilate  that  their  legs  might 
be  broken,  and  that  they  might 
be  taken  away.  Then  came  the 
soldiers  and  brake  the  legs  of  the 
first,  and  of  the  other  wbicli  was 
crucified  with  him.  But  wl;eji 
they  came  to  Jesus,  and  saw  that 
he  was  dead  already,  they  brake 
not  his  legs.  But  one  of  the  sol- 
diers with  a spear  pierced  his 
side,  and  forthwith  came  thereout 
blood  and  water.  And  he  that 
saw  it  bare  record,  and  his  record 
is  true : and  he  knoweth  that  he 
saith  true,  that  ye  might  believe. 
For  these  things  were  done,  that 
the  Scripture  should  be  fulfilled, 
A bone  of  him  shall  not  be  bro- 
ken. And  again  another  Scrip- 
ture saith,  They  shall  look  on  him 

whom  they  pierced. 

Easter-Even. 

TJie  Collect. 

Grant,  O Lord,  that'  as  we 
are  baptized  into  the  death 
of  thy  blessed  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  so  by  continual 
mortifying  our  corrupt  affections, 
we  may  be  buried  with  him^,  and 
that  through  the  grave  and  gate 
of  death  we  may  pass  to  our  joy- 
ful resurrection,  for  his  merits, 
who  died,  and  was  buried,  and 
rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Jhnen. 

The  Epistle.  1 St.  Peter  iii;  17. 

IT  is  better,  if  the  will  of  God 
be  so,;  that  ye  suffer  for  well- 
doing, than  for  evil-doing.  For 
Christ  also  hath  once  suffered  for 
sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust  (that 
he  might  bring  us  to  God)  being 
put  to  death  in  the  flesh,  but 
miickenqd  by tlie  spirit:  by  which 
also  he  went  and  preached  unto 
the  spirits  in  prison ; which  some- 
time were  disobedient,  when 
once  the  long-suffering  of  God 
waited  in  the  days  of  Noah,  while 
the  ark  was  a preparing ; where- 
in few,  that  is,  eight  souls,  were 
bv  figuA’e 


whereuiito,  even  Baptism,  doth 
also  now  save  us  (not  the  putting 
awmy  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the 
answer  of  a good  conscience  to- 
wards^ God)  by  the  resurrection 
of  Jesus  Christ  : Whais  gone  into 
heaven,  and  is  on  the  right  hand 
of  God ; angels,  and  authorities, 
and  powers,  being  made  subject 
unto  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xxvii.  57* 

WHEN  the  even  w’^as  come, 
there  came  a rich  man  of 
Arimathea,  named  Joseph,  who 
also  himself  was  Jesus’  disciple : 
He  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged 
the  body  of  Jesus.  Then  Pilate 
commanded  the  body  to  be  deli- 
vered. And  when  Joseph  had 
taken  tlw  body,  he  wrapped  it  in 
a clean  linen  cloth,  and  laid  it  in 
his  own  new  tomb,  which  he  had 
hewn  out  in  the  rock;  arid  he 
rolled  a great  stone  to  the  door 
of  the  sepulchre,  and  depaifed. 
And  there  was  Mary  Magdalene, 
and  the  other  Mary,  sitting  over 
against  the  sepulchre.  Now  the 
next  day  that  toliowed  the  day  of 
the  preparation,  the  chief  priests 
and  Pharisees  came  together  unto 
Pilate,  saying.  Sir,  we  remember 
that  that  deceiver  said,  while  he 
was  yet  alive.  After  three  days  I 
will  rise  again.  Command  there- 
fore that  the  sepulchre  be  made 
sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  his 
disciples  come  by  night,  and  steal 
him  away,  and  say  unto  the  peo- 
ple, He  is  risen  Irom  the  dead ; 
so  the  last  error  shall  be  worse 
than  the  first.  Pilate  said  unto 
them.  Ye  have  a watch ; go  your 
way,  make  it  as  sure  as  you  can. 
So  they  went  and  made  the  se- 
pulchre sure,  sealing  the  stone, 
and  setting  a watch. 

Easter- Dai^.. 

1T  At  Morning  Prayer,  instead  of  the 
Psalm  (O  come,  Itt  us  sing,  6fC.)  these 
Anthems  shall  be  sung  or  said. 

C^HRIST  our  passover  is  sacri- 
/ ficed  for  us;  tlierefore  let  ii$ 
keep  the  feasts 


MONDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK, 


TCot  with  the  old  leaven,  nei- 
ther with  the  leaven  of  malice 
and  wickedness;  but  with  tl:o 
unleavened  bread  of  sinceritv 
and  truth.  1 Cor.  v,  7. 
^HRIST  being  raised  from  the 
Vy  dead,  dieth  no  more ; death 
hath  no  more  dominion  over  him. 

F or  in  that  he  died,  he  died  un- 
to sin  once ; but  in  that  he  liveth, 
he  liveth  unto  God. 

Likewise  reckon  ye  also  your- 
selves to  be  dead  indeed  unto 
sin ; but  alive  unto  God  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Rom.  vi.  9. 

CHRIST  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
and  become  the  first  fruits  of 
*thera  that  slept. 

For  since  by  man  came  death, 
by  man  came  also  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die  ; even  so 
in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive. 
} Cor.  XV.  20. 

Tfie  Collect 

A LMIGHTYGod,whothrough 
thine  only  begotten  Son  Je- 
sus Christ  hast  overcome  death, 
and  opened  unto  us  the  gate  of 
everlasting  life ; we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  that  as,  by  thy  special 
grace  preventing  us,  thou  dost 
put  into  our  minds  good  desires; 
so  by  thy  continual  help  we 
may  bring  the  same  to  good  ef- 
fect, through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Col.  iii.  L 

IF  ye  then  be  risen  wntli  Christ, 
seek  those  tilings  which  are 
above,  where  Christ  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God.  Set  your 
affection  on  things  above,  not  on 
things  on  the  earth:  For  ye  are 
dead,  and  your  life  is  hid  wdlh 
Christ  in  God.  When  Christ, 
who  is  our  life,  shall  appear,  then 
shall  ye  also  appear^with  him  in 
glory.  Mortify  therefore  your 
members  which  are  upon  the 
eai’th*  fornication,  uncleanness, 


inordinate  affection,  evil  con- 
cupiscence, and  covetousness, 
which  is  idolatry:  for  which 
things’  sake  the  wrath  of  God 
cometh  on  the  children  of  diso- 
bedience. In  the  which  ye  also 
w^alked  sometime,  when  ye  lived 
in  them. 

The  Gospel.  St.John  xx.  1. 

The  first  day  of  the  w eek  com^^ 
eth  Mary  Magdalene  early, 
w^hen  it  w^as  yet  dark,  unto  the 
sepulchre,  and  seeth  the  stone 
taken  away  from  the  sepulchre. 
Then  she  runneth  and  cometh 
to  Simon  Peter,  and  to  the  other 
disciple  w hom  Jesus  loved,  and 
sahh  unto  them, They  have  takep 
away  the  Lord  out  of  the  sepul- 
chre, and  we  know  not  where 
they  have  laid  him.  Peter  there- 
fore went  forth,  an,d  that  other 
disciple,  and  came  to  the  sepul- 
chre. So  they  ran  both  together; 
and  the  other  disciple  did  outrun 
Peter,  and  came  first  to  the  se- 
pulchre; and  he,  stooping  down 
and  looking  in,  saw  the  linen 
clothes  lying,  yet  went  he  not  in. 
Then  cometh  Simon  Peter  fol- 
lov/in®’  him,  and  went  into  the 
sepuloure,  and  seeth  the  linen 
clothes  He;  and  the  napkin,  that 
w^as  about  his  head  not  lying  w ith 
the  linen  clothes,  but  w rapped 
together  in  a place  by  itself. 
Then  went  in  also  that  other  dis- 
ciple which  came  first  to  the  se- 
pulchre, and  he  saw^,  and  believ- 
ed. For  as  yet  they  knew  not 
the  Scripture,  that  he  must  rise 
again  from  the  dead.  Then  the 
disciples  went  aw^ay  again  unto 
their  own  home. 


Monday  in  Easter- Week. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTYGod,whothrough 
thine  only  begotten  Son  Je- 
sus Christ  hast  overcome  death, 
and,  opened  unto  us  the  gate  of 
everlasting  life  ; we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  that  as,  by  thy  spcr. 
cial.  grace  preventing  us,  U>ou 


^6  MONPAX  IN  EASTER- WEEK. 


dost  put  into  our  minds  good  de- 
sires; so  hy  thy  continual  help 
we  may  bring  the  same  to  good 
etfect,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  who  liveth  and  reignet)i 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Chost, 
ever  one  God;  world  without  end. 
Mmen, 

For  the  Epistle,  Acts  x.  34. 
T>ETER  opened  his  mouth,  and 
said,  Of  a truth  ! perceive  that 
God  is  no  respecter  of  persons, 
l)ut  in  every  nation  he  that  fear^- 
eth  him  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, is  accepted  with  him.  The 
word  Avhich  God  sent  unto  the 
children  of  Israel,  preachihg 

?eace  by  Jesus  Christ;  (he  is 
mrd  of  all :)  that  word,  I say,  ye 
know,  which  was  published 
tliroughout  all  Judea,  and  began 
from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism 
which  John  preached : How  God 
anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  witli 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  with  power; 
who  went  about  doing  good,  and 
li eating  all  that  were  oppressed 
of  the  devil : for  God  was  with 
him.  And  v/g  are  witnesses  of 
all  things  wdiich  he  did,  both  in 
the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in  Je- 
rusalem; whom  they  slew',  and 
hanged  on  a tree.  Him  God 
raised  up  the  third  day,  and 
showed  him  openly;  not  to  all 
the  people,  but  unto  witnesses 
chosen  before  of  God,  even  to 
ns,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with 
him  after  he  rose  from  the  dead. 
And  he  commanded  us  to  preach 
unto  the  people,  and  to  testify 
that  it  is  he  wbp  was  ordamed 
of  God  to  be  the  judge  of  quick 
and  dead.  To  him  glie  aii  the 
prophets  witness,  that  through 
nis  name,  whosoever  helieveth 
in  him,  shall  receive  remission 
of  sins.  ^ ^ 

The  Gospel  St.  Luke  xmv,  13. 

Behold,  fwo  of  his  disciples 
went  that  same  day  to  a vil- 
lage called  Emmaus,  which  whs 
from  Jerusalem  about  tlireescorc 
furlongs.  And  they  talked  toge- 


ther of  all  these  things  which  had 
happened.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  while  they  communed  to- 
gether, and  reasoned,  Jesus  him- 
self drew  near,  and  went  with 
them.  But  their  eyes  were  holden, 
that  they  should  not  know  him. 
Andhe  said  unto  them, What  man- 
ner of  communications  are  these 
that  ye  have  one  to  another,  as  ye 
walk,  and  are  sad.^  And  one  of 
them,  whose  name  was  Cleopas, 
answering,  said  unto  him,  Art 
thou  only  a stranger  in  Jerusa- 
lem, anS  hast  not  knovyn  the 
things  wluch  are  come  to  pass 
there  in  these  days  ? And  he  said 
unto  them,  What  tilings And 
they  said  unto  him.  Concerning 
Jesus  of  Nazareth,  who  was  a 
prophet  mighty  in  deed  and 
word,  before  God  and  all  the 
people : And  how  the  chief  priests 
and  our  rulers  delivered  him  to 
be  condemned  to  death,  and  have 
crucified  him.  But  we  trusted 
that  it  had  been  he  who  should 
have  redeemed  Israel : and  beside 
all  this,  to-day  is  the  third  day 
since  these  things  were  done. 
Yea,  and  certain  women  also  of 
our  company  made  us  astonished, 
who  Vvere  early  at  the  sejiulchre ; 
and  wdien  they  found  not  his  bo- 
dy, tliey  came,  saying,  that  tliey 
had  also  seen  a vision  of  angels, 
which  said  that  he  was  alive. 
And  certain  of  them  who  were 
with  us  went  to  the  sepulchre, 
and  found  it  even  so  as  the  wo- 
men had  said;  but  him  they  saw 
not.  Then  he  said  unto  them, 
O fools,  and  slow  of  heart  to  be- 
lieve all  that  the  prophets  have 
spoken  1 ought  not  Christ  to  have 
suffered  tliose  things,  and  to  en- 
ter into  his  glory?  And  begin- 
ning at  Moses  and  all  the  pro- 
phets, lie  expounded  unto  them 
in  all  the  Scriptures,  the  things 
concerning  himself.  And  they 
drew  nigh  unto  the  village 
whither  they  went ; and  he  ma^e 
4s  though  lie  would  have  gone 


TUESDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK.  77 


further:  But  they  constrained 
liim,  saying’,  Abide  with  us;  for 
it  is  towards  evening,  and  the  day 
is  far  spent.  And  he  went  in  to  tar- 
ry with  them.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
as  he  sat  at  meat  ^vith  them,  he 
took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and 
brake,  and  gave  to  them.  And 
their  eves  Vv  cre  opened,  and  they 
knew.liim,  and  he  vanished  out 
of  their  siglit.  And  they  said  one 
to  another.  Did  not  our  heart 
burn  within  us,  niiile  he  talked 
'with  us  by  the . way,  and  while 
he  opened  to  us  tlie  Scriptures? 
And  they  rose  up  the  same  hour, 
and  returned  to  Jerusalem,  and 
found  the  eleven  gathered  to- 
gether, and  them  that  were  witli 
them,  saying.  The  J>ord  has  risen 
indeed,  and  hath  appeared  unto 
Simon.  And  the\^  told  what 
tiling  were  done ' in  the  way, 
and  now  he  was  known  of  them 
in  breaking  of  bread. 

Tuesday  in  Easter-  Week. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,whothrougii 
thine  only  begotten  Son  Je- 
sus Christ  hast  overcome  death, 
and  opened  unto  us  the  gate  of 
es^erlasting  life;  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  that  as  by  thy  special 
grace  preventing  ijs,  thou  dost 
put  into  our  minds  good  desires; 
so  by  thv  continual  help  we  may 
bring  tue  same  to  good  effect, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  J>ord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  ^ world  without  end. 
Jimen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xiii.  26. 

Men  and  brethren,  children  of 
the  stock  of  Abraham,  and 
whosoever  among  you  feareth 
God,  to  you  is  the  word  of  this 
salvaticMi  sent.  .For  they  that 
dwell  at  Jerusalem,  and  their  ru- 
lers, because  they  knew  him  not, 
nor  yet  the  voices  of  the  prophets 
which  are  read  every  sabbath- 
day,  they  have  fulfilled  them  in 
a 2 


condemning  him.  And  though 
tliey  found  no  cause  of  death  in 
him,  yet  desired  they  Pilate  that 
he  should  be  slain.  And  when 
they  had  fulfilled  all  tliat  was 
written  of  him,  they  took  him 
dowii  from  the  tree,  and  laid  him 
in  a sepulchrci  But  God  raised 
him  from  the  dead  : And  he  was 
seen  many  days  of  them  which 
came  up  with  him  from  Galilee 
to  Jerusalem,  who  are  his  wit- 
nesses unto  the  people.  And  we 
declare  unto  you  glad  tidings, 
how  tlmt  the  promise  which  was 
made  unto  tlie  fathei*s,  God  hath 
fulfilled  the  same  unto  us  their 
children,  in  that  he  hath  raised 
3ip  Jesus  again ; as  it  is  also  VTit- 
ten  in  the  second  Psolin,  Thou 
art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I be- 
gotten thee.  And  as  concerning 
that  he  raised  him  up  from  the 
dead,  now  no  more  to  return  to 
corruption,  he  said  on  this  wise,^ 
I will  give  you  the  sure  mercies’ 
of  David.  Wherefore  he  saith  al- 
so in  another  Psalm,  Thou  shalt 
not  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see 
corruption.  For^David,  after  he 
had  served  his  own  generatum, 
by  the  will  of  God,  fell  on  sleep, 
and  was  laid  unto  his  fathers, 
and  saw  corruption  : But  he, 
whom  God  raised  again,  saw  no 
corruption.  Be  it  known  unto 
you  therefore,  men  and  brethren, 
that  through  this  man  is  preached 
unto  you  the  forgiveness  of  sins: 
And  iW  him  all  that  believe  are 
justified  from  all  things,  from 
which  ye  could  not  be  justified 
by  the  hnv  of  Moses.  Beware, 
therefore,  lest  that  come  upon  you 
which  is  spoken  of  in  tli6  pro- 
phets, Behold,  ye  desnisers,  and 
wonder,  and  perish;  for  I work 
a work  in  your  days,  a wmrk 
which  jmu  shall  in  no  wise  be- 
lieve, though  a man  declare  it 
unto  you. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  36. 

JESUS  himself  jstood  in  tha 
mid$t  of  thciD)  and  saitb  unto 


79  THE  FIRST  SUrvD^ 

them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  But 
they  were  terrified  and  aifrig hi- 
ed, and  supposed  that  they  liad 
seen  a spirit.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  Why  are  ye  troubled,  and 
why  do  {houghts  arise  in  your 
hearts  ? Behold  my  hands  and 
my  feet,  that  it  is  I myself;  haii- 
dle  me,  and  see ; for  o.  spirit 
hath  not  desli  and  bones,  as  yp 
see  me  have.  And  when  he  had 
tjms  spoken,  he  showed  them  his 
hands  and  his  feet.  And  while 
they  yet  believed  not  for  joy, 
ana  wondered,  he  said  unto  thero; 
Have  ye  here  any  ni|iat  ? And  they 
j.mve  him  a piece  of  a broiled 
fish,  and  of  an  honey-comb,  .^nd 
he  took  it,  and  did  eat  betore 
them.  And  he  said  unto  thenij 
These  are  the  words  which  1 spaK.e 
unto  you,  while  1 was  yet  wjth 
vou,  mat  all  things  miis^  be  tiilnil- 
ed  which  were  written  m the  law 
of  Moses,  an4  in  the  Prophets, 
and  in  the  Psalms,  concerning  me. 
Then  opened  he  tlieir  understand- 
ing, that  they  might  understand 
the  Scriptures^  and  said  iiiito 
them,  Thus  it  is  written,  and  thus 
it  behoved  Christ  to  suHer,  and  to 
rise  from  the  dead  -the  third  day ; 
and  that  repentance  and  remis- 
sion of  sins  should  be  preached 
ill  his  name  among  all  hatioris, 
beginning  at  Jei'iismcm.-  And  ye 
are  witnesses  of  these  things. 


The  first  Sunday  after  Easter, 
The  Collect.  , 

Almighty  Father,  who  hasf 
given  thine  only  Son  to  die 
for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for 
our  justification ; grant  us  so  to 
put  away  the  leaven  of  mali.ee 
and  wickedness,  that  we  may  al- 
ways serv^e  thee  in  pureness  of 
living  and  truth,  throiigli  the  me- 
rits of  the  same  thy  bon  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1 John  v.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  is  born  of 
Gq|1,  ovorcometh^e  world  j 


Y AFTER  EASTER, 
and  this  is  the  victory  that  over 
cometh  the  world,  even  our  faith.  " 
Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  y 
world,  but  he  that  believeth  that 
Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God  ? This  is  .. 
he  that  came  by  water  and  blood, 
even  Jesus  Christ ; not  by  water 
only,butby  waterandblood : And 
it  is  the  Spirit  that  hearetli  wit- 
ness, because  the  Spirit  is  truth. 
For  there  are  three  that  bear  re- 
cord in  Heaven,  the  Fatherj  the 
Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost;  and 
tb.ese  three  are  one.  And  there 
are  three  that  bear  witn'^ss  in  the 
earth,  tlie  spiijt,  and  thp  water, 
and  the  blood ; and  these  three 
agree  in  one  If  we  receive  the 
witness  of  men,  the  witness  of 
God  is  great, er : for  this  is  the  wit- 
ness of  God,  which  he  hath  testi- 
fied of  jhis  Son.  He  that  believeth 
on  tlie  Son  of  God,  hath  the  wit^ 
ress  in  him.self ; he  that  beliey- 
eth  not  God,  hath  made  him  a liar, 
because  be  believeth  not  tlie  re- 
cord that  God  gave  of  his  Son. 
Apd  this  is  the  record,  that  God 
hath  given  to  us  eternal  life;  and 
t h is  1 i fe  i s i n his  S o n . H e th  at  h a th 
the  Son  hath  life : and  he  tliat 
hath  not  the  Son  hath  not  Ijfe. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  19. 
ryiHE  same  day  at  evening,  be- 
' JL  ing  the  first  day  of  the  wpek, 
when  the  doors  weVe  shut,  where 
the  disciples  were  assembled  for 
fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and 
stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  untQ 
them.  Peace  be  unto  you.  Ana 
when  he  had  so  said,  lie  shoAVpd 
unto  them  his  hands  and  his  side. 
Then  were  the  disciples  glad 
when  they  saw  the  Lord.  T hen 
said  Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace 
be  unto  you  : As  my^Father  hath 
sent  me,  even  so  send  I yon.  And 
when  he  had  said  this  he  breath- 
ed on  them,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost : 
Whose  soever  sins  ye  remit,  they 
are  remitted  unto  them ; and 
whose  soever  sins  yf  retain,  they 
are  retained. 


THE  THIHD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER 


7® 


I herd,  and  know  my  sneep,  and 
am  known  of  mine.  As  the  Father 
knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I the 
Father:  and  I lay  down  my  life 
for  the  sheep.  And  other  sheep  I 
have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold; 
th^i  also  1 must  bring,  and  they 
shall  hear  my  voice ; and  tlierV 
shall  be  one  fold  an  d one  shepherd. 


The  second  Sunday  after  Easter. 

The  Collect. 

4 liMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  thine  only  Son  to  be 
unto  us  both  a sacrffice  for  sin, 
and  also  an  ensample  of  godly 
life  ; give  us  grace  that  we  may 
al\\avs  most  thankfully  receive 
that  his  inestimable  benefit,  and 
also  daily  endeavour  ourselves  tb 
tollow  tlie  blessed  steps  of  his 
most  holy  life,  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1' St.  Peter  ii.  19. 
n ''HIS  is  thank- worthy,  if  a man 
A for  conscience  toward  God, 
endure  grief,suffering  wrongfully . 

For  wdiat  glory  is  it.  if  w hen  ye  fie 
bulleted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall 
take  it  patiently  But  if,  when  ye 
do  well,  and  sutler  for  it,  ye  take 
it  patiently,tiiis  is  acceptable  with 
God.  For  even  hereunto  were  ye 
called ; because  Chrisb  also  suf- 
fered tor  us,  leaving  us  an  exam- 
ple, that  ye  should  follow^  his 
steps . Who  did  no  sin,  neither 
was  guile  found  in  his  mouth: 

\Vho  when  he  w^as  reviled,  re- 
viled not  again  ; when  he  suffer- 
ed,die  threatened  not ; but  com- 
mitted himself  to  him  that  judgeth 
righteously:  Who  his  own  self 
bare  our  sir.s  in  his  own  bodv  on 
the  tree,  that  \ve,  being  dead  to 
sin,  should  live  unto  righteous- 
ness: by  whose  stripes  ye  were)  ordinance  of  man  for  the  Loi*d  s 
healed.  For  ye  w^ere  as  slieepi  sake;  whether  it  be  to  the  king^ 
going  astray ; but  are  now  re- 1 as  supreme  ; or  unto  governors, 
turned  unto  the  shepherd  and  hi- 1 as  unto  them  that  are  sent  fiy 


27ic  third  Sunday  aftei^Easter. 
The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  who  show- 

est  to  them  that  are  in  error 
the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  in- 
tent that  they  may  return  into  the 
way  of  righteousness  ; grant  unto 
all  those  wdio  are  admitted  into 
the  fellowship  of  Christ’s  religion, 
that  they  may  avoid  those  things 
that  are  contrary  to  their  profes-r 
sion,  and  follow  all  su^i  things  as 
are  agreeable  to  the  same,tlirough 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  1 St,  Peter  ii.  ll. 

Dearly  beloved,  I beseech 
you,  as  strangers  and  pil- 
grims, abstain  from  fleshly  lusts, 
which  Vvar  against  the  sou] ; hav- 
ing your  conversation  hoijest 
among  the  Gentiles ; that  wdiere- 
as  they  speak  against  you  as  evil- 
doei^,  they  may  by  your  igood 
W'Orks,  which  they  shall  bciiold, 
glorify  God  in  tlie  day  of  visita- 
tion. Submit  yourselves  to  every 


shop  of  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.  St.JoImx.il. 

JESUS  said,  I am  the  good 
shepherd  : The  good  shepherd 
giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep.  But 
he  that  is  an  hireling,  and  not 
the  shepherd,  wdiose  owm  the 
sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf 
coming,  and  leayeth  the^heep, 
and  fleeth ; and  the  wolf  catcheth 
them,  and  scattereth  the  sheep. 
The  hii’eling  fleeth  because  he  is 
an  Inreling,  and  careth  not  for 
sheep.  I am  the  * pod  shep- 


him,  for  the  pnnishmciit  of  evil- 
doers, and  for  tlie  praise  of  them 
that  do  well.  For  so  is  the  w ill  of 
God,  that  with  well-doing  ye  may 
put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of 
foolish  men:  asfree,and  not  using 
your  liberty  for  a cloak  of  mali- 
ciousness ; but  as  the  servants  of 
God.  Honour  all  men : Love 
the  brotherhood : Fear  God:  Ho- 
nour the  king. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xyi.  16. 

JESUS  said  to  his  disciples,  A 

little  while;  and  ye  shall  not  se«^ 


80  THE  FOURTH  SUND 
me  ; and  a^ain,  a little  while,  and 
ye  shall  see  me  ; because  I go  to 
the  Father.  Then  said  some  of  his 
disciples  among  themselves, What 
is  this  that  he-  saith  unto  us,  A lit- 
tle while,  and  ye  shall  not  see 
me  ; and  again,  a little  while^ 
and  ye  shall  see  me  j and.  Be- 
cause I go  to  the  Father-?^  They 
said  thenefore.  What  is  this  that 
he  saith,  A little  while?  we  can- 
not tell  what  he  saith.  Now  Je- 
sus knew  that  they  were  desirous 
to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them. 
Do  ve  inquire  among  yourselves 
of  tl&at  I said,  A little  while,  and 
ye  shall  not  see  mej  and  again, 
a little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me? 
Verily,  verily,!  say  unto  you,  that 
ye  shall  weep  and  lament,  but 
the  world  shall  rejoice:  and  ye 
shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your  sor' 
row  shall  be  turned  into  joy.  A 
Avoman  when  she  is  in  travail 
hath  sorrow,  because  her  hour  is 
come : but  as  soon  as  she  is  deli- 
vered of  thp  chiidjshe  remember- 
eth  no  more  the  anguish,  for  joy 
that  a man  is  born  into  the  world. 
And  ye  now  therefore  have  sor- 
row^ : but  I will  see  yoji  again, 
and  your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and 
your  joy  no  man  takethfrom  you. 


The  fourth  Sunday  after  Easter. 
The  Collect. 

OAI.MIGHTY  God,  who  alone 
canst  order  the  unruly  wills 
and  atfections  of  sinful  men ; grant 
unto  thy  people,  that  they  may 
love  the  thing  wdiich  thou  com- 
mandest,  and  desire  that  wdiich 
thou  dost  promise  ; that  so, a mong 
the  sundry  and  manifold  changes 
of  the  world,  our  hearts  may 
surely  there  be  fixed,  Avhere  true 
loys  are  to  be  found,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  17. 

Every  good  gift,  and  every 
perfect  gift  is  from  above, 
and  coraeth  down  from  the  Fa- 
ther of  lights,  Avith  whom  is  no 
variableness,  neither  shadow  of 


AY  AFTER  EASTEK. 
turning  : Of  his  own  will  bept 
he  us  AAdth  the  wmrd  of  truth,  that 
w^e  should  be  a kind  of  first  truits 
of  his  creatures.  Wherefore,  my 
beloved  brethren,  let  every  man 
be  swift  to  hear,  sIoav  to  speak, 
slow  to  wrath ; for  the  AATath  of 
man  worketh  not  the  righteous- 
ness of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart 
all  filthiness  and  superfluity  ot 
naughtiness,  and  recewe 
meekness  the  engrafted  Avorp, 
Avhich  is  able  to  save  vonr  souls. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xvi.  5. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples, 
Noav  I go.  my  way  to  him  that 
sent  me,  and  none  of  you  asketh 
me.  Whither  goest  thou  But  be- 
cause I have  said  these  things  un- 
to you,  sorrow  hath  filled  your 
heart.  Nevertheless  I tell  you  the 
truth;  it  is  expedient  tor  a on 
that  I go  aAvay  : for  it  I go  not  a- 
w'^ ay, the  Comforter  will  not  come 
unto  you;  but  if  I depart,  I will 
send  him  unto  a^ou.  And  when 
he  is  come,  he'  w ill  reprove  the 
Avorld  of  sin,  and  of  righteous- 
ness, and  of  judgment:  Ot  sin, 
because  they  believe  not  on  me  : 
Of  righteousness,  because  I go  to 
mv  Father,  and  ye  see  me  no 
m'ore  • Of  judgment,  because  the 
Prince  of  this -world  is  judged.  1 
have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto 
vou,but  ye  cannotbearthem  now . 
jlowbeit,  Avhen  he,  the  Spirit  ot 
truth,  is  come,  he  w ill  guide  you 
into  all  truth:  for  he  shall  not 
speak  of  himself ; but  AvhatsoeA'^er 
he  shall  hear,  that  shall  he  speak  ; 
and  he  Avill  show  you  things  to 
come.  He  shall  glority  me : for 
he  shall  receive  ot  mine,  and  shall 
show  it  unto  you.  ,All  things  that 
the  Father  hath,  are  mine;  there- 
fore said  I,  that  he  shall  take  of 
mine,  and  shall  show  it  unto  you. 

The  fifth  Sunday  after  Easter. 
The  Collect.: 

OLORD,  from  Avhom  all  good 
things  do  come ; grant  to  ns 
thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy 


THE  ASCENSIOjV-DAY. 


SI 


noiy  iiispiratian  we  may  think  | speakest  tliou  plainly,  and  speak- 
mose  Ihiiigs  that  are  good,  and,'est  no  proverb.  Now  are  we 


by  tiiy  merciful  gliding  may  per- 
form the  same,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Clirist.  Jhnen. 

Tim  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  22. 

Be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and 
not  hearers  only,  deceiving 
your  own  selves.  For  if  any  be 
a hearer  of  the  word,  and  not  a 
he  is  like  unto  a man  be- 
holdinghisnatural  face  in  a glass. 
For  he  beholdeth  himself,  and  go- 
eth  his  way,  and  straightway  tor- 
getteth  what  manner  of  man  he 
was.  But  whoso  looketh  into  the 
perfect  la^\  of  liberty,  and  conti- 
nueth  therein ; he  beinc  nbt  a for- 
getful heai-er,  but  a doer  of  the 
work,  this  man  .shall  be  blessed 
in  his  deed.  If  anv  man  among 
vou  seem  to  be  religious,  and 
bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  de 
ceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man^s 
religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion 
and  nndefiled  before  God  and 
the  Father,  is  this,  To  visit  the 
fatherless  and  widows  in  their  af- 
fliction, and  to  keep  himself  un- 
spotted from  the  wmrld. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  3fvi,  23. 

VERILY,  verily,  I say  unto 
yon,  Whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 
the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will 
give  it  you.  ifitherto  have  ve 
asked  nothing  in  my  name  : Ask, 
and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your 
joy  may  be  full.  These  things 
nave  I spoken  unto  you  in  pro- 
verbs: tlie  time  corneth,  when  I 
shall  no  more  speak  unto  jmu  in 
proverbs;  but  1 shall  show  jmu 
plainly  of  the  Father.  At  that 
day  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name:  and 
I say  not  unto  you,  that  I will 
pray  the  Father  for  yon;  for  the 
Father  himself  loveth  you,  be- 
cause ye  have  loved  “me,  and 
have  believed  that  I came  out 
from  God.  I came  forth  from 
tlie  Father,  and  am  come  into 
(lie  world:  Again,  I leave  the 
w orld,  and  go  to  the  Fatlier.  His 
disciples  said  unto  him,  Lo,  now’ 


sure  that  thou  kr.owest  all  things, 
and  needest  not  that  any  man 
should  ask  thee : by  this  w e be- 
lieve that  thou  earnest  forth  from 
God.  Jesus  answered  them,  Do 
ye  now  believe.?  Behold,  the  hour 
corneth,  yea,  is  now  come,  that 
ye  shall  be  scattered  every  man 
to  his  own,  and  shall  leave  me 
alone:  and  yet  I am  not  alone, 
because  the  Father  is  with  me. 
These  things  I have  spoken  unto 
you,  that  in  me  ye  might  ha\  o 
peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall 
have  tribulation : but  be  of  good‘ 
cheer';  I have  overcome  the 
world. 


The  Ascension-Day. 

7'lie  Collect. 

Grant,  w e beseech  thee,  Al- 
mighty God,  that  like  as  w e 
do  believe  thy  only  begotten  Son 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  to  have  as- 
cended into  the  heavens ; so  we 
may  also  in  heart  and  mind  thith- 
er ascend,  and  with  him  continu- 
ally dwell,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
ethwith  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
one  God,  world  without  end 
Amen.  ' 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts).  1. 

The  former  treatise  have  1 
made,  O Theojdiilus.  of  all 
that  Jesus  began  both  to  do  and 
teach,  until  the  day  in  which  he 
was  taken  up,  after  that  he, 
through  the  Holy  Ghost,  had 
given  commandments  unto  tlje 
apostles  whom  he  had  chosen  : 
lo  wdiom  also  he  show’ed  himself 
alive  after  his  pa.S'sion,  ])y  many 
infallible  proofs,  being  seen  of 
them  forty  days,  and  speaking  of 
the  things  pertaining  to  the  king- 
dom of  God : and  being  assem- 
bled togelher  wdth  them,  com- 
rpanded  them  that  they  should 
not  depart  from  Jerusalem,  but 
w’ait  for  the  promise  of  the  Fa- 
ther, which,  .saith  he,  ye  have 
heard  of  me.  For  John  truly 


m SUrsDAY  AFTER 

naptizod  with  water;  but  ye  shall 
be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
not  many  clays  hence.  When 
thev  therefore  were  come  to- 
^rether,  they  asked  of  him  say- 
in,?,  Lord,  wilt  thou  at  this  time 
restore  again  the  kingdom  of 
fsrael.?  And  he  said  unto  them, 
It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the 
times  or  the  seasons,  w hich  the 
Father  hath  put  in  his  own  pow- 
er. But  ve  shall  receive  power, 
after  that  the  Holy  Ghost  is  come 
upon  you:  and  ye  shall  be  wit- 
nessee  unto  me ‘both  in  Jerusa- 
lem, and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Sa- 
maria, and  unto  the  uttermost 
part  of  the  earth.  And  w^hen  he 
had  spoken  these  things,  while 
they  beheld,  he  was  taken  up, 
anq  a cloud  received  him  out  of 
their  sight.  And  while  they 
looked  steadfastly  toward  hea- 
ven, as  he  went  up,  behold,  two 
men  stood  by  them  in  white  ap- 
parel; which  also  said,  Ye  men 
of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing 
up  into  heaven  .^  This  same  Jesus, 
which  is  taken  up  from  you  into 
heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like 
manner  as  ye  have  seen  him  go 
into  heaven. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  xvi.  14. 

JESUS  appeared  unto  the  ele- 
ven, as  they  sat  at  meat,  and 
upbraided  them  with  their  unbe- 
lief and  hardness  of  heart,  be- 
cause they  believed  not  them 
wdiich  bad  seen  him  after  he  was 
risen.  And  he  said  unto  them. 
Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and 
preach  the  Gospel  to  every  crea- 
ture. He  that  believeth,  and  is 
baptized,  shall  be  saved;  but  he 
that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damn- 
ed. And  these  signs  shall  follow 
them  that  believe:  In  my  name 
shall  they  cast  out  devils;  they 
shall  speak  with  ne^v  tongues; 
they  shall  lake  up  serpents;  and 
if  tfiev  drink  anv  deadly  thing,  it 
shali  not  hurt  them;  they  shall 
lav  hands  on  the  sick,  and  they 
fehall  recover.  So  then,  alter 


ASCENSION  DAY. 
the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  them, 
he  was  received  up  into  heaven, 
and  sat  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 
And  they  went  forth, and  preach- 
ed every  where,  the  Lord  work- 
ing with  them,  and  confirming 
the  wmrd  with  signs  following. 


Sunday  after  J^scension-Day. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  the  king  of  glory,  who 
hast  exalted  thine  only  Sou 
Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph 
unto  thy  kingdom  in  heaven;  we 
beseech  thee  leave  us  not  com- 
fortless; but  send  to  us  thine 
Holy  Ghost  to  comfort  us,'  and 
exalt  us  unto  the  same  place 
whither  our  Saviour  Christ  is 
gone  before;  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen.  ^ 

The  Epistle.  1 St.  Peter  iv.  7. 

The  end  of  all  things  is  at 
hand : be  ye  therefore  sober, 
and  w^atcli  unto  prayer.  And 
above  all  things  have  fervent 
charity  among  yourselves:  for 
clfarity  shall  cover  the  multitude 
of  sins.  Use  hospitality  one  to. 
another  without  grudging.  As 
eve»ry  man  hath  received  the  gilt, 
even  so  minister  the  same  one^ 
to  another,  as  good  stewards  of 
the  manifold  grace  of  God.  It 
any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as 
the  oracles  of  God:  It  any  man 
minister,  let  him  do  it  as  of  the 
ability  Avhich  God  giveth:  that 
God  in  all  things  m^  be  glorified 
through  Jesus  Christ : to  w honi 
be  praise  and  dominion  for  ever 
and  ever.  Amen.  , 

The  Gospel  St.John  xv.  26,a??d 
part  of  the  \&h  Chapter. 
TX7HEN  the  Comforter  Is 
VV  come,  wdiom  I will  send 
unto  you  from  the  Father,  even 
the  S'pirit  of  truth,  which  pj’O- 
ceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall 
testify  of  me.  And  ye  also  shall 
bear  witness;  because  ye  have 
been  w ith  me  from  the  beginning. 


WHITSUNDAY . 


“3  ^056  tilings  have  I spoken  unto 
jou,  that  ye  should  not  he  offend- 
ed. They  shall  put  you  out  of 
the  synagogues:  yea,  the  time 
cometh,  that  whosoever  killeth 
you,  will  think  that  he  doeth  God 
service.  And  these  things  will 
they  do  unto  you,  because  they 
have  not  known  the  Father,  nor 
me:  but  these  things  have  1 told 
3'ou,  that  when  the  time  shall 
come,  ye  may  remember  that  I 
told  you  of  them. 


Whitsunday. 

The  Collect. 

OG0D,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to 
them  the  light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit; 
grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to 
have  a right  judgment  in  all 
tilings,  and  evermore  to  rejoice 
in  his  holy  comfort,  through  the 
merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Sa- 
viour, who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the 
same  Spirit,  one  God,  world 
"witlmat  end.  Jimev. 

Wor  the  Epistle.  Acts  ii.  1. 

WHEN  the  day  of  Pentecost 
was  fully  conae,  they  were 
all  w- ith  one  accord  in  one  place ; 
And  suddenly  there  came  a sound 
from  heaven,  as  of  a rushing 
mighty  wind,  and  it  filled  all  the 
hoiwe  where  they  were  sitting. 
And  there  appeared  unto  them 
cloven  tongues,  like  as  of  lire, 
and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them: 
And  they  were  all  filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost;  and  began  to  speak 
with  other  tongues,  as  the  Spi- 
rit gave  them  utterance.  And 
there  were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem 
Jews,  devout  men,  out  of  every 
nation  under  heaven.  Now 
when  this  was  noised  abroad,  the 
multitude  came  together,  and 
were  .confounded,  because  that 
ever}"  man  heard  them  speak  in 
his  own  language.  Andthevwere 
all  amazed,  and  marvelled,,  .say- 
iUg  one  to  another,  Behold,  aro 


83 

not  all  these  which  speak  Galile- 
ans.^ and  how  hear  we  every  man 
in  our  own  tongue  wherein  we 
were  born  ? Partisans,  and  Medes, 
and  Elamites,  and  the  dwellers  in 
Mesopotamia,  and  in  Judea,  and 
Cappadocia,  in  Pontus,  and  Asia, 
Phrygia,  and  Pamphylia,  in  E- 
gypt,  and  in  the  parts  of  Lybia 
about  Cyrene,  and  strangers  of 
Rome,  Jews  and  Proselytes, 
Cretes  and  Arabians,  we  do  liear 
them  speak  in  our  tongues  the 
wonderful  works  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xiv.  15. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples, 
If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  com- 
mandments. And  I will  pray 
the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you 
another  Comforter,  that  he  may 
abide  with  you  forever;  even  the 
Spirit  of  truth,  whom  the  world 
cannot  receive,  because  it  seeth 
him  not,  neither  knoweth  him  : 
but  ye  know  him;  for  he  dwell- 
eth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in 
you.  I will  not  leave  you  com- 
fortless; I will  come  to  you.  Yet 
a little  while,  and  the  world  seeth 
me  no  more ; but  ye  see  me : be- 
cause I live,  ye  shall  live  also.  At 
that  day  ye  shall  know  that  I am 
in  liiy  Father,  and  ye  in  m^,  and 
I in  you.  He  that  hath  my  com- 
mandments, and  keepeth  them, 
he  it  is  that  loveth  me;  and  he 
that  loveth  me,  shall  be  loved  of 
my  Father:  and  I will  love  him, 
and  will  manife.st  myself  to  liim. 
Judas  saith  unto  him,  (not  Isca- 
riot) Lord,  how  is  it  that  thou 
Wilt  manifest  thyself  unto  us,  and 
not  unto  the  world  Jesus  an- 
swered and  said  unto  him,  If  a 
man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my 
words;  and  my  Father  will  love 
him,  and  w’^e  will  come  unto  him, 
and  make  our  abod^  with  him. 
He  that  loveth  me  not,  kcepetli  not 
my  sayings:  and  the  word  which 
ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but  the  Fa- 
ther’s wdiich  sent  me.  These 
things  have  I spoken  unto  you, 
being  yet  present  with  you. 


S4  MONDAY  IN  W 

the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy 
Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send 
in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you 
all  things,  and  bring  feill  things  to 
vour  remembrance,  whatsoever 
1 have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I 
leave  with  you,  my  peace  I give 
unto  vou ; not  as  the  world  giv- 
eth,  give  I unto  you.  Let  not 
vour  iieart  be  troubled,  neither 
let  it  be  afraid.  Ye  hav  e heard 
how  I said  unto  you,  I go  eway, 
and  come  again  unto  you.  If  ye 
loved  me,  ye  would  rejoice,  be- 
cause I saiA,  I go  unto  the  Fath- 
er : for  my  Father  is  greater  than 
I.  And  now  I have  told  you  be- 
fore it  come  to  pass,  that  when 
it  is  come  to  pass,  ye  might  be- 
lieve. Hereafter  I will  not  talk 
much  with  you:  for  the  prince  of 
this  world  cometh,  and  hath  no- 
thing in  me.  But  4hat  the  vVorld 
may  know  that  1 love  the  Father; 
ami  as  the  Father  gave  me  com- 
mandment, even  so  I do. 


Monday  in  Whitsun-  Week. 

The  Gollect. 

OG0®,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to 
them  the  light  of  thy  Holy  Spi- 
rit; grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit 
to  have  a right  judgment  in  all 
tilings,  and  evermore  to  rejoice 
in  his  holy  comfort,  through  the 
merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Sa- 
viour, who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the 
same  Spirit,  one  God,  world  with- 
out end..  Amen. 

For  the  Fjpistle.  Acts  X.  34. 

Then  peter  opened  his 
mouth  and  said,  Of  a truth 
I perceive  that  God  is  no  respec- 
ter of  persons;  but  in  eveiy 
nation,  he  that  feareth  him,  and 
worketh  righteousness,  is  accept- 
ed with  him.  The  word  which 
God  sent  unto  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, preaching  peace  by  Jesus 
Christ,  (he  is  Loj-d  of  all ;)  that 
word;  I say,  ve  know/  which  was 


HITSUN-WEEK 
published  throughout  all  Judea, 
and  began  from  Galilee,  after  the 
baptism  which  John  preached 
How  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Na- 
zareth with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
with  power ; who  went  about  do- 
ing good,  and  healing  all  that 
were  oppressed  with  the  devil; 
for  God  was  with  him.  And  we 
are  witnesses  of  all  things  which 
he  did,  both  in  the  land  of  the 
Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem;  whom 
they  slew,  and  hanged  on  a tree. 
Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day, 
and  showed  him  openly ; not  to 
all  the  people,  but  unto  witnesses 
chosen  beiore  of  God  ; even  to 
us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with 
him  after  he  rose  from  the  dead. 
And  he  commanded  us  to  preach 
unto  the  people,  and  to  testify 
that  it  is  he  which  was  ordained 
of  God  to  be  the  judge  of  ouick 
and  dead.  To.  him  give  all  the 
pi’ophets  witness,  that  through 
his  name,  whosoever  believelh 
in  him,  shall  receive  remission 
of  sins.  Wliile  Peter  yet  spake 
these  words;' the  Holy  Ghost  fell 
on  all  them  that  heard  the  word. 
And  they  of  the  circumcision 
who  believed,  were  astonished, 
as  many  as  came  with  Peter,  be- 
cause that  on  the  Gentiles  also 
was  poui'cd  out  the  gift  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  For  tliey  heard 
them  speak  with  tongues,  and 
magnity  God.  Then  answered 
Peter,  Can  any  man  forbid  water, 
that  these  should  nnot  he  haptiz- 
ed,  who  have  received  tlie  Holy 
Gliost  as  well  as  we  ^ And  he  com- 
mandedthenuo  bebaptizedin  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  Then  pray- 
ed they  him  to  tarry  certain  days. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  iii.  lb. 

GiOD  so  loved  the  world,  that 
r he  gave  his  only  iiegoiten 
Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in 
him  should  not  perish,  but  liavc 
everlasting  lile.  For  God  sent 
not  his  Son  into  the  world  to 
condemn  the  world,  hut  that  ihe 
world  through  liim  mir.ht  btj 


TRINITY 

saved.  He  thatbelieveth  on  him 
is  not  condemned : but  be  that  be- 
lieveth  not  is  condemned  already, 
because  he  hath  not  believed -in 
the  name  of  the  only  beg-otten 
Son  of  God.  And  this  is  the  con- 
demnation, that  light  is  come  in- 
to the  world,  and  men  loved 
darkness  rather  than  li^ht,  be- 
cause their  deeds  were  evil.  For 
every  one  that  doetli  evil  hateth 
the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the 
light,  lest  his  deeds  sliould  be 
reproved.  But  he  that  doeth 
truth  cometh  to  the  light,  that 
his  deeds  may  be  made  manifest, 
that  they  are  WTOught  in  God. 


Tuesday  in  Whiis^un-  Week. 

TJie  Collect. 

OG0D,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to 
them  tlie  light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit; 
grant  us  by  tiie  same  Spirit  to 
have  a right  judgment  in  all 
things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice 
in  his  holy  comfort,  through  the 
merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Sa* 
viour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee,  in  the  unity  ot  the 
same  Spirit,  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Jhnen, 

Tor  the  Epistle.  Acts  viii»  14. 

WHEN  the  Apostles,  who 
were  at  Jerusalem,  heard 
that  Samaria  had  received  the 
w'ord  of  God,  they  sent  unto 
them  Peter  and  John ; who, 
when  they  w^ere  come  down, 
prayed  for  them,  that  they  might 
receive  the  Holy  Ghost:  (For  as 
yet  he  w as  fallen  upon  none  of 
them ; only  they  were  baptized 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus ;) 
Then  laid  they  their  hands  on 
them,  and  they  recciyed  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

The  Gospel.  St.John  x.  1. 

VERILY,  verily,  I say  untJ 
you,  He  that  entereth  not  by 
the  door  into  the  sheep-fold,  but 
cUmbeth  up  some  other  way,  the 
same  b a thief  and  a rofdjer.  But 

H 


SUNDAY  65 

he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door, 
is  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep.  To 
him  the  porter  openeth ; and  the 
sheep  hear  his  voice ; and  he 
calleth  his  owm  sheep  by  name, 
and  leadeth  them  out.  And  when 
he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep, 
he  goeth  before  them,  and  the 
sheep  follow  him ; for  they  know 
his  voice:  and  a stranger  will 
they  not  follow,  but  will  flee 
from  him;  for  they  know  not 
the  voice  of  strangers.  This  pa- 
rable spake  Jesus  unto  them; 
but  they  understood  not  what 
things  they  were  which  he  spake 
unto  them.  Then  said  Jesus  un- 
to them  again,  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  you,  1 am  the  door  of 
the  sheep:  All  that  ever  came 
before  me  are  thieves  and  rob- 
bers; but  the  sheep  did  not  hear 
them.  I am  the  dbor:  by  me  if 
any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be 
saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out, 
and  find  pasture.  The  thief 
cometh  not  but  for  to  steal,  and 
to  kill,  and  to  destroy ; I am  come 
that  they  might  have  life,  and 
that  the^"  might  have  it  more 
abundantly. 


Trinity- Sunday,  i 
■ The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  wdio  hast  given  unto 
us  thy  servants  grace,  by  the  con- 
fession of  a true  faith",  to  acknow- 
ledge the  dory  of  the  eternal 
Trinity,  andf  in  the  powder  of  the 
divine  Majesty  to  worship  the 
Unity;  we  beseech  thee  that  thou 
wouldest  keep  us  steadfast  in  this 
faith,  and  evermore  defend  us 
from  all  adversities,  who  livest 
and  reignest,  one'  God,  world 
without  end.  Jhmn. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  iv.  1 . 

A FTER  this  I looked,  and  be- 
-TA.  hold,  a door  was  opened  in 
heaven : and  the  first  voice  which 
I heard,  was  as  it  were  of  a trum-^ 
pet,  talking  with  me;  which  said„ 
Com©  up  hithp,  a,nd  I will  show 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


thee  things  wliich  must  be  here- 
after. And  immediately  I was  in 
the  Spirit;  and  behold,  a throne 
was  set  in  heaven,  and  one  sat  on 
the  throne : and  he  that  sat  was  to 
look  upon  like  a jasper  and  a sai*- 
dine-stone : and  there  was  a rain- 
bow round  about  the  throne,  in 
sight  like  unto  an  emerald.  And 
roun^  about  the  throne  weredbur 
and  twenty  seats;  and  upon  the 
seats  I saw  four  and  twenty  el- 
ders sitting,  clothed  in  white  rai- 
ment ; andthey  had  on  their  heads 
crowns  of  gold : and  out  of  the 
throne  proceeded  lightnings,  and 
thunderings,  and  voices. _ And 
there  were  seven  lamps  of  fire 
burning  before  the  throne,  which 
ai-e  the  seven  spirits  of  God.  And 
before  the  throne,  there  was  a sea 
of  glass,  like  unto  crystal.  And  in 
the  midst  of  the  throne,  and  round 
about  the  throne,  were  four  beasts 
full  of  eyes  before  and  behind ; 
And  the  first  beast  was  like  a lion, 
and  the  second  beast  like  a calf, 
and  the  third  beast  had  a face  as  a 
man,  and  the  fourth  beast  was  like 
a flying  eagle.  And  the  four  beasts 
had  each  of  them  six  wings  about 
him ; and  they  were  full  of  eyes 
within:  and  they  rest  not  day 
and  night,  saying,  Holy,  holy, 
holy,  Lord  God  Almighty,  who 
was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come.  And 
when  those  beasts  give  glory, 
and  honour,  and  thanks  to  him 
that  sat  on  the  throne,  who  liveth 
for  ever  and  ever,  the  four  and 
twenty  elders  fall  down  before 
him  that  ^at  on  the  throne,  and 
worship  him  that  liveth  lor  ever 
and  ever,  and  east  their  crewns 
before  the  throne,  saying,  Thou 
art  worthy,!)  Lord,  to  receive 
glory,  and  honour,  and  power; 
for  thou  hast  created  all  things, 
and  for  thy  pleasure  they  are^  and 
were  created.’ 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  iii.  I. 
r|"tHERE  was  a raanof  the  Pha- 
JL  risees,  named  Nicodemus,  a 
^’uleroftheJews:  Thesame  came 


to  Jesus  by  night,  and  said  unto 
him,  Rabbi^we  know  that  thoil 
art  a teacher  come  from  God 
For  no  man  can  do  these  mira- 
cles that  thou  doest,  except  God 
be  with  him.  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  him,  Verily,  verily, 
I say  unto  thee,  except  a man  be 
born  again,  he  cannot  see  the 
kingdom  of  God.  Nicodemus 
saith  unto  him.  How  can  a man 
be  born  when  he  is  old.^  can  he 
enter  thfe  second  time  into  his  mo- 
ther’s womb,  and  be  born  ? Jesus 
answered,  Verily,  verily,  I say 
unto  thee,  except  a man  be  born 
of  water,  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  can- 
not enter  into  the  ilcingdom  of 
God.  That  which  is  born  of  the 
flesh,  is  flesh;  and  that  which  is 
born  of  the  Spirit,  is  sphit.  Mar- 
vel not  that  I said  unto  thee,  ye 
must  be  born  again.  The  wind 
bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and 
thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof, 
but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  coni- 
eth,  and  whither  it  goeth ; so  is 
every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Spi- 
rit. Nicodemus  answered  and  said 
unto  him.  How  can  these  things 
be  ? Jesus  answered  and  said  un- 
to him.  Art  thou  a master  of 
Israel,  and  knowest  not  these 
things.?  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto 
thee,  we  speak  that  we  do  know, 
and  testify  that  we  have  seen; 
and  ye  receive  not  our  witness. 
If  I have  told  you  earthly  things, 
and  ye  believe  not ; how  shall  ye 
believe,  if  I tell  you  of  heavenly 
things?  And  no  man  hath  ascend- 
ed up  to  heaven,  but  he  that  came 
down  from  heaven,  even  the  Son 
of  man,  who  is  in, heaven.  And 
as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in 
the  wilderness,  even  so  must  the 
Son  of  m an  be  1 ifted  up ; that  w ho- 
soevcr  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life, 

TI(£  first  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

The  Coliect. 

OG0D,  the  strength  of 
those  who  pnl  theh  Inwt 


THE  FIRST  SUISDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  87 


thee,  mercifully  accept  our  pray- 
ers; and  because,  through  tl^e 
weakness  of  our  mortal  nature, 
we  can  do  no  good  thing  without 
thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy 
grace,  that  in  keeping  thy  com- 
mandments we  niav  please  thee, 
both  in  will  and  deed,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Jimen. 

B The  Epistle.  1 John  iv.  7. 
ELOVED,  let  iis  love  one  an- 
other: for  love  is  of  God,  and 
every  *one  that  loveth  is  born  of 
God,  and  knoweth  God.  He  that 
loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God; 
for  God  is  love.  In  this  was 
manifested  the  love  of  God  to- 
w'ards  us,  because  that  God  sent 
his  only  begotten  Son  into  the 
world,  that  we  might  live  through 
him.  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we 
loved  God,  but  that  he  loved 
us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  jbo  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins.  Be- 
loved, if  God  50  loved  us,  we 
ought  also  to.  love  one  another. 
No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any 
time.  If  we  love  one  another, 
God  dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  love 
is  perfected  in  us.  Hereby  know 
we  that  w^e  dwell  in  him,  and  he 
in  us;  because  he  hath  given  us 
of  his  Spirit.  And  we  have  seen 
and  do  testify,  that  the  Father 
sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of 
the  world.  Whosoever  .shall  con- 
fess tliat  Jesus  is^the  Son  of  God, 
God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in 
God.  And  we  have  known  and 
believed  the  love  that  God  hath 
to  us.  God  is  love;  and  he  that 
dwelleth  in  love,  dweiletli  in 
God,  and  God  in  him.  Herein 
is  our  love  made  perfect,  that  we 
may  have  boldness  in  the  day  of 
judgment;  because  as  be  is,  so 
are  we  in  this  world.  There  is 
no  fear  in  love;  but  perfect  love 
castetli  out  fear ; b(‘cause  fear 
hath  torment;  He  that  fearetli,  is 
not  made  perfect  in  love.  We 
love  him,  because  he  first  loved 
u.s.  If  a man  say,  1 love  God, 
and  hatetli  his  brother,  he  is  a 


liar;  for  he  that  lovelh  not  his 
brother,  wdiom  he  hath  seen,  how 
can  he  love  God,  whom  he  hath 
notseen  ? And  this  commandment 
have  W'e  from  him,  that  he  who 
loveth  God,  love  his  brother  also. 
The  Gospel.  St.  laike  xvi.  19. 

There  w^as  a ceilain  rich 
man,  who  was  clothed  in 
purple  and  fine  linen,  and  fared 
sumptuously  every  day.  And^ 
there  was  a certain  beggar,  na- 
med Lazarus,  who  was  laid  at 
his  gate,  full  of  sores ; and  de- 
siring to  be  fed  with  the  crumbs 
whicli  fell  from  the  rich  man’s 
table  : moreover,  the  dogs  came 
and  licked  his  sores.  And  it 
came  to'  pass  that  the  beggar 
died,  and  was  carried  by  the  an- 
gels into  Abraham’s  bosom ; the 
rich  man  also  died,  and  w as  bu- 
ried : and  ip.  hell  he  lifted  up  his 
eyes. being  in  torments, and  seeth 
Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in 
his  bosom.  And  he  cried,  and 
said,  Father  Abraham,  have  mer- 
cy on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that 
he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  linger 
in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue, 
for  1 am  tormented  in  this  flame. 
But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remem- 
ber that  thou  in  thy  life-time  re- 
ceivedst  thy  good  things,  and 
likewise  Lazarus  evil  things ; but 
now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou 
art  tormented.  And  besides  all 
this,  betw  een  us  and  you  there  is 
a great  gulph  fixed  : so  that  they 
who  would  pass  from  hence  to 
you  cannot;  neither  can  they 
pass  to  us  that  would  come  from 
thence.  Then  he  said,  I pray 
thee  therefore,  father,  that  thou 
w^ouldest  send  him  to  my  father’s 
house:  fori  have  live  brethren ; 
that  he  may  testify  unto  them, 
lest  tiiey  also  come  into  this  place 
of  torment.  iVbraham  saith  u nto 
him,  J’hey  have  Moses  and  the 
ih-ophets ; let  them  hear  them 
And  he  said,  Nay,  father  Abra- 
ham; but  if  one  went  unto  them 
from  jhc  dead,  they  will  repent 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


88 

And  he  said  unto  him,  If  they 
hear  not  Moses  and  the  Pro- 
phets, neither  will  they  be  per- 
suaded, thoug-h  one  rose  from 
the  dead. 


The  second  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

OL0RD,  who  never  failest  to 
help  and  govern  those  whom 
thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  stead- 
fast fear  and  love ; keep  us',  we 
beseech  thee,  under  the  protec- 
tion of  thy  good  providence,  and 
make  us  to  have  a perpetual 
fear  and  love  of  thy  holy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
Amen. 

The  Epistle  1 John  iii.  13. 

Marvel  not,  my  brethren,  if 
the  world  hate  you.  Wc 
know  that  we  have  passed  from 
death  unto  life,  because  we  love 
the  brethren.  He  that  lovelh  not 
his  brother,  abrdeth  in  death. 
Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is 
a murderer:  and  ye  know  that 
no  murderer  hath  eternal  life 
abiding  in  him.  Hereby  per- 
ceive we  the  love  of  God,  be- 
cause he  laid  down  his  life  for  us: 
and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our 
lives  for  the  brethren.  But  whosu 
hath  this  world’s  good,  and  seeth 
his  brother  have  need,  and  shut- 
teth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion 
from  liim ; how  dwell  eth  the  love 
of  God  in  him.^  My  little  chil- 
dren, let  us  not  love  in  word, 
neither  in  tongue;  but  in  deed, 
and  in  truth.  And  herebj"  we 
know  that  we  are  ol  tlie  truth, 
and  shall  assure  our  hearts  before 
him.  For  if  our  heart  condemn 
^us,  God  is  greater  than  our  heart, 
and  knowetli  all  things.  Beloved, 
if  our  heart  condemn  us  not,  then 
have  W’^e  con  fide  lice  towards  God. 
And  whatsoever  Ave  ask,  we  re- 
ceive of  him,  because  we  keep 
his  commandments,  apd  do  those 
things  that  are  pleasing  in  his 
sight.  And  this  is  his  command- 
ment, That  we  should  believe  on 


the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  love  one  another,  as  he 
gave  us  commandment.  And  he 
that  keepeth  his  commandments, 
dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  him: 
and  hereby  we  know  that  he  abi- 
deth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit  which  he 
hath  given  us. 

The  Gosml.  St.  Luke  xiv.  16. 

A CERTAIN  man  made  a gi’eat 
supper,  and  bade  many ; and 
sent  bis  servant  at  supper-time, 
to  say  to  them  that  were  bidden, 
Come,  for  all  things  are  now 
ready.  And  they  all  with  gne 
Icoosent  began  to  make  excuse: 
I The  first  said  unto  him,  I have 
(bought  a piece  of  ground,  and 
II  must  needs  go  and  see  it;  I 
pray  thee  haA^’e  me excused:  And 
) another  said,  I have  bought  five 
yoke  of  oxen,  and  I go  to  prove 
them  i 1 pray  thee  have  me  ex 
cused:  And  another  said,  I have 
meiried  a wife,  and  therefore  I 
cannot  come.  So  that  servant 
came,  and  showed  his  lord  these 
things.  Then  the  master  of  the 
bouse,  being  angry,  said  to  his 
: oivant,  Go  out  quickly  into  the 
streets  and  lanes  of  the  city,  and 
bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the 
maimed,  and  the  halt,  and  the 
blind.  And  the  servant  said, 
LordJt  is  done  as  thou  hast  com- 
manded, and  yet  there  is  room. 
And  the  lord  said  unto  the  ser- 
vant, Go  out  into  the  highAvays 
and  hedges,  and  compel  tliem  to 
come  in,  that  ray  house  may  be 
filled:  for  1 say  unto  you,  that 
none  of  those  men  Avhich  Avere 
bidden  shall  taste  of  my  supper. 


The  third  Sunday  after'  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

GliORD,  we  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  hear  us;  and 
grant  that  Ave,  taAvhom  thou  hast 
given  ru  hearty  desire  to  pray, 
may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be  de- 
fended and"  comforted  in  all  dan- 
gers and  adversities,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


THE  FOURTH  SUNOAV  AFTER  TRIMTY.  m 
and  seek  diligently  till  she  fiml  it  .■* 
And  when  she  hatli  found  it,  she 
calleth  her  friends  and  her  neigh- 
bours together,  saying.  Rejoice 
w itii  me,  for  I have  found  Uie 
piece  wliich  I had  lost.  Likewise, 
I say  unto  you,  there  is  joy  in  the 
presence  of  the  angels  of  God 
over  one  sinner  that  repenteth. 


Th  Epistle.  1 St.  Peter  v.  5. 

All  of  you  be  subject  one  to 
another,  and  be  clothed  with 
humility:  For  God  resisteth  the 
proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the 
nuinble.  Humble  yourselves 
therefore  under  the  mighty  hand 
of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in 
due  time:  casting  all  your  care 
upon  him;  for  he  careth  tor  you. 
Be  sober,  be  vigilant;  because 
your  adversary  the  devil,  as  a 
roaring  lion,  walketh  about, seek- 
ing whom  he  may  devour:  whom 
resist,  steadfast  in  the  faith; 
knowing  that  the  same  afflictiomi 
are  accomplished  in  your  breth- 
ren that  are  in  the  world.  But  the 
God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called 
us  unto  his  eternal  glory  by  Christ 
Jesus,  after  that  ye  have  suffered 
a while,  make  you  perfect,  stab- 
lish,  strengthen,  settle  vou.  To 
him  be  glory  and  dominion  for 
ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke^xv.  1. 
npTlEN  drew  near  unto  him  all 
A the  publicans  and  sinners  for 
to  hear  him.  And  the  Pharisees 
and  Scribes  murmured,  saying, 
Tills  man  receiveth  sinners,  and 
eateth  with  them.  And  he  spake 
this  parable  unto  them,  siiying, 
V/hat  man  of  you  having  an  hun- 
dred sheep,  if  he  lose  one  of  them  , 
doth  not  leave  the  ninety  and 
nine  in  the  wilderness,  and  go 
after  that  which  is  lost,  until 
he  firvd  it  ? And  when  he  hath 
found  it,  lie  layeth  it  on  his  shoul- 
ders, rejoicing.  And  when  he 
cometh  home,  he  calleth  togetlier 
his  friends  and  neighbours,  say- 
ing unto  them,  Rejoice  with  me, 
for  I hme  found  my  sheep  which 
was  lost.  I say  unto  you,  that 
likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven 
over  one  sinner  that  repenteth, 
more  than  over  ninety  and  nine 
just  persons,  which  need  no  re- 
pentance. Either  what  woman 
having  ten  pieces  of ; ilver,  if  she 
lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light  a 
candle,  and  sweep  the  hou^C; 
H2 


The  fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity . 
The  Collect. 

OG0D,  the  protector  of  all 
that  trust  in  thee,  without 
wdiom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing 
is  holy ; increase  and  multiply 
upon  us  thy  mercy;  tbat  thou  be- 
ing our  ruler  anti  ^uide,  we  may 
so  pass  through  things  temporal, 
that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things 
eternal:  Grant  this,  O heavenly 
Father,  for  Jesus  Christ’s  sake 
our  Lord.,  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  viii.  18. 

T RECKON  that  the  sufferings 
A of  this  present  time  are  not 
worthy  to  be  compared  with  the 
glorv  which  shall  be  revealed  in 
us.  'For  the  earnest  expectation 
of  the  creature  waitetb  for  the 
manifestation  ot  the  sons  ot' God. 
For  t'le  creature  was  made  sul)- 
ject  to  vanitv,  not  willingly,  hut 
by  reason  of  him  w ho  bath  sub- 
jected the  same  in  hope:  because 
the  creature  itself  also  shall  be 
delivered  from  the  bondage  of 
corruption,  into  the  glorious 
liberty  of  the  children  of  God. 
For  we  know  that  the  whole 
creation  groanetb,  and travaileth 
in  pain  together  until  now;  And 
not  only  tliey,  but  ourselves  also, 
whicii  have  the  first  fruits  of  the 
Spirit,  even  we  ourselves  groan 
within  ourselves,  waiting  for  the 
adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption 
of  our  body. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  vi.  30. 

Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as 
your  Father  also  is  merciful. 
Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be 
judged:  condemn  not,  and  ye 
shall  not  he  condemned ; forgiye 


I 


I ye  shall  he  lorgiven : give, 
and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you  ; 
good  measure,  pressed  down,  and 
shaken  together,  ;hnd  running- 
over,  shall  men  give  into  your 
bosom.  For  with  the  same  mea- 


be  measured  to  you  again.  And 
he  spake  a parable  unto  them: 

Can  the  blind  lead  the.  blimV 
shall  they  not  both  fad  into  the 
ditch Tlie  disciple  is  not  above!  Lord  God  in  your  hearts. 


his  master;  but  every  one  that  is 
perfect  shall  be  as  his  roaster. 
And  why^  beholdest  thou  the 
mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye- 
but  perceivest  not  the  beam  that 
is  in  thine  own  eye  ^ Either  how 
caiist  thoii  say  to  th}^  brother, 
Brother,  let  me  pull  out  the  mote 
that  is  in  thine  eye,  when  thou 
thyself  beholdest  not  the  beam 
that  is  in  thine  own  eye.^  Thou 
hypocrite,  cast  out  first  the  beam 
out  of  thine  own  eye,  and  then 
shalt  thou  see  clearly  to  pull  out 
the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother’s 
eye. 


The  fifth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

Grant,  O Lord,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  the  course  of  this 
world  may  be  so  peaceably  or- 
dered by  thy  governance,  that 
thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve 
thee  in  all  godly  quietness, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1 St.  Peter  iii.  8. 


Be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having 
compassion  one  of  another; 
love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be 
courteous;  not  rendering  evil  for 
evil,  or  railing  for  railing;  but 
contrariwise,  blessing^;  knowing 
that  ye  are  thereunto  caUed,that 
e shodld  inherit  a blessing,  i ’or 
e that  will  love  life,  and  see 
good  days,  let  him  refrain  his 
tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips 
that  they  speak  no  guile : Let  him 
eschew  evil,  and  do  good;  let 

seek  peace^  aadi  ensue  it: 


I 


cv  the  eyes  ol  the  Lord  are 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  prayers : but 
th.e  face  of  the  Lord  is  against 
them  that  do  evil.  And  who  is 
be  that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be 


sure  that  ye  mete  withal,  it  shalU  followers  of  that  which  is  good? 


But  and  if  ye  suffer  for  righteous*- 
ness’  sake,  happy  are  ye:  and  be 
not  afraid  of  their  teiTor,  neither 
be  troubled;  but  sanctify  the 


The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  v.  1. 

JT  came  to  pass,  that  as  the  peo- 
ple pressed  upon  him  to  hear 
the  word  of  God,  he  stood  by  the 
lake  of  Gennesaret,  and  saw  two 
ships  standing  by  the  lake;  but 
the  fishermen  were  gone  out  of 
them,  and  were  washing  their 
nets.  And  he  entered  into  one 
of  the  ships,  which  was  Simon’s, 
and  prayed  him  that  he  would 
tlirust  out  a little  from  the  land: 
and  he  sat  down,  and  taught  the 
people  out  of  the  siiip.  Now, 
when  he  had  left  speaking,  he 
said  unto  Simon,  Launch  out  into 
the  deep,  and  let  down  your  nets 
for  a draught.  And  Simon  an- 
swering, said  unto  him,  Mastei', 
we  have  toiled  all  the  night,  and 
have  taken  nothing;  neveitbe- 
less,  at  thy  word  I will  let  down 
the  net.  And  wlmn  they  had  this 
done,  they  enclosed  a great  mul- 
titude of"  fishes,  and  their  net 
brake.  And  fliey  beckoned  unto 
their  partners  which  were  in  the 
other  ship,  that  they  should  come 
and  help  them.  And  they  came, 
and  filled  both  the  ships ; so  that 
they  began  to  sink.  When  Simon 
Peter  saw  it,  he  felf  down  at  Je- 
sus’ knees,  saying,  Depaft  from 
me,  for  I am  a sinful  man,  O 
Lord.  For  he  was  astonished, 
and  ail  that  were  with  him,  at 
the  draught  of  the  fishes  which 
they  had  taken ; and  so  was  also 
James  and  John  the  sons  of  Ze 
bedee,  whish  were  partners  witb 
Simon.  And  Jesus  said  un^ 
Fear  not;  from  bendo^ 


TflE  SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  gll 


forth  thou  shalt  catch  men.  And 
when  they  had  brought  their 
ships  to  land,  they  forsook  all, 
and  followed  him. 


2' he  sixth  Simdaij  after  Tnnifij. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  hast  prep.ared  for 
those  who  love  thee,  such 
good  things  as  pass  man’s  under- 
standing; pour  into  our  hearts 
such  love  towfu’ds  thee,  that  we, 
loving  thee  above  all  tbhigs, 
may  -obtain  thy  promises,  which 
exceed  all  that  we  can  desire, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Ajnen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  vi.  3. 

Know  ye  not  that  so  many  of 
us  as  were  baptirjed  into  Je- 
sus Christ,  were  baptized  into  his 
death  Therefore  we  are  buried 
with  him  by  baptism  into  death ; 
that  like  as  Christ  was  raised  pp 
trom  the  dead  by  tlie  glory  of 
the  Father,  even  so  we  also 
should  vralk  in  newness  of  life. 
For  if  we  Have  been  planted  to- 
getJier  in  the  likeness  of  his  death, 
we  .shad  be  also  in  the  likeness  of 
his  resurrection ; Knowing  this, 
that  our  old  man  is  crucified  with 
him,  that  the  body  of  sin  might 
be  destroyed,  that  Iienceforth  we 
sliould  not  serve  sin.  For  he 
that  is  dead,  is  freed  from  sin. 
Now,  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ, 
we  believe  that  we  shall  also  live 
with  him,  knowing  that  Christ 
being  i*aised  from  the  dead,  dietli 
no  more;  death  hath  no  more 
dominion  over  him.  For  in  that 
he  died,  he  died  unto  .sin  once; 
but  in  that  he  livetli,  he  liveth 
unto  God.  Likewise  reckon  ye 
also  yourselves  to  he  dead  indeed 
unto  sin;  but  alive  unto  God, 
through  .Tesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  v.  20. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples, 
Except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of 
the  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye 
in  no  onsc  enter  into  tUe 


kingdom  of  heaven.  Ye  have 
heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of 
old  time,  Thou  shalt  not  kill ; 
and  whosoever  shall  kill,  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  judgment. 
But  1 SEiy  unto  you,  that  whoso- 
ever is  angry  with  his  brother 
without  a cause,  shall  be  in  dan- 
ger of  the  judgment:  and  wdioso- 
ever  shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca, 
shall  be  in  danger  of  the  council: 
but  whosoever  shall  say,  Thou 
fool,  shall  be  in  danger  oL  hell 
lire.  Therefore,  if  tliou  brii1§  tby 
gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  re- 
memberest  that  thy  brother  hath 
aught  against  thee,  leave  there 
thy  gift  before  the  altar,  and  go 
thy  way,  first  he  reconciled  to 
thy  brother,  and  then  come  and 
olfer  thy  gift.  Agree  with  thine 
adversary  quickly,  whiles  thou 
Ui  t i)i  the  way  w ith  him  ; lest  at 
any  time  the  adversary  deliver 
thee  to  the  judge,  and  the  judge 
deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and 
thou  he  cast  into  prison.  Verily 
I say  unto  thee,  thou  shalt  by  no 
means  come  out  Ihence,  till  thou 
hast  paid  tlie  uttermost  ffirthing. 


The  seventh  Sundcti;  after  Jpnittj. 
2' he  Collect, 

IORD  of  all  pow  er  and  might, 
-i  who  art  the  author  and  giver 
of  all  good  things;  graft  in  our 
liearts  the  love  oi  thy  name,  in- 
crease in  ns  true  religion,  nourish 
us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy 
great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  vi.  19. 

I SPEAK  after  the  manner  of 
men,  because  of  the  infirmity 
of  your  flesh:  for  as  ye  have 
yielded  yo ar  members  servants 
to  uncloanness,  and  to  iniquity, 
unto  iniquity ; even  so  now  yield 
your  members  servants  to  riglit- 
eousness,  unto  holiness.  For 
when  ye  were  the  servants  of 
sin,  ye  were  free  irOm  righteous- 
ness, What  fruit  had  ye  tjipn  in 


92  THE  NINTH  SUND.^ 

those  things,  whereof  ye  are  now 
ashamed  ? for  the  end  of  those ' 
things  is  xdeath.  But  now  being 
made  free  from  sin,  and  become 
servants  to  God,  ye  have  your 
fruit  unto  holiness,  and  the  end 
everlasting  life.  For  the  vvages 
of  sin  is  death:  but  the  gitt  of 
God  is  eternal  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Gospel,  St.  Me.rk  viii.  1. 

JN  those  dayg  the  multitude  be- 
i^  very  great,  and  haviiig  no- 
thing to  eat,  Jesus  called  his  dis- 
ciples unto  him,  and  saith  unto 
them,  I have  compassion  on  the 
multitude,  because  they  have 
now  been  with  me  three  davs, 
and  have  nothing  to  eat:  and  if 
I send  them  away  fasting  to  their 
own  houses,  they  will  faint  by 
the  way:  for  divers  of  them  came 
from  far.  And  his  disciples  an- 
swered him,  From  whence  can  a 
man  satisfy  these  men  with  bread 
here  in  tlie  wilderness.^  And  he 
asked  them,  How  many  loaves 
have  ye  And  they  said.  Seven. 
And  he  commanded  the  people 
to  sit  down  on  the  ground:  and 
he  took  the  seven  loaves,  and 
gave  thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave 
to  his  disciples  to  set  before 
them ; and  they  did  set  them  be- 
fore the  people.  A^d  they  had 
a few  small  fishes ; and  he  bless- 
ed, and  commanded  to  set  them 
also  before  them.  So  they  did 
eat,  and  were  filled;  and  they 
took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that 
was  left,  seven  baskets.  And 
they  that  had  eaten  were  about 
four  thousand.  And  he  sent  them 
away. 

The  eighth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

OG0D,  whose  never  failing 
providence  ordereth  all 
things  both  in  heaven  and  earth ; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  to  put 
away  from  us  all  hurtful  things, 
aiid  to  give  us  those  things  which 


Y AFTER  TRINITY. 

are  profitable  for  us,  through  J&- 

sus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  viii.  12. 

Brethren,  we  are  debtors 
not  to  the  flesh,,  to  live  after 
the  flesh:  For  if  ye  live  after  the 
flesh,  ye  shaU  die;  but  if  ve 
through  the  Spirit  do  mortify  the 
deeds  of  the  body,  ye  shall  live. 
For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the 
Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the  sons 
of  God.  For  ye  have  not  re- 
ceived the  spirit  of  bondage  again 
to  fear;  but  ye  have  received 
the  spirit  of  adoption,  whereby 
we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  The  Spi- 
rit itself  beareth  witness  with  our 
snirit,  that  we  are  the  children  of 
(4od.  And  if  children,  then  heirs ; 
heirs  of  God,  and  joint  heirs  with 
Christ:  if  so  be  that  we  sufter 
with  him,  that  we  may  be  also 
glorified  together. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  vii.  15. 

Beware  of  false  prophets^ 
which  come  to  you  in  sheep’s 
clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are 
ravening  wolves.  Ye  shall  know 
them  by  their  fruits  : Do  men  ga- 
ther grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of 
thistles  ? Even  so  eve^  good  tree 
bringeth  forth  good  fruit;  but  a 
corrupt  tree  bringeth  forth  evil 
fruit.  A good  tree  cannot  bring 
forth  evil  fruit;  neither  can  a 
corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good 
fruit.  Every  tree  that  bringeth  not 
forth  good  fruit,  is  hewn  down, 
and  cast  into  the  fire.  Wherefore 
by.  their  fruits  ye  shall  know 
them.  Not  every  one  that  saith 
unto  me.  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven;  but 
he  that  doeth  the  will  of  ray  Fa- 
ther, who  is  in  heaven. 


The  ninth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

Grant  to  us,  Lord,  we  be- 
seech thee,  tlie  spirit  to  think 
and  do  always  such  things  as  are 
right;  that  we  who  cannot  do 
any  thing  that  is  good  Afithout 
thee,  may  by  thee  be  enabled  ta 


THE  TENTH  SUNDi 
li  ve  ac  cording  to  thy  wil! , through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mm. 

The  Epistle.  1 Cor.  x.  1. 
"P>BPtTHREN,  I would  not  that 
ye  should  be  ignoraut,  how 
that  all  our  fathei’s  vrore  under 
the  cloud,  and  all  passed  through 
the  sea ; and  were  aP  baptised  un- 
to Moses  in  the  cloud,  and  in  the 
sea;  and  did  all  eat  tlie  sa?T:ie  spir- 
itual meat,  and  did  all  drink  the 
same  spiritual  drink;  (for  they 
drank  of  that  spiritual  l.lock  that 
followed  them  ; and  tkat  Rock 
was  Christ.)  But  with  many  of 
them  God  w'as  not  wed  pleased; 
for  they  were  overthrown  in  the 
wilderness.  Now  these  things 
were  our  examples,  to  the  in- 
tent we  should  not  lust  after 
evil  things,  as  they  also  Justed. 
Neither  be  ye  idolaters,  as  were 
some  of  them : as  it  is  wi  h„ten, 
The  people  sat  down  to  eut  and 
drink,  and  rose  up  to  play.  Nei- 
ther let  us  commit  fornication,  as 
some  of  them  committed,  andfiell 
in  0!ie  day  three  and  twenty  thou- 
sand. Neither  let  us  tempt  Christ, 
as  some  of  them  also  tempted, 
and  were  destroyed  of  serpents, 
jfieither  murmur  ye,  as  .some  of 
them  also  murmured,  and  were 
destroyed  of  the  destrover.  Now 
all  these  things  happened  unto 
them  for  ensamples:  and  they 
are  written  for  our  admoriilioiK 
upon  wdlom  the  ends  of  Die  world 
are  come.  AVherefore  iet  him  tlicv 
thinketh  he  standeth.  mke  heed 
lest  he  tall.  There  hath  no  temp- 
tation taken  you,  but  such  as  is 
common  to  man:  but  God  h 
faithful,  who  \vitl  not  suffer  you 
to  be  tempted  above  that  ^ e am 
able;  hut  will  with  the  tehnpva- 
tion  also  make  a way  to  escape,' 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  bem*  it. 

'The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xvi.  1. 

JESUS  said  unto  liis  disci]dos, 
'Jiif!fre  was  a certain  rich  man 
who  had  a steward;  and  tlie  same 
was  ficcnsedunto  him,  that  lie  had 
wasted  his  goods.  And  he  called 


lY  AFTER  TRINITY.  91? 

him,  and  said  unto  him.  How  is 
it  that  1 hear  this  of  thee  f Give 
an  account  of  thy  stewardship; 
for  thou  mayest  be  no  longer 
steward.  Tlien  the  steward  said 
within  himself.  What  shall  I do.?* 
for  my  lord  taketh  away  from  me 
the  stewardship:  I cannot  dig; 
to  beg  I am  ashamed.  I am  re- 
solved what  to  do,  that  when  I 
am  put  out  of  the  stewardship, 
they  may  receive  me  into  their 
houses.  So  he  called  eveiy  one 
of  im  lord's  debtors  unto"  him, 
and  said  unto  the  first,  How  much 
owest  thou  unto  my  lord.?  And 
he  said,  An  hundred  measures  of 
oil.  And  he  said  tmto  him,  Take 
tliy  bill,  and  sit  down  quickly, 
and  write  fiftv.  Then  said  he  to 
anoDier,  And  how  much  owest 
thou.^  And  he  said.  An  hundred 
measures  of  wheat.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  writ® 
fourscore.  And  the  lord  coni- 
^ mended  the  unjust  steward,  be- 
cause he  had  done  wisely:  for 
the  children  of  this  world  are  in 
their  generation  wiser  than  the 
cbildien  of  light.  And  I say  un- 
toypu,  make  to  yourselves  friends 
of  the  mammon  of  imrighteous- 
n 'ss ; tivat  when  ye  fail,  they  may 
receive  you  into  everlasting  ha- 
bitations. 


The  fenih  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

T ZiT  thy  merciful  ears,  O Lord,. 

be  open  to  the  prayers  of 
Diy  humble  servants;  and  that 
they  may  obtain  their  petitions, 
make  :h^m  to  ask  such  things  as 
ball  p-case  thee,  through  Jesus 
C Lord.  .^men. 

'■'h:ErZ.stIc.  1 Cor.  xii.  1. 

CONC  v 'NING  spiritual  gifts, 
broD}:.:  n,  I would  not  have 
you  igiioA\n( , Ye  know  that  ye 
Avere  Genii  ies,  carried  away  unto 
these  dumb  idols  even  as  ye  were 
led.  Wherefore  I give  you  to 
imderstaiid,  that  no  nigtn,  speak- 
ing by  the  Spirit  of  God,  cftHeth 


94  THE  ELEVEINTH  SUN 
Jesus  accursed ; and  that  no  nnin 
can  say  that  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
but  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  Now 
there  are  diversities  of  ^ifts,  but 
the  same  Spirit.  And  there  are 
difterences  of  administrations,  but 
the  same  Lord.  And  there  are 
diversities  of  operations,  but  it 
is  the  same  God  who  worketh 
all  ill  all.  But  the  manifestation 
of  the  Spirit  is  given  to  every 
man  to  profit  withal.  For  to 
one  is  given  by  the  Spirit  tlie 
word  of  wisdom  ; to  another,  the 
word  of  knowledge  by  the  same 
Spirit;  to  another,  faith  by  the 
same  Spirit;  to  another,  the  gifts 
of  healing  by  the  same  Spirit;  to 
anotiier,  the  working  of  mira- 
cles; to  anothe.r,  prophecy;  to 
anotiier,  discerning  of  spirits  ; to 
another,  divers  kinds  of  tongues; 
to  another,  the  interpretation  of 
tongues.  But  all  these  worketh 
that  one  and  the  self-same  Spi- 
rit, dividing  to  every  man  sever- 
ally as  he  will. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xix.  4i. 

And  when  he  was  come  near, 
he  beheld  the  city,  and  wept 
over  it,  saying,  If  thou  hadst 
known,  even  thou,  at  least  in  this 
thy  dav,  the  things  which  belong 
unto  thy  peace!  but  now 
are  Idd  from  thine  eyes.  F or  the 
days  shall  come  upon  thee,  that 
thine  enemies  shall  cast  a trench 
about  thee,  and  compass  thee 
round,  and  keep  thee  in  on  evOrv 
side,  and  shall  lay  ^lee  even  vvitli 
the  ground,  and  thy  children  with- 
in thee ;.  and  they  shall  not  leave 
in  thee  one  stonh  upon  another; 
because  thou  _ knewest  not  the 
time  of  thy  visitation.  And  he 
went  into  the  temple,  and  began 
to  cast  out  them  that  sold  tliere- 
in,  and  them  that  bought,  saying 
unto  them,  Jt  is  written.  My 
liouseds  the  house  of  prayer;  but 
ye  have  made  it  a den  of  thieves. 
And  he  taught  daily  in  the  tem- 
pie,. 


DAY  AFTER  TRDHTY. 

The  eleventh  Sunday  aftei'  Trinity, 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  Al- 
mighty power  clii^y  in 
showing  mercy  and  pity ; merci- 
fully grant  unto  us  such  a mea- 
sure of  thy  grace,  that  we,  run- 
ning the  way  of  thy  command- 
ments, may  obtain  thy  gracious 
promises,  and  he  made  partakers 
of  thy  heavenly  treasure,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

The  Epistle.  1 Cor.  xv.  1. 

Brethren,  I declare  unto 
you  the  Gospel  which  I 
preached  unto  you,  which  also 
ye  have  received,  and  wherein 
ye  stand ; by  which  also  ye  are 
saved,  if  ye  keep  in  memory 
what  I preached  unto  you,  un- 
less ye  have  believed  in  vain. 
For  I delivered  unto  you  first  of 
all,  that  which  I also  received, 
hoAV  that  Christ  died  for  our  sins, 
according  to  the  Scriptures;  and 
that  he  was  burled ; and  that  he 
rose  again  the  third  day,  accord- 
ing to  the  Scriptures;  and  that 
he  was  seen  of  Cephas;  then  of 
the  twelve;  After  that, he  was 
seen  of  above  five  hundred  breth- 
ren at  once ; of  whom  the  great- 
er part  remain  unto  this  present; 
but  some  are  fallen  asleep.  After 
that  he  was  seen  of  James  ; then 
of  all  the  Apostles ; and  last  of  all 
he  was  seen  of  me  also,  as  of  one 
born  out  of  due  time.^  For  I am 
the  least  of  the  Apostles,  that  am 
not  meet  to  be  called  an  Apostle, 
because  1 persecuted  the  Cluirch 
of  God.  But,  by  the  grace  of 
God,  1 am  what  I am;  and  his 
grace,  which  was  bestowed  upon 
me,  was  not  in  vain;  but  I la- 
boured more  abundhntiy  than 
they  ail ; yet  not  1,  but  the  grace 
of  God  which  was  witli  me. 
Therefore,  whether  it  were  I, 
or  they,  so  we  preach,  and  so  ye 
believed.  ^ 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xviii.  9W 

JESUS  this  parable  un- 

to certain  which  trusted  in 


THE  THIRTEENTH  SI 
themselves  tliat  they  were  righte- 
ous, and  despised  others:  Two 
men  went  up  into  the  temple  to 
pray;  the  one  a Pliarisee,  and  the 
otiier  a Publican.  ^I'he  Pharisee 
Stood  and  prayed  thus  with  him- 
^eii:  God,  t thank  thee,  that  I am 
not  as  other  men  are,extortioners, 
inijust,  adulterers,  or  even  as  this 
Publican:  Ifast  twice  in  the  week, 

I give  tithes  of  all  that  I possess. 
Aiid  the  Publican  standing  afar 
off,  would  not  lift  up  so  much  as 
his  eyes  unto  lieawn,  but  smote 
upon  his  breast,  saying,  God  be 
merciful  to  me  a sinner.  I tell 
vou,  this  man  'went  down  to 
Ids  house  justified  rather  than 
the  other  : for  every  one  that  ex- 
alteth  himself,  shall  be  abased  ; 
and  he  that  hunibleth  himself, 
shall  be  exalted. 


The  Sunday  after  Tnnitij. 

The  Collect.'' 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  art  ahvays  more 
ready  to  hear  than  w e to  pray, 
and  art  wont  to  give  more  than 
either  we  desire  or  deserve;  pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of 
th^  mercy,  forgiving  us  those 
things  whereof  our  conscience  is 
afraid,,  and  giving  us  those  good 
tilings  w hich  we  are  not  w orthv 
to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and 
mediajon  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son 
our  Lord.  ^imen. 

The  Epistle.  2 Cor.  iii.  4. 

SUCH  tru.st  have  w'e  through 
Christ  to  God-w'ard:  Not  that 
we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to 
think  any  thing  as  of  ourselves ; 
but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God.  Who 
also  hath  made  us  able  ministers 
OTlhe  New  Testament;  not  of  the 
letter,  but  of  the  Spirit : for  the 
Inter  killeth,  but  the  Spirit  giveth 
life.  But  if  the  ministration  of 
death,  written,  and  engraven  in 
stones,  was  glorious,  so  that  the 
childi*enof  Israel  could  not  stead- 
lastly  behold  the  face  of  Moses 
tOr  the  glory  of  his  cininteuancii; 


NDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 
which  glory  was  to  be  done  a- 
way  ; how  shall  not  the  ministra- 
tion of  the  Spirit  be  rather  glori- 
ous.? For  if  the  ministration  of 
condemnation  be  glory,  much 
rnore  doth  the  ministration  of 
righteousness  exceed  in  glory. 

The  Gospel.  St . Mark  vii.  3 1 . 

JFSUS, departing  from  the  coasts 
of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  came  unto 
the  sea  of  Galilee,  through  the 
midst  of  the  coasts  of  Decapolis, 
and  they  bring  unto  him  one  that 
was  deaf,  and  had  an  impediment 
in  his  speech  ; and  they  beseech 
him  to  put  his  hand  upon  him. 
And  he  took  him  aside  from  the 
multitude,  and  put  his  fingers  into 
his  ears,  and  he  spit,  and  touched 
his  tongue ; and  Uioking  up  to 
heaven,  he  sighed,  and  saitli  un- 
to him y Ephphaiha^  that  is,  be  open- 
ed. And  straightway  his  ears 
were  opened,  and  the  string  of  his 
tongue  wa.s  loosed,  and  he  spake 
plain.  And  he  charged  them  tliat 
they  should  tell  no  man  : but  the 
more  he  charged  them,  so  much 
the  more  a great  deal  they  publish- 
ed it;  and  w^ere  beyond  measure 
astonished,  saying,‘He  hath  done 
all  things  w^ell ; he  maketh  both 
the  deaf  to  hear,  and  the  dumb  to 
speak. 


21ie  thirteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  merciful  God, 
ofwdiose  only  gift  it  cometii 
that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto 
thee  true  and  laudable  service ; 
grant,  w^e  beseech  thee,  that  we 
may  so  faithfvilly  serve  thee  in 
this  life,  that  we  fail  not  finally  to 
attain  thy  heavenly  promises, 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  T.iOrd.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iii.  16. 
^pO  Abraham  and  his  seed  were 
A the  promises  made.  He  saith 
not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of  nianv  ; 
but  as  of  one,  And  to  thv  seed, 
which  is  Christ.  And  this  I say, 
that  tiie  covenant  tliat  was  con- 


96  THE  FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


firmed  before  of  God  in  Christ, 
the  law,  which  was  four  hun- 
dred and  thirty  years  alter,  can- 
not disannul,  that  , it  should  make 
the  promise  of  none  effect.  For 
if  the  inheritance  be  of  the  law, 
it  is  no  more  of  promhe ; but  God 
gave  it  to  Abraham  by  promise. 
Wherefore  then  serveth  the  law  ? 
It  was  added  because  of  trans- 
gressions,till  the  seed  should  come 
to  whom  the  promise  was  made ; 
-and  it  was  ordained  by  angels  in 
the  hand  of  a mediator.  Now  a 
mediator  is  not  a mediator  of  one; 
but  God  is  one.  Is  the  law  then 
against  the  promises  of  God  ? God 
forbid ; for  if  there  had  been  a 
law  given  which  could  have  given 
life,  verily,  righteousness  should 
have  been  by  the  law.  But  the 
Scripture  hath  concluded  all  un- 
der sin,  that  the  promise,  by  faith 
of  Jesus  Christ,  might  be  given 
to  th^m  that  believe. 

The  Gospel,  St.  Luke  x.  23. 

Blessed  are  the  eyes  which 
see  the  things  that  ye  see : 
For  I tell  you,  that  many  prophets 
and  kings  have  desired  to  see 
those  things  which  ye  see,  and 
have  not  seen  them  ; and  to  hear 
those  things  Which  ye  hear,  and 
have  not  heard  them.  And  be- 
hold a certain  lawyer  stood  up, 
and  tempted  him,  saying,  Master, 
what  shall  I do  to  inherit  eternal 
life  ? He  said  unto  him,  What  is 
’ivritten  in  the  law  ? How  readest 
ihou.^  And  he  answering  said, 
Thou  shaltlove  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  tliy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength, 
and  with  all  thy  mind ; and  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  Thou  hast  answered 
right : this  do,  and  thou  shalt  liv^. 
But  he,  willing  to  justify  himself, 
said  unto  Jesus,  And  who  is  my 
neighbour  ? And  Jesus  answering 
said,  A certain  man  went  down 
from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and 
fell  arrmng  thieves,  which  stript 
UHn  of  his  raiment,  and  wounded 


him,  and  departed,  leaving  him 
half  dead.  And  by  chance  there 
came  down  a certain  Priest  that 
way ; and  when  he  saw  him,  he 
passed  by  on  the  other  side.  And 
likewise  "a  Iicvite,  when  he  was 
at  the  place,  came  and  looked  on 
him,  and  passed  by  on  the  other 
side.  But  a certain.Samaritan,  as 
he  journeyed,  came  where  he 
was : and  when  he  saw  him,  he 
had  compassion  on  him  , and  Avent 
to  hiin,and  bound  up  his  wounds, 

Eouring  in  oil  and  wine ; and  set 
im  onhis  own  beast,  and  brought 
him  into  an  inn,  and  took  care  of 
him.  And  on  the  morrow,  when 
he  departed,  he  took  out  two- 
pence, and  gave  them  to  the  host, 
and  said  unto  him.  Take  care  oi 
him ; and  whatsoever  thouspend- 
est  more,  when  I come  again,  I 
Avill  repay  thee.  Which  now  of 
these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was 
neighbour  unto  him  that  fell 
among  tjie  thieves.^  And  he  said. 
He  that  showed  mercy  on  him. 
Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go, 
and  do  thou  likewise. 


The  fourteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  give  unto  us  the  in- 
crease of  faith,  hope,  and  charity; 
and  that  we  may  obtain  that 
which  thou  dost  promise,  make 
us  to  love  that  which  tliou  dost 
command,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen.  i 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  v.  16. 

ISAY  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit, 
and  ye  shall  not  fulnl  the  lust 
of  the  flpsh.  For  the  flesh  lusteth 
against  the  Spirit,  and  the  Spirit 
against  the  flesh ; and  these  are 
contrary  the  one  to  the  other;  so 
that  ye  cannot  do  the  things  that 
ye  would.  But  if  ye  be  led  by  tlu» 
"Spirit,  ye  are  not  under  t)ie  laAV 
Noav  the  works  of  the  flesh  ar- 
manifest,  which  are  these.  Adults 
ry,  fornication,  iincleanness,  Is 
ischiousKCS?,  idolatry,  witrhcviflt 


fim  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


Hatred,  variance,  emulations, 
wrath,  strife,  seditions,  heresies, 
envjings,  murders,  drunkenness, 
i’evellings,  and  such  like : of  the 
wdiich  I tell  you  before,  as  I hav^e 
also  told  you  in  time  past,  that 
they  who  do  such  things,  shall 
not  inherit  tlie  kingdom  of  God. 
Rut  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  i love, 
joy,  peace,  long-sulfering,  gentle- 
ness, goodness,  faith,  meekness, 
temperance : against  such  there  is 
no  law.  And  they  that  are  Christ’s 
have  crucified  the  flesh,  with  the 
affections  and  lusts. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Lukexvii.  11. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus' 
went  to  Jerusalem,  that  he 
passed  through  the  midst  of  Sama- 
riaand  Galilee.  And  as  he  entered 
into  a certain  village,  there  met 
him  ten  men  that  were  lepers,  who 
stood  afar  off.  And  they  lifted  up 
their  voices,  and  said,  Jesus,  Mas- 
ter, have  mercy  on  us.  And  when 
iie  saw  them,  he  said  unto  them. 
Go  show  yourselves  unto  the 
f)riests.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
tliat,  as  they  went,  they  were 
cleansed.  And  one  of  them, 
when  he  saw  that  hewas  healed, 
turned  back,  and  with  a loud 
voice  glorified  God,  and  fell 
down  on  his  face  at  his  feet,  giv- 
ing him  thanks:  and  he  was  a 
Samaritan.  And  Jesus  answer- 
ing said.  Were  there  not  ten 
cleaiised?  but  where  are  the 
nine.^  There  are  not  found  that 
returned  to  give  glory  to  God, 
gave  this  stranger.  And  he  said 
unto  him.  Arise,  go  thy  way; 
thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 


The  fifieeTtUi  Stmday  aftet'  TriniOj. 
The  Collect. 

Keep,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  thy  Church  with  thy 
perpetual  mercy:  And  becauhe 
t.he  iruilty  of  man  without  thee 
cannot  but.  tall,  keep  us  ever  bv 
Ihy  lielp  from  all  things  hurtful, 
and  lend  as  to  all  thiiig>?  ])i  ofit«i- 


97 

ble  to  our  salvation,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Gal.  vi.  11. 

Ye  see  how  lai'g^  a letter  1 
have  written  unto  you  with 
mine  own  hand.  As  many  as 
desire  to  make  a fair  show  in  the 
flesh,  they  constrain  you  to  be  cir- 
cumcised; only  lest  they  should 
suffer  persecution  for  the  cross  of 
Christ.  For  neither  they  them- 
selves who  are  circumcised  keep 
the  law ; but  desire  to  have  you 
circumcised,  that  they  may  glory 
in  your  flesh.  But  God  forbid 
that  I should  glory,  save  in  the 
cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by 
whom  the  world  is  crucified  unta 
me,  and  I unto  the  world.  For  in 
Christ  J«sus  neither  circumcision 
ayaileth  anything, nor  uncircum- 
cision,  but  a new  creature.  And 
as  many  as  walk  according  to  this 
rule,  peace  be  on  them,  and  me»- 
cy,  and  upon  the  Israel  of  God. 
From  henceforth  let  no  man 
trouble  me,  for  I bear  in  my  body 
the  marks  of  tlie  Lord  Jesus. 
Riethren,  the  grace  of  ow  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  be  with  your  spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  vi.  24. 

MO  man  can  serve  two  raa«^ 
ters : for  either  he  will  hat# 
ther,one,  and  love  the  other;  os 
else  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and 
despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot 
serve  God  and  mammon.  There 
fore  I say  unto  you,  Take  na 
thouglit  for  yoitr  life,  what  ^ 
shall  eat,  or  what  ye  shall  drink  ^ 
nor  yet  for  your  body,  v/hat  ye 
shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  moi  e 
than  meat,  and  the  body  than 
raiment.^  Behold  the  fowls  oil 
the  ah':  for  they  sow  not,  nei- 
ti)er  do  the}'  reap,  nor  gather  into 
barns ; yet  your  heavejily  Father 
feedelh  them.  Are  ye  not  much 
better  than  they  ^ Which  of  you, 
by  taking  thought,  can  add  one 
cubit  unto  his  stature  ? And  why 
lake  ye  thouglit  for  raiment?  Con- 
skier  tire  lilfci  of  Ih#  fieW-  liow 


9B  THE  SEVEM'tl^lNTH  SI 
they  grow : they  toil  not,  neither 
do  thev  spin;  and  yet  1 unto 
vou,  tliat  even  Solomon  in  all 
his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like 
one  of  tnese.  Wherefore  if  God 
so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field, 
which  to-day  is,  and  to-raorrow 
is  cast  into  the  oven;  shall  he 
not  much  more  clothe  you,  Q ye 
of  little  faith  ? Therefore  take  no 
thought,  saying,  What  shall  we 
eat?  or,  What  shall  we  drink? 
or.  Wherewithal  shall  we  be 
clothed  ?'(for  after  all  these  things 
do  the  Gentiles  seek:)  for  your 
heavenly  Father  knoweth  that 
ve  have  need  of  all  these  things, 
ilnt  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of 
God,  arid  his  righteousness,  and 
afl  these  things  shall  be  ^dded 
iiiito  you.  Take  therefore  no 
thought  for  the  morrow;  for  the 
morrow  shall  take  thought  for 
the  things  of  itself : sufficient  un- 
to the  ^y  is  the  evil  thereof. 


The  sixteenth  Sundau  oftei'  Trinity. 
The  Coliect. 

OL0RD,  we  beseech  thee,  let 
thv  continual  pity  cleanse 
and  defend  thy  Church;  and  be- 
cause it  cannot  continue  in  safe- 
ty without  thy  succour,  preserve 
it  everiiiore  by  thy  help  and 
goodness,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  T^pistle.  Ephes.  iii.  13. 

I DESIRE  that  ye  faint  not  at 
my  tribulations  for  you,  which 
is  your  glory.  For  this  cause  I 
bow  mv  knees  unto  the  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom 
the  wlrole  family  in  heaven  and 
earth  is  named,  that  be  w^ould 
grant  you,  according  to  the  ricnes 
of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthened 
with  might  bv  his  Spirit  in  the 
inner  man ; that  Christ  may  dwell 
in  your  hearts  by  faith ; that  ye, 
being  rooted  and  grounded  in 
love,  may  be  able  to  compre- 
hend, with  all  saints,  what  is  the 
lu-eadth,  and  length,  and  deptii, 
miui  hciijUt;  aiul  to  kuilW  the  love 


^NDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 
of  Christ,  which  passeth  know- 
ledge, that  ye  might  be  filled  with 
all  the  fulness  of  God.  Now  un- 
to him  that  is  able  to  do  exceed- 
ing abundantly  above  all  that  we 
ask  or  think,  according  to  tlie 
ower  that  W’^orketh  in  us,  unto 
im  be  glory  in  the  Church,  by 
Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  vii.  11. 

And  it  came  to  pass  the  day 
after,  that  Jesus  went  into^a 
city  called  Nain ; and  many  of 
his  disciples  went  with  him,  and 
much  people.  Now,  wffien  he 
came  nigh  to  the  gate  of  the 
city,  behold,  there  was  a dead 
man  earned  out,  the  only  son  of 
his  mother,  and  she  was  a wi- 
dow: and  much  people  of  the 
city  was  with  her.  And  when 
the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had  com- 
assion  on  her,  and  said  unto 
er.  Weep  not.  And  he  came 
and  touened  the  bier,  (and  they 
that  bare  him  stood  still)  and  he 
said.  Young  man,  I say  unto  thee. 
Arise.  And  he  that  was  dead  sat 
up,  and  began  to  speak : and  he 
delivered  him  to  his  mother. 
And  there  came  a fe;ti’  oh  all : 
and  they  glorified  God, ^saying, 
that  a great  Prophet  is  risen  up 
among  us;  and,  that  God  hath 
visited  his  people.  And  this  ru- 
mour of  him  went  forth  through- 
out all  Judea,  and  throughout  all 
the  region  round  about.  ' 


The  seventeenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

Lord,  we  pray  thee,  that  thy 
grace  may  always  prevent 
and  follow  us ; and  make  us  con- 
tinually to  be  given  to  all  good 
works,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  1. 

I THEREFORE,  the  prisoner 
of  the  Lord,  beseech  you  that 
ye  w^alk  worthy  of  the  vocation 
wherewith  ye  are  called,  with  all 
lowliness  and  meekness,  with 


THE  EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  99 


long-suffering,  forbearing  one 
another  in  love;  endeavouring 
to  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in 
the  bond  of  peace.  There  is  one 
body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye 
are  called  in  one  hope  of  your 
calling;  one  Lord, one  Faith,  one 
Baptism,  one  God  and  Father  of 
all,  who  is  above  all,  and  through 
all,  and  in  you  all. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xiv.  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went 
into  the  house  of  one  of  the 
chief  Pharisees  to  eat  bread,  on 
the  Sabbath-day , that  they  watch- 
ed him.  And  behold,  there  was 
a certain  man  before  him,  who 
had  the  dropsy.  And  Jesus  an- 
swering spake  unto  the  Lawyers 
and  Pharisees,  saying.  Is  it  lawful 
to  heal  on  the  Sabbath-day  ?.  And 
they  held  their  peace.  And  he 
took;  him,  and  healed  him,  and  let 
him  go  rand  answered  them,  say- 
ing, Which  of  you  shall  have  an 
ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into  a pit,  and 
will  not  straightway  pull  him  out 
on  the  Sabbath-day  ? And  they 
could  not  answer  him  again  to 
these  things.  And  he  put  forth 
a parable  to  those  who  were  bid- 
den, when  he  marked  how  they  , 
chose  out  the  chief  rooms;  say- 
ing unto  them.  When  thou  art 
bidden^of  any  man  to  a wedding, 
sit  not  down  in  the  highest  room, 
lest  a more  honourable  man 
than  thou  be  bidden  of  him;  and 
he  that  bade  thee  and  him  come 
and  say  \o  thee.  Give  this  man 
place;  and  tliou  begin  with 
shame  to  take  the  lowest  room. 
But  when  thou  art  bidden,  go 
and  sit  down  in  the  lowest  room ; 
that  when  he  that  bade  thee 
cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee, 
Friend,  go  up  higher;  then  shalt 
thou  have  worship  in  the  pre- 
sence of  them  that  sit  at  meat 
with  thee.  For  whosoever  ex- 
alteth  himself,  shall  be  abased : 
and  he  that  humbleth  himself, 
shall  be  exalted. 


The  eighteerdh  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  grant 
thy  people  grace  to  withstand 
the  temptations  of  the  world,  the 
flesh,  and  the  devil ; and  w ith 
pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow 
thee,  the  only  God,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1 Cor.  |.  4. 

I THANK  my  God  always  on 
your  behalf,  for  the  grace  of 
God  which  is  given  you  by  Jesus 
Christ;  that  in  every  thing  ye  are 
enriched  by  him,  in  all  utterance, 
and  in  alf  knowledge;  even  as 
the  testimony  of  Christ  w as  con- 
firmed in  you.  So  that  ye  come 
behind  in  no  gift;  waiting  for 
the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  shall  also  confirm 
ou  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may 
e blameless  in  the  day  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xxii.  34. 

WHEN  the  Pharisees  bad 
heard  tSiat  Jesus  bad  put 
the  Sadducecs  to  silence,  they 
were  gathered  together.  Then 
one  ofthem,  who  a lawyer, 
asked  him  a question,  tempting 
him,  and  saying,  Master,  which 
is  the  great  commandment  in 
the  law?  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  wuth  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  'all  thy 
mind : This  is  the  first  and  great, 
commandment.  And  the  second 
is  like  unto  it.  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On 
these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 
While  the  Pharisees  were  ga- 
thered together,  Jesus  asked 
them,  saying,  What  think  ye  of 
Christ?  whose  son  is  he?  They 
sav  unto  him.  The  son  of  Da- 
vid. He  saith  unto  them.  How 
then  doth  David  in  spirit  call 
him  Lord,  saying,  The  Lord  said 
unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my 


100  THE  TWENllETH  SU 
hand,  till  I make  thine  ene- 
mies thy  footstool  ? If  David  tlien 
call  him  Lord,  how  is  he  his  son? 
And  no  man  was  able  to  an- 
swer him  a word,  neither  durst 
any  man,  from  that  day  forth,  ask 
him  any  more  questions. 


The  nbieteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

OG0D,  forasmuch  as  without 
thee  we  are  not  able  to 
please  thee;  mercifully  grant 
that  thy  Holy  Spirit  may  in  all 
thing's  direct  and  rule  our  hearts, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Jitnen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes,  iv.  If. 

This  I say  therefore,  and  testi- 
fy in  the  Lord,  that  ye  hence- 
forth walk  not  as  other  Gentiles 
walk,  in  the  vanity  of  their  mind; 
having  the  understanding  dark- 
ened, being  alienated  from  the 
life  of  God,  through  the  ignor- 
ance that  is  in  them,  because  of 
the  blindness  of  their  heart: 
who,  being  past  feeling,,  have 
given  themselves  over  unto  la- 
sciviousness, to  work  all  unclean- 
ness with  greediness.  Birt  ye  have 
not  so  learned  Christ;  if  so  be  that 
ye  have  heard  him,  and  have  been 
taught  by  him,  as  the  truth  is  in 
Jesus:  That  ye  put  off,  concern- 
ing the  former  conversation,  the 
old  man,  which  is  corrupt  accord- 
ing to  the  deceitful  lusts;  and  be 
renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your 
mind:  and  that  ye  pul  on  tliehievv 
man,  which  after  God  is  created 
in  righteousness  and  true  holiness. 
Wherefore  putting  away  Iving, 
speak  every  man  trutli  witli  his 
neighbour;  for  we  arc  members 
one  of  another.  Be  ye  angry, 
and  sin  not:  let  not  the  suti  go 
down  upon  your  w-ralh:  neithei* 
give  place  to  the  devil . Let  him 
that  stole,  steal  no  more;  but 
rather  let  him  labour,  working 
with  liw  hands  the  thing  whicii 
is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give 
U>  hini  that  needetS.  Let  uo  cor- 


VDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 
rupt  communication  proceed  out 
of  your  mouth,  but  that  which  is 
good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that 
it  may  minister  grace  unto  the 
hearers.  And  grieve  not  the 
Holy  Sph’it  of  God,  whereby  ye 
are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  re- 
demption. Let  all  bitterness, 
and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  clam- 
our, and  evil-speaking,  be  put 
away  from  you,  with  Si  malice. 
And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another, 
tender-hearted,  forgiving  one  an- 
other, even  as  God  for  Christ’s 
sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

The  Gospel.  St.  iVlatt.  ix.  1. 

JESUS  entered  into  a ship,  and 
passed  over,  and  came  into 
his  own  city.  And  behold,  they 
brought  to  him  a man  sick  of  the 
palsy,  lying  on  abed.  And  Jesus, 
seeing  their  faith,  said  unto  the 
sick  of  the  palsy,  Son,  be  of  good 
cheer,  thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee. 
And  beliold,  certain  ot  the  scribes 
said  within  themselves.  This  man 
blasphemeth.  And  Jesus,  know- 
ing their  thoughts,  said.  Where- 
fore think  ye  evil  in  your  hearts.^ 
For  wdjether  is  easier  to  say,  Thy 
sins  be  forgiven  thee  ? or  to  say, 
Arise,  and  walk.'’  But  that  ye  mav 
know  that  the  Son  of  man  hath 
power  on  earth  to  forgive  sins, 
(then  sai'Ji  he  to  the  sick  of  the 
palsy)  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed, 
and  go  mito  thine  house.  And 
he  aros.e,  and  departed  to  liis 
liouf-e.  .But  wlien  the  multitude 
saw  il, they  marvelled,  and  glori- 
fied God,  wlio  had  given  such 
power  unto  men. 

2 he  iweiUielh.  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

OALMKiHTY  and  must  mer- 
ciful God,  of  thy  bounliful 
goodness  keep  us,  we  hest.-eeii 
thee,  fiom  all  things  that  may 
hurt  us;  that  we,l)ein<rreadvhot!i  in 
body  and  soul,  may  elieertull/ 
accompli.sh  those  ihings  wiiieh 
thou  coirjm:ui(iest.  tlirom;h  ,le- 
sus  Clii'ioi  our  Lord,  .inam. 


THE  TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDA 


AFTER  TRINITY. 


10 


The  Epistle.  Epkes.  v.  15. 

SEE  then  that  ye  walk  circum- 
spectlv?  not  as  fools,  but  as 
wise,  redeeming-  the  time,  be- 
cause the  days  are  evil.  Where- 
fore be  ye  not  unwise,  but  under- 
standing- what  the  will  of  the 
I^ord  is.  And  be  not  drunk  with 
vyine,  vyherein  is  excess;  but  be 
hlled  with  the  Spirit:  speaking  to 
yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns 
and  spiritual  songs,  singing  and 
making  melody  in  your  heart  to 
the  Lord;  giving  tfianks  always 
for  all  things  unto  God  and  the 
Father,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ;  submitting  your- 
selv'es  one  to  another  in  the  fear 
of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Malt.  xxii.  1. 

JESUS  said,  the  kingdom  of  hea- 
ven is  like  unto  a certain  king, 
wiio  made  a marriage  for  his  son  ; 
and  sent  forth  his  servants  to  call 
them  that  w'ere  bidden  to  the  wed- 
ding: and  they  w ould  . not  come. 
A gain  ,he  sent  forth  other  servants, 
saying,  Tell  them  who  are  bidden, 
Behold,  1 have  prepared  my  din- 
ner: my  oxen  and  my  fallings  are 
killed,  and  all  things  are  ready: 
come  unto  the  marriage  But 
they  made  light  of  it,  afid  w^ent 
their  ways,  one  to  his  farm,  ano- 
ther to  his  merchandize : and.the 
remnant  took  his  servants,  and 
entreated  them  spitefully,  and 
slew  them.  But  wdien  the  king 
heard  thereof,  he  was  wroth : and 
ue  sent  forth  his  armies,  and  de- 
stroyed those  murderers,  and 
burnt  up  their  city.  Then  saith 
he  to  his  servants,  The  wedding 
is  ready,  but  they  who  w ere  bid- 
den were  not  worthy.  Go  ye 
therefore  into  the  highways,  and 
as  many  as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to 
the  marriage.  So  those  servants 
went  out  into  the  highways,  and 
gathered  together  all,  as  many 
as  they  found,  both  bad  and 
good : and  the  wedding  w^as  fur- 
nished with  guests.  And  when 
the  king  came  ia  to  aee  the 

f o 


guests,  he  saw  there  a man  wdio 
Imd  not  on  a w cdding  garment* 
And  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend, 
how  earnest  thou  in  hither,  not 
having  a w^edding garment.?  And 
he  was  speechless.  Then  said 
the  king  to  the  servants,  Bind 
him  hand  and  foot,  and  take  him 
away,  and  cast  him  into  outer 
darkness:  there  shall  be  weeping 
and  gnashing  of  teeth.  For  many 
are  called,  but  few  are  chosen. 


The  twenty- first  Sunday  after 
Trinity.^ 

The  Collect. 

Grant,  we  beseech  tliee, 
merciful  Lord,  to  thy  faith- 
ful people,  pardon  and  peace; 
that  they  may  be  cleansed  from 
all  theirsins,  and  serve  thee  w ith 
a cjnict  mind,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  vi.  10. 
j\/|  Y brethren,  be  strong  in  the 
i-jX  Lord,  and  in  the  pow  er  of 
his  might.  Put  on  the  w hole  ar- 
mour of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able 
to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the 
devil.  For  w e w restle  not  against 
flesh  and  blood,  but  against  prin- 
cipalities, against  oower.s,  against 
the  rulers  of  the  darkness  of  this 
world,  against  spiritual  wicked- 
ness in  high  places.  Wherefore 
take  unto  the  wdiole  armoui 
of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and 
having  done  all,  to  stand.  Stand 
therefore,  having  your  loins  girt 
about  with  truth;  and  having  on 
the  breast-plate  of  righteousness ; 
and  your  feet  shod  w ith  the  pre- 
paration of  the  gos^l  of  peace ; 
above  all,  taking  the  shield  of 
faith,  vvherewdtli  ye  shall  be  able 
to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of 
the  wicked.  And  take  the  helmet 
of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of  the 
Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God  • 
praying  always  with  all  prater 
and,  supplication  in  the  Snirit. 
and  watching  thereunto  w itn  all 
perseyerance,  tod  suppUcatioij 


102  THE  TWE]NTy-SECOi\D 
lor  all  saints ; and  for  me,  that 
utterance  may  be  given  unto  me, 
that  I may  open  my  mouth  bold- 
ly, to  make. known  the  mystery 
of  the  gospel ; for  which  1 am  an 
ambassador  in  bonds;  that  there- 
in I may  speak  boldly,,  as  I ought 
to  speak. 

The  Gospel,  St.  John  iv.  ^^6. 

There  was  a certain  noble- 
man, whose  son  was  sick  at 
Capernaum.  When  he  heard 
that  Jesus  was  come  out  of  Jiidea 
into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him, 
jand  besought  him,  that  he  would 
come  down  and  heal  bis?  son; 
for  he  was  at  the  point  of  death. 
Then  said  Jesus  umto  him,  Ex- 
cept ye  see  signs  and  wonders, 
ye  will  not  believe.  The  noble- 
man saith  unto  him,  Sir,  come 
down  ere  my  chih^  die.  Jesus 
saith  unto  him?  Go  thy  way,  thy 
son  liveth.  And  the  rnan  be- 
lieved the  v.^Gi’d  that  Jesus  had 
spoken  unto  him,  and  he  went 
bis  way.  And  as  he  was  now 
going  down,  his  servants  met 
him,  and  told  him,  saying,  Thy 
son  liveth.  Then  inquired  he  of 
them  the  hour  when  he  began  to 
amend:  and  thej^  said  unto  him, 
Yesterday,  at  the  seventh  hour, 
the  fever  left  him.  So  the  father 
knew,  that  it  w"as  at  the  same 
hour  in  the  which  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Thy  son  liyeth;  and  him- 
self believed,  and  his  whole 
bouse.  This  is  again  the  secpiid 
miracle  that  Jesus  did,  when  he 
was  come  opt  of  Judea  into  Gar 
lilee. 


T/t!€  twenty^second  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

Lord,  we  beseech  thee  to 
keep  thy  household  the 
Church  in  continual  godliness; 
that,  through  thy  protection,  it 
may  be  free  from  all  adversities, 
and  devoutly  given  to  serve  thee 
tu  good  to  the  glory  of 


SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 
thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  i.  3 

I THANK  my  God  upon  every 
rtimembrance  of  you  (always 
in  every  prayt^r  of  mine  for  you 
a)  ; making  request  with  joy)  for 
your  fello^vship  in  tlie  Gospel 
From  the  first  day  until  now ; be- 
ing confident  ot  this  vei/y  thing, 
that  he  who  hath  begun  a good 
work  in  you,  wdll  perform  it  un- 
til the  day  of  Jesus  Christ;  even 
as  k is  meet  for  me  to  think  tins 
of  you  all,  because  I have  you  iii 
my  heart,  inasmuch  as  both  in 
my  bonds,  and  in  the  defence 
and  confirmation  of  the  Gospel, 
ye  all  are  partakers  of  my  grace. 
For  God  is  my  record,  how 
greatly  I long  after  yon  all  in  the 
bowels  of  Jesus  Christ.  And  this 
I pray4];atyour  love  may  abound 
yet  more  and  more  in  knowledge, 
and  in  ail  judgmenl;  That  ye 
may  approve  things  that  are  ex- 
ceUent,  that  ye  may  be  sincere, 
and  without  ollence  till  the  day 
of  Clirist;  being  filled  with  tlfc 
fruiis  of  righteousness,  which  are 
by  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory 
and  praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xviii.  '21. 

PETER  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord, 
hew  oft  shall  mv  brother  sin 
against  me,  and  I forgive  hini.^ 
till  seven  Ihnes.?  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  I say  not  unto  thee,  until 
seven  times : but  until  seventy 
times  seven.  Therefore,  is  the 
kingdom  of  lieaven  likened  unto 
a certain  king,  who  would  take 
account  of  his  servants.  And 
when  he  had  begun  to  reckon, 
one  was  brought  unto  him  wdio 
owed  him  ten  thousand  talents. 
But  forasmuch  as  he  had  not  to 
pay,  his  lord  commanded  him  to 
be  sold,  and  his  wife  and  chil- 
dren, and  all  that  he  had,  and 
payment  to  be  made.  The  ser- 
vant therefore  fell  dowm  and  wor- 
shipped him,  saying,  Lord,  have 
patiejjce  with  me^  I will  pay 


rilE  lU'KNTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  U)3 


fhce  all.  Then  the  Lord  of  that 
<fervant  was  moved  with  compas- 
sion, and  loosed  him, and  forgave 
him  tiic  debt.  Rut  the  same  ser- 
vant went  out,  and  found  one  of 
his  fel low-servants,  who  owed 
him  an  hundred  pence;  and  he 
laid  liands  on  hinu  and  took  him 
]>y  the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me 
that  thou  owest.  A no  his  fellow- 
servant  fell  down  at  his  feet,  and 
hesought  him,  .saying-,  Mave  pa- 
tience* with  me,  and  J wdll  pay 
thee  all.  And  he  would  not;  but 
went  and  cast  him  into  prison, 
till  he  should  pay  the  debt.  So 
when  his  fellovv-servants  saw 
what  w'as  done,  they  were  very 
Sony,  and  came  and  told  unto 
their  lord  ail  that  v.^as  done. 
Then  his  lord,  after  that  he  had 
called  him,  said  unto  him,  O thou 
wicked  servajit,  I forgave  thee  all 
that  debt,  because  thou  desiredst 
me:  shouldest  not  thou  also  have 
had  compassion  on  thy  feliow-ser- 
vant,  even  as  I had  pity  on  thee? 
And  his  lord  was  wroth,  and  de- 
livered him  to  the  tormentors, 
till  he  should  pa_/  all  that  was  due 
unto  him.  So  llkewdse  shall  my 
heavenly  Father  do  also  unto 
you,  if  ye,  from  your  hearts,  for- 
give not  every  one  his  brother 
their  trespasses. 

V7i€  Lweuty-third  Sunday  after 
Ti'truty. 

The  Collect. 

O GOD, our  refuge  andstrength, 
who  arttlie  author  of  all  god- 
liness ; be  ready,  w'e  beseech  thee, 
to  hear  the  devout  prayers  of  thy 
Ciiurch ; and  grant  that  those 
things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we 
may  obtain  effectually,  tlwougii 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Jimen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  iii.  17. 

Brethren,  be  followers  to- 
gether of  me,  and  mark  them 
who  w’^alk  so,  as  ye  have  us  for  an 
ensample.  (For  many  walk,  of 
whom  I have  told  you  often,  and 
Yipw  tell  you  even  weeping,  that 


they  are  the  enemies  of  the  cross 
of  Christ;  wliose  end  is  destruc- 
tion, w hose  God  is  their  belly, 
and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame, 
who  mind  earthly  things.)  For 
our  conversation  is  in  heaven, 
from  whence  also  w e look  for  the 
Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
\vho  shall  change  our  vile  body, 
that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto 
his  glorious  body,  according  to 
.the  working,  w hereby  he  is  able 
even  to  subdue  all  things  unto 
himself. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xxii,  15. 

Then  went  the  Pharisees,  and 
took  counsel  how  they  might 
entangle  him  in  his  talk.  And 
they  sent  out  unto  him  tlieir  dis 
ciples,  with  the  Herodiaus,  say- 
ing, Master,  we  know'  that  thou 
art  true,  and  teachest  the  way  of 
God  in  truth,  neither  carest  tliou 
for  any  man:  for  thou  regardest 
not  the  person  of  men.  Tell  us, 
therefore,  what  thiukest  thou  ? Is 
it  lawful  to  give  tribute  unto  Ca3- 
sar,  or  not?  But  Jesus  perceived 
their  wickedness,  and  said,  Why 
temptye  me, ye  hypocrites  ? Sho  v. 
me  the  tribute-money.  And  they 
brought  unto  him  a pennyi  And 
he  saith  unto  them,  Whose  is  this 
image  and  superscription  ? Thev 
say  tinto  him,  Caesar’s.  Then 
saith  he  unto  them,  Render  there 
fore  unto  Caesar  the  things  which 
are  Caesar’s ; and  unto  God  the 
things  that  are  God’s.  When  they 
had  heard  these  words,  they  mai  - 
velled,  and  left  him,  and  went 
their  way. 


The  twejdy-fourth  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  ab- 
solve thy  people  from  their 
offences;  that,  through  thy  boun- 
tiful goodness,  we  may  all  be  de- 
livered from  the  bands  of  those 
sins  which  by  our  frailty  we  have 
committed:  Grant  this,  O hea- 
venly Father,  for  Jesus  Christ’s 


TRINITY 


sake,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour. Amen. 

Tli^.  EpiMe.  Colos.  i.  3. 

WK  give  thanks  to  God,  and 
the  Father  of  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Christ,  praying  always^  for 
you,  since  we  heard  of  your  faith 
in  Christ  Jesus,  and  of  the  love 
which  ye  have  to  all  the  saints; 
for  the  hope  which  is  laid  up  for 
ou  in  heaven,  whereof  ye  heard 
efore  in  the  word  of  the  truth  of 
the  Gospel ; which  is  come  unto 
you,  as  it  is  in  all  the  world,  and 
bringeth  forth  fruit,  as  it  doth  also 
in  you,  since  the  day  ye  heard  of 
it,  and  knew  the  grace  of  God  in 
truth.  As  ye  alsolearned  of  Epaph- 
ras,  our  dear  fellow-servant,  who 
is  for  you  a faithful  minister  of 
Christ;  who  also  declared  unto 
us  your  love  in  the  spirit.  For  this 
cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we 
heard  it,  do  not  cease  to  pray  for 
ou,  and  to  desire  that  ye  might 
e liiled  with  the  knowledge  of 
his  whll  in  all  wisdom  and  spirit- 
ual understanding;  that  ye  might 
walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all 
pleasing,  being  fruitlul  in  every 

food  work,  and  increasing  in  the 
nowledge  of  God ; strengthened 
wdth  all  might,  according  to  his 
glorious  power,  unto  all  patience 
and  long-suffering,  with  ioyful- 
ness;  giving  thanks  unto  the  Fa- 
ther, who  hath  made  us  meet  to 
be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of 
the  saints  in  light. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  ix.  18. 

WHILE  Jesus  spake  these 
things  unto  John’s  disci- 
ples, behold,  there  came  a cer* 
tain  ruler,  and  worshipped  him, 
saying.  My  daughter  is  even  now 
dead ; but  come  and  lay  thy  hand 
upon  her,  and  she  shall  live.  And 
Jesus  arose,  and  followed  him, 
and  so  did  his  disciples.  (And  be- 
hold, a woman,  which  was  dis- 
eased with  an  issue  of  blood 
twelve  years,  came  behind  him, 
and  touched  the  hem  of  his  gar- 
iceat*  For  she  said  within  her- 


self, If  1 may  but  touch  his  gar- 
ment, I shall  be  whole.  But  Je- 
sus turned  him  about,  and  when 
he  saw  her,  he  said.  Daughter,  be 
of  good  comfort,  thy  faitli  hath 
made  thee  whole.  And  the  wo- 
man was  made  whole  from  that 
hour.)  And  w hen  Jesus  came  into 
the  ruler’s  house,  and  saw  the 
minstrels  and  the  people  making 
a noise,  he  said  unto  them,  Give 
lace:  for  the  maid  is  not  dead, 
utsleepeth.  And  they  laughed 
him  to  scorn.  But  when  the  peo- 
ple were  put  forth,  he  went  in, 
and  took  her  by  the  hand,  and 
the  maid  arose.  And  the  fame 
hereof  went  abroad  into  all  that 
land. 


The  tivehty-fflfi  Sunday  after 
Tnnity. 

The  Collect. 

STIR  up,  w^e  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  the  wills  of  thy  faithful 
people;  that  they  plenteously 
bringing  forth  the  fruit  of  good 
works,  may  by  thee  be  plente- 
ously rewarded,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Jer.  xxiii.  5. 

Behold,  the  days  come,saith 
the  Lord,  that  1 will  raise  un- 
to David  a righteous  branch ; and 
a King  shall  reign  and  prosper, 
and  shall  execute  judgment  and 
justice  in  the  earth.  In  his  days, 
Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Israel 
shall  dwell  safely;  and  this  is  his 
name  whereby  he  shall  be  called, 
THE  LORD  OUR  RIGHTEOUS- 
NESS. Therefore,  behold,  the 
days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that 
they  shall  no  more  say,  The  Lord 
liveth,  who  brought  up  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt;  but,  The  Lord  liveth,  who 
brought  up,  and  who  led  the  seed 
of  the  house  of  Israel  out  of  the 
north  country?  and  from  all  coun- 
tries whither  I had  driven  them ; 
and  they  shall  dwell  in  their  own 
land 


SAINT  AND 
The  Gospel.  St.  John  vi.  5. 

WHEN  Jesas  then  lift  up  his 
eyes,  and  saw  a great  com- 
pany come  unto  him,  he  saith  un- 
to Philip,  Whence  shall  we  buy 
bread,  that  these  may  eat.^  (and 
this  he  said  to  prove  him;  for  he 
himself  knew  what  he  would  do.) 
Philip  answered  him.  Two  hun- 
dred penny-worth  of  bread  is  not 
suihcient  for  Uiem,  that  every 
one  of  them  may  take  a little. 
One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Si- 
mon Peter’s  brother,  saith  unto 
him,  There  is  a lad  here,  who 
hath  five  barley -loaves,  and  two 
small  fishes;  but  what  are  tliey 
among  so  many  ? And  Jesus  saiol, 
hiake  the  men  sit  down.  • Now 
there  was  much  gi’ass  in  the  place. 
So  the  men  sat  down,  in  number 
about  five  thousand.  And  Jesus 
took  the  loaves,  aud  when  he  had 
given  thanks,  he  distributed  to  the 
disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  tvere  set  down,  and 
likewise  of  the  fishes,  as  much  as 
they  would.  When  they  were  fill- 
ed, lie  said  unto  his  disciples,  Ga- 
Iher  up  the  fragments  that  remain, 
that  notliing  be  lost.  Therefore 
they  gathered  them  together, and 
tilled  twelve  baskets  witii  the 
fi-agments  ^ of  the  five  barley- 
loaves,  which  remained  over  and 
above  unto  them  that  had  eaten. 
Tiien  those  men,  when  they  had 
seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did, 
said,  This  is  of  a truth  that  Pro- 
phet that  should  come  into  the 
world. 

^ If  there  lie  any  more  Sundays  Iiefore 
Advent-Sunday,  the  Sendee  of  some  of 
those  Sundays  that  were  omitted  after 
the  Kpipiiaiw,  ^hall  [).i  taken  in  to  yuo- 
piy  so  many  as  aie  here  wanting.  Aiid 
il  there  be  fewer,  tlie  overplus  maybe 
omitted:  Jh-ovided  that  ll.isIastCoj'lcef, 
Kpis  tie,  and  trosppl,  sli;i  ] ] always  be  used 
upon  the  Sundpy  next  before  Advent. 

hlai/U  ./Undrew' s Datj. 

The  Collect. 

\ LMIGHTY  God,  who  didst 
- V give  such  grace  unto  thy  ho- 
ly Apostle  Saint  Andrew,  that  he 


^EW’S  DAY.  105 

readily  obeyed  the  calling  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  followed 
him  without  delay;  grant  unto  us 
all,  that  we,  being  called  by  tliy 
holy  word,  may  forthwith  giv'e 
up  ourselves  obediently  ftdlU 

tliy  holy  commandments,  throny  li 
the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Tlw  Epistle.  Rom.  X.  9. 

IF  thou  shaft  confess  with  thy 
month  the  Lord  Jesus,  and 
shaft  believe  in  thine  heart  tinit 
God  hath  raised  him  from  the 
dead,  thou  shaft  be  saved.  For 
with  the  heart  man  belie  vet  ft 
unto  righteousness,  and  with  the 
month  confession  is  made  unto 
salvation.  For  the  Scripture 
saith,  Whosoever  believeth  on 
him  shall  not  be  ashamed.  For 
there  is  no  difference  between 
the  Jew  and  the  Greek:  for  the 
same  Lord  over  all,  is  rich  unto 
all  that  call  upon  him.  For  wlio- 
soever  shall  call  upon  the  name 
of  the  Lord,  shall  be  saved.  How 
then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom 
they  have  not  believed  ? and  how 
shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom 
they  have  not  heard  and  how 
shall  they  hear  without  a preach- 
er.? And  how  shall  they  pretfdi, 
except  they  be  sent.^  A.s  it‘is  writ- 
ten, How  beautiful  arc  the  feet  of 
them  that  preach  the  Gospel  of 
peace,  and  bring  i?lad  tidings  of 
good  things!  But  they  have  not 
all  obeyed  the  Gospel.  For  Fsa- 
ias  saith,  Lord,  who  hath  believ- 
ed our  report.?  So  then,  faith 
cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing 
by  tlie  Word  of  God.  But  1 say, 
Have  they  not  heard?  Yes  veriiV, 
their  sound  went  into  all  the 
earth,  and  their  words  unto  (lie 
ends  of  the  world.  But  1 say.  Did 
not  Israel  know  ? First,  Alo.ses 
safth,  I will  provoke  you  to  jea- 
lousy by  them  that  are  no  pimple, 
and  by  afooli.sli  nation  I will  an- 
ger you.  But  Esaia.s  is  very  bold, 
and  saith,  I was  fgund  oi  them 


103 


SAIiNT  THOMAS  THE  APOSTLE. 


that  sought  me  not;  I was  made  builded  together fo^  an  habitation 


UiO-V  - 

manifest  unto  tliem  that  asked 
not  after  me.  But  to  Israel  he 
gaith,  All  day  long  have  I stretch- 
ed forth  my  hands  unto  a disobe- 
dient and  gainsaying  people. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  iv.  18. 

JESUS,  walking  bv  the  sea  of 
Galilee,  saw  two  brethren,  Si- 
mon, called  Peter,  and  Andr^ 
his  brother,  casting  a net  into  the 
sea:  (for  they  were  fishers.)  And 
he  saith  unto  them,  Follow  me, 
and  I will  make  you  fishers  of 
men.  And  they  straightway  left 
their  nets,  and  followed  him. 
And  going  on  from  thence,  he 
saw  other  two  brethren,  James 
the  son  of  Zebedee,  and  John 
his  brother,  in  a ship  with  Zebe- 
dee their  father,  mending  their 
nets;  and  he  called  theni.  And 
they  immediately  left  the  ship 
and  their  father,  and  followed 
him. 


Saint  Thomas  the  Jtpostle. 

The  Collect.  ' 

Almighty  and  everliving 
God,  who,  for  the  greater 
confirmation  of  the  faith,  didst 
suffer  thv  holy  Apostle  Thomas 
to  be  doubtful  in  thy  Son’s  resur- 
rection; grant  us  so  perfectly,and 
without  all  doubt,  to  believe  in  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  our  faith  in 
thy  siglit  may  never  be  reproved. 
Hear  us,  O'  Lord,  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ;  to  whom, with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all 
honour  and  glory",  now  and  for 
evei'inore.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  ii.  19. 

NOW  therefore  ye  are  no  more 
strangers  and  foreigners,  but 
fellow-citizens  with  the  saints, 
and  of  the  hoiiseholdof  God ; amr 
are  built  upon  the  foundation  of 
the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus 
Christ  himself  being  the  chief 
Eorner-stone ; in  whom  all  the 
building,  fitly  framed  together, 
grow"eth  unto  an  holy  temple  in 
the  Lord,  in  whom  yc  also  are 


of  God,  through  the  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  24. 

Thomas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
called  DidymuSjWas  not  with 
them  when  Jesus  came.  The 
other  disciples  therefore  said  un- 
to him,  We  have  seen  the  Lord. 
But  he  said  unto  them.  Except  I 
shall  see  in  his  hands  the  print  of 
the  nails,  and  put  my  finger  into 
the  print  of  the  nails,  and  thrust 
my  hand  into  his  side,  I will  not 
believe.  And  after  eight  days, 
again  his  disciples  were  within, 
and  Thomas  with  them:  Then 
came  .Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut, 
and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  said, 
Peace  be  unto  you.  Then  said 
he  to  Thomas,  Reach  hither  thy 
finger,  and  behold  my  hands ; and 
reach  hither  thy  hand,  and  thrust 
it  into  my  side ; and  be  not  faith- 
less, but  believing.  And  Thomas 
answered  and  said  unto  him,  My 
Lord  and  my  God.  Jesus  saith 


’WWV*.  w 

unto  him,  Thomas,  because  thou 
hast  seen  me,  thou  hast  believed ; 
blessed  are  they  that  have  not 
seen,  and  yet  have  believed. 
And  many  other  signs  truly  did 
Jesus  in  the  presence  of  his  disci- 
ples, which  are  not  written  m tins 
book.  But  these  are  written,  that 
ye  might  believe  that  Jesus  is 
the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God;  aiid 
thatbeHeving,  ye  might  have  lite 
through  his  name. 


Saint  Stephen's  Day. 

The  Collect. 

Grant,  O Lord,  that  in  all 
our  sufferings  here  upon 
earth,  for  the  testimony  of  thy 
truth,  w^e  may  steadfastly  look  up 
to  heaven,  and  by  faith  behold 
the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed  ; 
and  being  filled  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  may  learn  to  love  and 
bless  our  persecutors,  by  the  ex- 
ample of  thy  first  martyr  Saint 
Stephen,  who  prayed  for  his  mur- 
derers to  thee,  0 blessed  Jesus, 
who  standest  at  the  right  hand  ol 


For  the  Epistle.  Acts  vii.  55. 

STEPHEN,  bein^  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  looked  up  stead- 
fastly into  heaven,  and  saw  the 
glory  of  God,  and  Jesus  standing 
on  the  right  hand  of  God;  and 
said,  Behold,  I see  the  heavens 
opened,  and  the  Son  of  man 
standing  on  the  ri^ht  hand  of 
God.  Then  they  cried  out  with 
a loud  voice,  and  stoj5ped  their 
ears,  and  ran  upon  him  with 
one  accord,  and  cast  him  out  of 
the  city,  and  stoned  him : and  the 
witnesses  laid  down  their  clothes 
at  a young  man’s  feet,  whose 
name  was  Saul.  And  they  ston- 
ed Stephen,  calling  upon  God, 
and  saying.  Lord  Jesus,  receive 
my  spirit.  And  he  kneeled  down, 
and  cried  with  a loud  voice, 
Lord,  lay  not  this  sin  to  their 
charge.  And  when  he  had  said 
this,  he  fell  asleep. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xxiii.  34. 

Behold,  I send  unto  you 
prophets,  and  wise  men, 
and  scribes;  and  some  of  them 
ye  shall  kill  and  crucify;  and 
some  of  them  shall  ye  scourge  in 
your  synagogues,  and  persecute 
tliem  from  city  to  city;  that  up- 
on you  may  come  all  the  righte- 
ous blood  shed  upon  the  earth, 
from  the  blood  of  righteous  Abel, 
unto  the  blood  of  Zacharias,  son 
of  Barachias,  whom  ye  slew  be- 
tween the  temple  and  the  altar. 
Verily  I sav  unto  you,  All  these 
things  shall  come*  upon  this  ge- 
neration. O Jerusalem,  Jerusa- 
lem, thou  that  killest  the  pro- 
phets, and  stonest  them  which 
are  sent  unto  thee;  how  often 
would  I have. gathered  thy  chil- 
dren together,  even  as  a hen  ga- 
thereth  her  chickens  under  her 
wing.s,  and  ye  would  not’  Be- 


Saint  John  the  Ev-angelisVs  Dau. 
The  Collect. 

lY/TERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech 
-LtX  thee  to  cast  thy  bright  beams 
of  light  upon  thy  Church,  that  it 
being  instructed  by  the  doctrine 
of  thy  blessed  Apostle  and  Evan^ 
gelist  Saint  John,  mav  so  walk 
in  the  light  of  thy  truth,  that  it 
may  a<  length  attain  to  everlast- 
ing life,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Jlmen. 

The  Epistle.  1 John  i.  1. 

That  which  was  from  the 
beginning,  wdiich  we  have 
heard,  which  we  have  seen  with 
our  eyes,  which  we  have  looked 
upon,  and  our  hai^ls  have  han- 
dled of  the  Word  of  life ; (for  the 
life  was  manifested,  and  we  have 
seen  it,  and  bear  witness,  and 
show  unto  you  that  eternal  life 
which  was  with  the  Father,  and 
was  manifested  unto  us;)  that 
which  we  have  seen  and  heard, 
declare  w^e  unto  you,  that  ye  also 
may  have  fellowship  with  us; 
and  truly  our  fellowship  is  with 
the  Father,  and  with  his  Son  Je- 
sus Christ.  And  these  things 
write  we  unto  you,  that  your  joy 
may  be  full.-  This  then  is  the 
message  which  w^e  have  heard 
of  him,  and  declare  unto  you, 
that  God  is  light,  and  in  him  is 
no  darkness  at  all.  If  we  say  that 
we  have  fellowship  with  him, 
and,w’alk  in  darkness,  w e lie,  and 
do  not  the  truth : but  if  we  w alk 
in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the  Jighl, 
w^e  have  fellow'^ship  one  with 
another,  and  the  blood  of  .lesus 
Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from 
all  sin.  If  w^e  say  that  w e have 
no  sin,  w^e  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If  w e 
confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful 
and  iust  forgive  us  our  sins, 


THE*  INNOCENTS  DAY. 


108 

and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  un- 
righteousness. If  we  say  that  we 
have  not  sinned,  we  make  him  a 
liar,  and  his  Word  is  not  in  us. 
The  Gospel.  St^John  xxi.  19. 

TESUS  said  unto  Peter,  Follow 
me.  Then  Peter  turning 
about,  seeth  the  disciple  whom 
Jesus  loved,  following,  (which 
also  leaned  on  his  breast  at  sup- 
per, and  said,  Lord,  which  is  he 
that  betray eth  thee  ?)  Peter  see- 
ing him,  saitli  to  Jesus,  Lord, 
and  what  shall  this  man  do.^  Je- 
sus saith  unto  him,  If  I will  that 
lie  tarry  till  I come,  what  is  that 
to  thee  ? Follow  thou  me.  Then 
went  this  saying  abroad  among 
the  brethren,  that  that  disciple 
should  not  die:  yet  .Tesus  said 
not  unto  him.  He  shall  not  die; 
but,  If  I will  that  he  tarry  till  I 
come,  what  is  that  to  thee  ? This 
IS  the  disciple  which  testifieth  of 
these  things,  and  wrote  these 
tilings,  and  we  know  that  his  tes- 
timony is  true.  And  there  are 
also  many  other  things  which  Je- 
sus did,  the  which,  if  they  should 
be  written  every  one,  I suppose 
that  even  the  world  itself  could 
not  contain  the  books  that  should 
be  written. 


The  Innocents  Day. 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who  out 
of  the  mouths  of  babes  and 
sucklings  hast  ordained  strength, 
and  madest  infants  to  glorify  thee 
bv  their  deaths : mortify  and  kill 
all  vices  in  us,  and  so  strengthen 
us  by  thy  grace,  that  by  the  mno- 
cency  of  our  lives,  and  constancy 
of  our  faith  even  unto  death,  we 
may  glorify  thy  holy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
jimeri. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev,  xiv.  1. 

I LOOKED,  and  lo,'  a Lamb 
stood  on  the  mount  Sion,  and 
with  liirn  an  hundred  forty  and 
four  thousand,  having  his  Fa- 
ther’s name  wntteii  in  their  fore- 


heads. And  I heard  a voice  from 
heaven,  as  the  voice  of  many 
waters,  and  as  the  voice  of  a 
great  thunder;  and  I heard  the 
voice  of  harpers  harping  wdtli 
their  harps ; and  they  sung  as  it 
were  a new  song  before  the 
throne,  and  before  the  four 
beasts,  and  the  elders:  and  no 
man  could  learn  that  song,  but 
the  hundred  and  forty  and  four 
thousand,  whicii  w^ere  redeemed 
from  the  earth.  These  are  they 
which  were  not  defiled  with  wo- 
men, for  they  are  virgins;  these 
are  they  which  follow  the  Lamb 
whithersoever  he  goeth:  these 
were  redeemed  from  among 
men,  being  the  first-friiits  unto 
God,  and  to  the  Lamb.  And  in 
their  mouth  was  found  no  guile; 
for  they  are  without  fault  before 
the  throne  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  ii.  13. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  appear- 
eth  to  Joseph  in  a dream, 
saying.  Arise,  and  take  the  young 
child  and  his  mother,  and  fiee  in- 
to Egypt,  and  be  thou  there  until 
I bring  thee  w'ord;  for  Herod 
will  seek  the  young  child  to  de- 
stroy him.  When  he  arose,  lie 
took  the  young  child  and  his  mo- 
ther by  night,  and  departed  into 
Egypt;  andvwas  there  until  the 
death  of  Herod;  that  it  might  b^ 
fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of  the 
Lord  by  the  prophet,  sayings  Out 
of  Egypt  have  I called'  myr  Son 
Then  Herod,  wdien  he  saw  that 
he  was  mocked  of  the  wise  men, 
Wf\s  exceeding  wroth,  and  sent 
forth,  and  slew  all  the  children 
thai  were  in  Bethlehem,  and  in 
all  the  coasts  tliereof,  from  two 
years  old  and  under,  according 
to  the  time  which  he  had  dili 
gently  inquired  of  the  wise  men 
Then  was  fulfilled  that  which  was 
spoken  bv  Jeremy  the  prophet- 
saying,  fii  Rama  was  there  a 
voice  heard,  lamentation,  and 
weeping,  and  great  mourning, 
Rachel  weeping  for  her  children, 


because  they  are  not. 


The  Conversion  of  St,  Paul, 
The  Collect. 

^ GOD,  who,  through  the 
W preaching  of  the  blessed 
Apostle  Saint  raul,  hast  caused 
the  light  of  the  Gospel  to  shine 
t^hroughout  the  world;  grant,  we 
beseech  thee,  that  we,  having  his 
wonderful  conversion  in  remem- 
brance, may  show  forth  our 
thankfulness  unto  thee  for  the 
same,  by  following  the  holy  doc- 
trine which  he  taught,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

A For  the  Epistle.  Acts  ix.  1.’ 

ND  Saul,  yet  breathing  out 
threatenings  and  slaughter 
against  the  disciples  of  the  Lord, 
went  unto  the  High  Priest,  and 
desired  ot  him  letters  to  Damas- 
cus to  the  synagogues,  that  if  he 
Jound  any  of  this  way,  whether 
lliev  were  men  or  women,  he 
might  bring  them  bound  unto 
Jerusalem.  And  as  he  journeyed, 
he  came  near  Damascus:  and 
suddenly  there  shined  round 
about  him  a light  from  heaven 
And  he  fell  to  the  earth,  and 
c 1 Y^^ce  saying  unto,  him, 
toaul,  haul,  why  persecutest  thou 
me . And  he  said.  Who  art  thou, 
Lord  ^ And  the  Lord  said,  1 am 
Jesus  whom  thou  persecutest: 
Jt  IS  hard  for  thee  to  kick  against 
the  pricks.  And  he,  trembling 
and  astonished,  said.  Lord,  what 
wilt  thou  have  me  to  do.^  And 
the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Arise, 
and  go  into  the  city,  and  it 
shall  be  told  thee  what  thou 
must  do.  And  the  men  which 
journeyed  with  him  stood  speech- 
less, hearing  a voice,  but  seeing 
no  man.  And  Saul  arose  from  the 
earth ; and  when  his  eyes  w’^ere 
o’jeried,  he  saw  no  man : but  they 
n*d  him  by  tlie  hand,  and  lu'ought 
him  into  Daiuascus.  And  he  was 
Three  dfws  without  sight,  and  nei- 
tlier  did  eat  nor  drink.  And  tiiere 
K 


THE  CO  AVERSION  OF  SAINT  PAUL.  iQa 

and  would  not  be  comforted,  I was  a certain  disciple  at  Damas- 
'cus,  named  Ananias,  and  to  him 
said  the  Lord  in  a vision,  Ana- 
nias: And  he  said.  Behold,  I am 
here,  Lord.  And  the  Lord  said 
unto  him.  Arise,  and  go  into  the 
street  which  is  called  Straight, 
and  inquire  in  the  house  of  Judasi 
tor  one  called  Saul,  of  Tarsus:  for 
behold, he  prayeth,  and  hatli  seen 
in  a vision  a man  named  Ananias- 
coming  in,  and  putting  his  hand 
on  him,  that  he  might  receive  his 
sight.  Then  Ananias  answered. 
Lord,  I have  heard  by  many  of 
this  man,  how  much  evil  he  hath 
done  to  thy  saints  at  Jerusalem  ; 
and  here  he  hath  authority  from 
the  chief  priests  to  bind  all  that 
call  on  thy  name.  But  the  Lorct 
said  unto  him.  Go  thy  way : for 
he  is  a chosen  v^essel  unto  me,  to 
bear  my  nmne  before  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  kings,  and  the  children, 
of  Israel:  For  I will  show  hhn 
how  great  things  he  must  sufter 
tormy  name’s  sake.  And  Ananias 
went  his  way,  and  entered  into 
the  house ; and  putting  his  handa 
on  him,  said.  Brother  Saul,  the 
Lord  (even  Jesus,  that  appeared 
unto  thee  in  the  way  as  thou 
earnest)  hath  sent  me,  that  thou 
raightest  receive  thy  sight,  and  be 
filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost.  Ami 
immediately  there  fell  from  his 
eyes  as  it  had  been  scales ; and  he 
receiv^ed  sight  forthwith,  and 
arose,  and  was  baptized.  And 
when  he  had  received  meat,  he 
was  strengthened.  Then  was 
haul  certain  days  with  the  disci- 
ples which  wei’e  at  Damascus. 
And  straightway  he  preached 
Christ  in  the  synagogues,  that  he 
is  the  Son  of  God.  But  all  that 
heard  him  were  amazed,  and 
said,  Is  not  this  he  that  destroyed 
diem  which  called  on  this  name 
in  Jerusalem,  and  came  hither 
for  that  intent,  that  he  miglit 


bring  them  bound  unto  the  chid 
priests  ? But  Saul  increased  tiic 
rmjre  in  strength,  and  conbmmJ- 


ilO  PURIFICATION  OF  ' 

edthe  Jews  which  dwelt  at  Da- 
mascus, proving  that  this  is  very 
Christ.  . 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xix.  27. 

PETER  answered,  and  said  un- 
to Jesus,  Behold,  we  have 
forsaken  all,  and  fallowed  thee; 
what  shall  we  have  therefore  ? 
And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verilv 
I say  unto  you,  that  ye  which 
have  followed’me,  in  the  regene- 
ration, when  the  Son  of  man  shall 
sit  in  the  throne  of  his  glory,  ye 
also  shall  sit  upon  twelve  thrones, 
jud'^ing  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

every  one  that  hath  forsaken 
houses,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or 
father,  or  mother,  or  wife,  or  chil- 
dren, or  lands,  for  my  name’s 
sake,  shall  receive  an  hundred 
fold,  and  shall  inherit  everlasting 
life.  But  many  that  are  first  shall 
be  last,  and  the  last  shall  be  first. 


The  Presentation  of  Christ  in  the 
Teniple^commonly called  The  Puri- 
fication of  Saint  Mary  the  Virgin. 
The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  everliving 
God,  we  humbly  beseech 
thv  Majesty,  that  a^  thy  only  be- 
go'tten  Son  was  this  day  present- 
ed in  the  Temple  in  substance  ot 
our  fiesh;  so  we  may  be  pre- 
sented unto  thee  with  pure  and 
clean  hearts,  by  the  same  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.  Mai.  in.  1. 

1>EHOLD,  I will  send  my  mes- 
3 senger,  and  he  shall  prepare 
the  wav  bciore  me : and  the 

I^ord,  whom  ye  seek,  shall  sud- 
denly come  to  his  temple;  even 
the  messenger  of  the  covenant, 
whom  ve  delight  in:  behold,  he 
shall  come,  saith  the  Lord  ot 
hosts.  But  who  may  abide  the 
day  of  his  coming?  and  wdio  shall 
stand  when  he  appeareth? 
is  like  a refiner’s  fire,  and  like 
fuller’s  soap.  And  he  shall  sit  as 
a refiner  and  purifier  of  silver: 
mid  he  shall  purify  the  sons  of 
Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold  and 


L’HE  VIRGIN  MARY, 
silver,  that  they  may  offer  mi 
the  Lord  an  oflering  in  righteous- 
ness. Then  shall  the  offerings  of 
Judah  and  Jerusalem  be  pleasant 
unto  the  Lord,  as  in  the  days  ot 
old,  and  as  in  former  years.  And  i 
will  come  near  to  you  to  judg- 
ment; and  I will  be  a switt  "'d" 
ness  against  the  sorcerers,  and 
against  the  adulterers,  and  against 
false  swearers,  and  against  tbo^ 
that  oppress  the  hireling  in  his 
wages,  the  widow,  and  the  ta- 
therless,  and  that  turn  aside  the 
stranger  from  his  right,  and  fear 
not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  22. 

And  when  the  days  of  her  pu- 
rification, according  to  the 
law  of  Moses,  were  accomplished, 
they  brought  him  to  Jerusalem 
to  present  him  to  the  Lord,  (as  it 
is  written  in  the  law  of  the  Lo^, 
Every  male  that  openeth  the 
womb  shall  be  called  holy  to  the 
Lord,)  and  to  offer  a sacrifice,  ac- 
cording to  that  which  is  said  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord,  A pair  ol 
turtle-doves,  or  two  young  pi- 
geons. And  behold,  there  was  a 
man  in  Jerusalem,  whose  name 
was  Simeon  ; and  the  same  man 
was  just  and  devout,  waiting  for 
the  consolation  of  Israel:  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  was  upon^  him. 
And  it  was  revealed  unto  him  by 
the  Holy  Ghost,  that  he  should 
not  see  death,  before  he  had  seen 
the  Lord’s  Christ.  And  he  came 
by  the  Spirit  into  the  temple; 
and  when  the  parents  brought  in 
the  child  .Jesus,  to  do  for  him  al- 
ter the  custom  of  the  law,  then 
took  he  him  up  in  his  arms,  and 
blessed  God,  and  said.  Lord,  now 
lettest  thou  thy  servant  depart  m 
peace,  according  to  thy  word: 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  thy  sal- 
vation ; which  thou  bast  prepared 
before  the  face  of  all  people ; a 
light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and 
the  glory  of  thy  people  Israel. 
And  Joseph  and  his  mother  mar- 
velled at  those  things  which  wei-e 


SAINT  MATT 
spoken  of  him.  And  Simeon 
blessed  them,  and  said  unto  Maiy 
liis  mother,  Behold,  this  child  is 
set  for  the  fall  and  rising  again 
of  many  in  Israel ; and  for  a sign 
whi-^a  shall  be  spoken  against, 
(yea,  a sword  shall  pierce  throudi 
thy  own  soul  also,)  that  tlie 
thoughts  of  many  hearts  may  be 
revealed.  And  there  was  one 
Anna,  a prophetess,  the  daughter 
of  Phanuel,  of  the  tribe  of  Aser; 
she  was  of  a great  age,  and  had 
lived  with  an  husband  seven 
years  from  her  virginity;  and 
she  was  a widow  of  about  four- 
score and  four  years,  which  de- 
parted not  from  the  temple,  but 
served  God  with  fastings  and 
prayers  night  and  day.  And  she, 
coming  in  that  instant,  gave 
thanks  likewise  unto  the  Lord, 
and  spake  of  him  to  all  them  that 
looked  for  redemption  in  Jerusa- 
leni.  And  when  they  had  per- 
formed all  things  according  to 
the  law  of  the  Lord,  they  return- 
ed into  Galilee,  to  their  own  city 
Nazareth.  And  the  child  grew, 
and  waxed  strong  in  spirit,  filled 
with  wisdom  ; and  the  grace  of 
God  was  upon  him. 


Saint  Matthias’s  Day. 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who  into 
tj  e place  of  the  traitor  Ju- 
das 'st  choose  thy  faithful  ser- 
V.  .atthias,  to  be  of  the  num- 
ber o.  the  twelve  Apostles ; grant 
that  thy  Church,  being  always 
preseiwed  from  false  Apostles, 
may  be  ordered  and  guided  by 
faithful  and  true  Pastors,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Jimen. 
For  the  Epistle.  Acts  i.  15. 

IN  those  days  Peter  stood  up  in 
the  midst  of  the  disciples,  and 
said,  (the  number  of  the  names  to- 
gether were  about  an  hundred 
and  twenty;)  Men  and  brethren, 
this  Scripture  must  needs  have 
been  fulfilled,  which  the  Holy 
Jjhost  by  the  mouth  of  David 


HIAS  s day. 

spake  before  concerning  Judas, 
who  was  guide  to  them  that  took 
Jesus.  F^or  he  was^  numbered 
with  us,  and  had  obtained  part  of 
this  ministry.  Now  this  man  pur- 
chased a field  with  the  reward  of 
iniquity ; and  falling  headlong,  he 
burst  asunder  in  tne  midst,  and 
all  his  bowels  gushed  out.  4||i|.  < 
it  was  known  to  all  the  dwelnHR^ 
at  Jerusalem;  insomuch  as  tlfal 
field  is  called  in  their  proper 
tongue,  Aceldama,  that  is  to  say, 
The  field  of  blood.  For  it  is 
written  in  the  book  of  Psalms,  Let 
his  habitation  be  desolate,  and 
let  no  man  dwell  therein:  and 
his  Bishoprick  let  another  take. 
Wherefoi-8  of  these  men,  which 
hav6  companied  with  us  all  the 
time  that  the  Lord  Jesus  went  in 
and  out  among  us,  beginning 
from  the  baptism  of  John,  unto 
that  same  day  that  he  was  taken 
up  from  us,  must  one  be  ordained 
to  be  a witness  with  us  of  his  re- 
surrection. And  they  appointed 
two,  Joseph  called  Barsabas,  who 
was  surnaraed  Justus,  and  Mat- 
thias. And  they  prayed,  and  said, 
Thou,  Lord,  which  knowest  the 
hearts  of  all  men,  show  whether 
of  these  two  thou  hast  chosen; 
that  he  may  take  part  of  this  min- 
istry and  apostleship,  from  which 
Judas  by  transgression  fell,  that 
he  might  go  to  his  own  place. 
And  they  gave  forth  their  lots; 
and  the  lot  fell  upon  Matthias. 
And  he  was  numbered  with  the 
eleven  Apostles. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xi.  25. 

At  that  time  Jesus  answered, 
and  said,  I thank  thee,  O Fa- 
ther, Lord  of  heaven  and  earth, 
because  thou  hast  hid  these 
things  from  the  wise  and  pru- 
dent, and  hast  revealed  them  un- 
to babes.  Even  so,  Father,  for  so 
it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight.  All 
things  are  delivered  unto  me  of 
my  Father;  and  no  man  know- 
eth  the  Son  but  the  Father  ; nei- 
ther knoweth  any  man  the  Fa- 


113 

ther,  save  the  Son,  and  he  to 
whomsoever  the  Son  will  i-evea.1 
him.  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that 
labour  and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
I will  give  you  rest  Take  mv 
yoke  upon  you, and  learn  of  me"; 
for  I am  meek  and  lowly  in 
Jieart:  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto 
souls.  F or  my  yoke  is  ea- 
^^^nd  my  burden  is  light. 

The  Annunciation  of  the  hiei^sed 
Virgin  Mary. 

The  Collect. 

WE  beseech  thee,  O Lord, 
pour  thy  grace  into  chu* 
hearts;  that  as  we  have  known 
the  incarnation  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  by  the  message  of  an  an- 
gel; so  by  his  cross  and  passion 
we  may  be  brought  unto  the  glo- 
ry of  his  resurrection,  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Fo7'  (he  Epistle.  Isa.  vii.  10. 

Moreover,  the  Lord  spake 
again  unto  Ahaz,  saying, 
Ask  thee  a sign  of  the  Lord  thy 


ASK  uiee  a sign  oi  me  imrd  thy 
God ; ask  it  either  in  the  depth,  or 
in  the  height  above.  But  Ahaz 
said,  I will  not  ask.  neither  will 
I tempt  the  Lord.  And  he  said. 
Hear  ye  now,  O house  of  David  ; 
Is  it  a small  thing  for  you  to  wea- 
ry men,  but  wiTl  ye  weary  my 
God  also.^  Therefore  the  Lord 
himself  shall  give  you  a sign : Be- 
hold, a virgin  shall  conceive, 
and  bear  a son,  and  shall  call  his 
name  Immanuel.  Butter  grid 
honey  shall  he  eat,  that  he  may 
know  to  refuse  the  evil,  anS 
choose  the  good. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  i.  2G. 
ND  in  the  sixth  month,  tJi 


SAI^^^T  BIARK’S  DAV. 

with  thee ; blessed  art  thou  among 
women.  And  when  she  saw  him, 
she  was  troubled  at  his  saying, 
and  cast  in  her  mind  what  man- 
ner of  salutation  this  should  be 
And  the  angel  said  unto  her, 
Fear  not,  Mary;  for  thou  hast 
found  favour  with  God.  And  be- 
hold,thou  shalt  conceive  in  thy 
womb,  and  bring  forth  a son,  and 
shalt  call  his  name  Jesus.  He 
shall  be  great,  and  shall  be  called 
the  Sftn  of  the  Highest;  and  the 
Lord  God  mall  give  unto  him  the 
throne  of  his  father  David.  And 
he  shall  reign  over  the  house  of 
Jacob  for  e^er  ; and  of  his  king- 
dom there  shall  be  no  end.  Then 
said  Mary  unto  the  angel,  How 
shall  this  be,  seeing  I know  not  a 
nian.^  And  the  angel  answered 
and  said  unto  her.  The  Holy 
Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee,  and 
the  power  of  the  Highest  shall 
overshadow  thee ; therefore  also 
that  holy  thing  which  shall  he 
born  of  thee,  shall  be  called  the 
Son  of  God.  And  behold,  thy 
cousin  Elisabeth,  she  hath  also 
conceived  a son  in  her  old  age ; 
and  this  is  the  sixth  month  with 
her  who  was  called  barren.  For 
with  God  nothing  shall  be  impos- 
sible. And  Mary  said,  Behold 
the  handmaid  of  the  Lord;  be  it 
unto  me  according  to  thy  word. 
And  tlie  angel  departed  from  her. 


A 


Sai?it  Mark’s  Daij. 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hasjt 
instructed  thy  holy  Church 
with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of  thy 
Evangehst  Saint  Mark  ; give  us 
iiiij  grace,  tiiat  being  not  like  chil- 
Angel  Gabriel  was  sent  from  dren  carried  away  with  every 


God  unto  a city  of  Galilee, 
named  Nazareth,  to  a Virgin  es- 
poused to  a man  whose  name 
was  Joseph,  of  the  house  of  Da- 
vid; and  the  Virgin’s  name  was 
Mary.  And  the  angel  came  in 
unto  her,  andsaid,  Hail,  thou tlnit 


blast  of  vain  doctrine,  we  r»)ay 
be  established  in  the  truth  of  thy 
lioly  Gospel, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  7. 
y INTO  every  one  of  us  is  given 
yac.e,  accordiiig  to  the  mea 


ujuu  ner,  aimsaiu,  riaii,  inouinai  grace,  accoroing  to  me  mea 
art  highly  favoured,  the  Lord  is  I sure  of  the  gift  of  Christ  Where 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES’S  DAY. 


113 


fore  he  saith,  When  he  ascended 
on  hi|^h,  he  led  captivity  cap- 
tive, and  gave  gifts  unto  pien. 
(Now  that  he  ascended,  what  is 
it  but  that  he  also  descended  first 
into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth  ? 
He  that  descended  is  the  same 
also  that  ascended  up  far  above 
all  heavens,  that  he  might  fill  all 
things.)  And  he  gave  some 
apostles,  and  some  prophets,  an4 
some  evangelists,  and  some  pas- 
tors and  tc'achers ; for  tlie  per- 
fecting of  the  saints,  for  the  wprk 
of  the  ministry,  for  the  edifying 
of  the  body  oi'  Christ;  till  wh  all 
come  in  the  unity  of  the  faith, 
and  of  the  kjiowledge  of  the  Son 
of  God,  unto  a perfect  main,  i^nto 
the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the 
fulnessof  Christ:  that  we  hence- 
forth be  no  more  children,  tossed 
to  and  fro,  and  carried  about 
with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  by 
the  sleight  of  men,  and  cunnhig 
craftiness,  whereby  tliey  lie  in 
'Wait  to  deceive ; but  speaking  the 
truth  in  love,  may  gj*ow  up  into 
him  in  all  thing's,  which  is  .the 
head,  even  Christ:  From  yhom 
the  whole  body  fitly  joined  toge- 
ther, and  compacted  by  that 
wdiich  every  joint  supplietlf,  ac- 
cording to  the  efteclual  working 
in  the  measure  of  every  part, 
maketh  increase  of  the  body,  un- 
to the  edifying  of  itself  ir  love. 
Tfie  Gospel.  St.  John  xv  1. 

I AM  the  true  vine,  and  my  Fa- 
ther is  the  husbandman.  Eve- 
ry branch  in  me  that  beareth  not 
fruit,  he  taketh  away ; and  every 
branch  that  beareth  fruit,  he  pur- 
geth  it,  that  it  may  bring  forth 
more  fruit.  Now  ye  are  clean 
through  the  word  which  I have 
spoken  unto  you.  Abide  in  me. 
and  I in  you.  As  the  branch 


much  fruit:  for  without  me  ye 
can  do  nothing.  If  a man  abide 
not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a 
branch,  and  is  withered;  and 
men  gather  them,  and  cast  them 
into  the  /ire,  and  tliey  are  burned. 
If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  worefe 
abide  in  3^011,  ve  shall  ask  whal 
ye  will,  and  it  snail  be  done  unto 
you.  Herein  is  my  Father  glori- 
fied, that  ye  bear  much  fruit ; so 
shall  ^’^e  be  my  disciples.  As  the 
Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I 
loved  you;  continue  ye  in  my 
love.  If  ye  keep  my  command- 
ments, ye  shall  abide  in  my  love; 
even  asi  have  kept  my  Father’s 
commandments,  and  abide  in  his 
love.  These  tluiigs  have  1 spoken 
unto  you,  that  my  joy  might  re- 
main in  von,  and  that  your  joy 
might  be  full. 


thilip  and  Saiiii  James's  Day. 
The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  whom 
truly  to  know  is  everlasting 
life;  grant  us  perfectly  to  know 
tli}^  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  be  the 
wa3',  the  tnith,  and  the  life;  that 
following  the  steps  of  thy  holy 
Apostles,  Saint  Philip  and  Saint 
.lames,  w^e  may  steadfastly  walk 
in  the  way  that  lea  doth  to  eternal 
life,  through  the  same  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  1. 

JAMES,  a servant  of  God,  and 
of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to 
the  twelve  tribes  which  are  scat- 
tered abroad,  greeting.  My  bre- 
thren, count  it  all  jo>'  when  ye  fall 
into  divers  temptations;  know- 
ing this,  that  the  trying  of  your 
faith  w orketh  patience.  But  lot 
patience  have  her  perfect  work, 
thatj^e  may  be  perfect  and  entire, 
wanting  nothing.  If  any  of  you 


cannot  bear  fruit  of  itself,  except ' lack  vvisdorn,  let  him  ask  f)f  God, 
it  abide  in  the  vine;  no  more : that  giveth  to  all  men  liberally, 
can  ye,  except  ye  abide  in  me.  I iand  npbraideth  not;  and  it  shall 
am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches. ; be  given  him.  But  let  him  ask 
He  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I in  jin  faith,  nothing  wavering:  tor 
him;  the  game  bringeth  forth  ‘ he  that  wavereth  is  like  a wave  o 


K2 


SAINT  BARNABAS  THE  APOSTLE. 


the  sea,  driven  'with  the  wind; 
and  tossed.  F or  let  not  that  man 
think  that  he  shall  receive  any 
thinff  of  the  Lord.  A donble- 
minaed  man  is  unstable  in  all  his 
ways.  Let  the  brother  of  low 
degree  rejoice  in  that  he  is  ex- 
alted, but  the  rich  in  that  he  is 
made  low;  because  as  the  llower 
of  the  grass  he  shall  pass  away. 
For  the  sun  is  no  sooner  risen 
with  a burning  heat,  but  it  with- 
ereth  the  grass,  and  the  flower 
thereof  falieth,  and  the  gTace  of 
the  fashion  of  it  perisheth;  so 
also,  shall  the  richanan  fade  away 
in  his  ways.  Blessed  is  the  man 
that  endureth  temptation;  for 
when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive 
tiie  crown  of  life,  which  the  Lord 
liath  pronaised  to  them  tliat  love 
him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xiv.  1. 
^ ND  .Tesus  said  unto  his  disci- 
pies,  Let  not  your  heart  be 
trpuhled:  ye  believe  in  God,  be- 
Eeve  also  in  me.  In  my  F ather’s 
house  are  many  mansions;  if  it 
were  not  so,  I "would  have  told 
you.  I go  to  prepare  a place  for 
3'ou.  And  if  I go  and  prepare  a 
place  for  you,  I will  come  again, 
and  receive  you  unto  myself  ; that 
where  1 am,  there  ye  may  be  also. 
And  whither  I go,  ye  know,  and 
the  way  ye  know^  Thomas  saith 
unto  him.  Lord,  we  know  not 
whither  thou  goest,  and  ho\v  can 
we  know  the  w'ay.^  Jesus  saith 
unto  hbn,I  am  the  way,  the  truth, 
and  the  life;  no  man  cometii  un- 
to the  Father  but  by  me.  If  ye 
had  known  me,  ye  should  have 
I known  my  Father  also : and  from 
ihencefortii  ye  know  him,  and 
have  seen  him.  Philip  saith  unto 
Riim,  Lord,  show  us  the  Father, 
and  it  sufliceth  us.  Jesus  saith 
linto  him.  Have  I been  so  long 
|ime  with  you,  and  yet  hast  thou 
not  known  me,  Philip.^  He  that 
hath  seen  me,  hath  seen  the  Fa- 
Iher;  and  how  sayest  thou  then, 
phow  US  tiia  Father.^  Believest 


thou  ndtthatl  am  in  the  Father, 
and  the  Father  in  rne.^  Thewoeds 
that  1 speak  unto  you,  1 speak 
not  of  myself;  but  the  Father 
that  d^velleth  in  me,  he  doeth 
the  works.  Believe  me,  that  I 
am  in  the  Father,  and  tlie  Father 
in  me;  or  else  believe  mefortho 
very  works’  sake.  Verily,  verih', 
I say  unto  you,  He  tliat  believetli 
me,  the  works  that  I do  shall 
he  do  also;  and  greater  works 
than  these  shall  he  do;  because 
I go  unto  my  Father.  And  wliat- 
soeverye  shall  ask  in  my  name, 
that  will  I do,  that  the  Father 
may  be  glorilied  in  the  Son.  If 
ye  * shall  ask  any  thing  in  my 
name,  I will  do  it. 


Saint  Barnabas  the  Apostle. 

The  Collect. 

OL0RD  God  Almighty,  wlio 
didst  endue  thy  holy  Apostle 
w.illi  .slnpiilav  eifts  ol 


Barnabas  with  singular  gifts  of 
the  Holy  Ghost;  hiaye  us  not, 
we  beseech  thee,  destitute  ot  thy 
manifold  gifts,  nor  yet  of  grace 
to  use  them  alway  to  thy  honour 
and  glorv,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xi.  22.  Z 
rjilDINGS  of  the^  things  came  ; 
i.  unto  the  ears  of  the  Church 
which  was  in  .Terusalem:  and 
lhe>  sent  forth  Barnabas,  that  he 
should  go  as  far  as  Antioch ; who, 
when  he  came,' and  had  seen  tli 
grace  of  God,  w^as  glad;  and  ex- 
horted them  all,  that  with  piir- 
po.se  of  heart  they  would  cleave 
unto  the  Lord.  For  be  was  a 
good  man,  and  full  ot  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  of  faith;  and  much 
people  was  added  unto  the  i^ord. 
Then  departed  Barnabas  to  Tar- 
sus for  to  seek  Saul;  And  when 
he  had  found  him,  be  brought 
him  unto  Antioch.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  that  a whole  }"car  they 
assembled  themselves  with  the 
Chiircb?  and  taught  much  peo- 
ple; and  the  disciples  were  called 
Christians  flrsl  in  Ajitioch,  And 


SAINT  JOHN  THE  BAPTIST'S  DAY,  115 


in  these  days  came  prophets  from 
Jerusalem  unto  Antioch.  And 
there  stood  up  one  of  them,  nam- 
ed Agxibus,  and  signified  by  the 
Spirit,  that  there  should  be  ^’eat 
dearth  throughout  all  the  world: 
M hidi  came  to  pass  in  the  days 
of  Claudius  Csesar.  Then  the  dis- 
ciples, every  man  according  to 
his  ability,  determined  to  send 
relief  unto  the  brethren  which 
dwelt  in  Judea.  Which  also  they 
<lid,  and  sent  it  to  the  elders  by 
the  hands  of  Barnabas  and  Saul. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  12. 

niHTS  is  my  commandment, 
J-  That  ye  love  one  another,  as 
t have  loved  you.  Greater  love 
hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a man 
lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends. 
Ye  are  my  friends,  if  ye  do  what- 
.soever  1 command  you.  Hence- 
forth I call  you  not  seryants;  for 
the  servant  knoweth  no’t  what  his 
[ord  doeth : but  I have  called  you 
friends;  for  all  things  that  I have 
heard  of  my  Father,  1 have  made 
known  unto  you.  Ye  have  not 
chosen  me,  but  I have  chosen 
jmu,  and  ordained  you,  that  ye 
should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit, 
and  that  your  fruit  should  re- 
main: that  whatsoever  ye  shall 
ask  of  the  F ather  in  my  name,  he 
may  give  it  you. 


Saint  John  Baptist's  Day. 

The  Collect. 

\ LMIGHTY  God,  by  whose 
providence  thy  servant  John 
Baptist  was  wonderfully  born, 
and  sent  to  prepare  the  way  of 
thy  Son  our  Saviour,  by  preach- 
ing repentance;  make  us  so  to 
follow  his  doctrine  and  holy  life, 
that  we  may  truly  repent  accord- 
ing to  his  preaching;  and  after  his 
example  constantly  speak  the 
truth,  boldly  I’ebiiKe  vice,  and 
patiently  suffer  for  the  truth’s 
sake,  through  Jegus  Christ  our 
Lcfi:d»  Jimen, 


For  the  Epistle.  Isa,  xl.  1. 

COMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye  my 
people,  saith  your  God.  Speak 
ye  corntortably  to  Jerusalem,  and 
cry  unto  her,  that  her  warfare  is 
accomplished,  that  her  iniquity  is 
pardoned:  for  she  hath  received 
of  the  Lord’s  hand  double  for  all 
her  sins.  The  voice  of  him  that  cri- 
etii  in  the  wilderness,  Prepare  ye 
the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight 
in  the  desert  a high  way  for  our 
God.  Every  valley  shall  be  exalt- 
ed, and  every  mountain  and  hill 
shall  be  made  low : and  the  crooked 
shall  be  made  straight,  and  the 
rough  places  plain.  And  the  glo- 
ry of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed, 
and  all  flesh  shall  see  it  together; 
for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  it.  The  voice  said,  Cry. 
And  he  said.  What  shall  I cry? 
All  flesh  is  gr«ass,  and  all  the  good- 
liness thereof  is  as  the  flower  of 
the  field.  The  grass  with ereth, 
the  flower  fadeth,  because  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon 
it : surely  the  people  is  grass.  The 
grass  with  ereth , th  e fl  o wer  fa  d eth ; 
butthe  w ord  of  our  God  shall  stand 
for  ever.  O Zion,  that  brihgest 
good  tidings,  get  thee  up  intb  the 
high  mountain:  0 Jerusalem, that 
bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy 
voice  witli  strength ; lift  it  up,  be 
not  afraid;  say  unto  the  cities  of 
Judah,  Behold  your  God ! Be- 
hold, the  Loi’d  God  will  come  with 
strong  hand,  and  his  arm  shall 
rule  lor  him  : behold  his  rew^ard 
is  with  him,  and  his  work  before 
him.  He  shall  feed  his  flock  like 
a shepherd;  he  shall  gather  the 
lambs  with  his  arm,  and  cany 
them  in  his  bosom,  and  shall  gent- 
ly lead  those.that  are  wo'th  young. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  i.  57. 

ELISABETH’S  full  time  came 
that  she  should  be  delivered; 
and  she  brought  fortli  a son.  And 
her  neighbours  and  her  cousins 
heard  how  the  Lord  had  showed 
great  mercy  upon  her;  and  they 
rejoieed  with  her.  And  it  came  to 


116  SAINT  PETER’S  DAY. 


pass,  that  on  the  eighth  day  they 
eame  to  circumcise  me  child;  and 
they  called  him  Zacliarias,  after 
tire  name  of  his  father.  And  his 
mother  answered  and  said,  Not 
so;  but  he  shall  be  called  John. 
And  they  said  unto  her,  There  is 
none  of  thy  kindred  that  is  called 
by  this  name.  Andthey  made  signs 
to  his  father,  how  he  would  have 
him  called.  And  he  asked  for  a 
writing  table,  and  wrote,  saying, 
His  name  is  John.  And  they  mar- 
velled all.  And  his  mouth  was 
opened  immediately,  and  his 
tongue  loosed,  and  he  spake,  and 
praised  God.  And  fear  came  on 
all  that  dwelt  round  about  them : 
and  all  these  savings  were  noised 
abroad  throughout  all  the  hill 
country  of  Judea.  And  all  they 
that  had  heard  them,  laid  them 
up  in  their  hearts,  saying.  What 
manner  of  child  shall  this  be.? 
And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was 
with  him.  And  his  father  Zach- 
arias  was  filled  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and*  prophesied,  saying. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Isra- 
el; for  he  hath  visited  and  re- 
deemed his  people,  and  hath  rais- 
ed up  an  horn  of  salvation  for  us, 
in  the  house  of  his  servant  David ; 
as  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his 
holy  prophets,  which  have  been 
since  the  world  began;  that  we 
should  be  saved  from  our  ene- 
mies, and  from  the  hand  of  all  that 
hate  us:  To  perform  the  mercy 
promised  to  our  fathers,  and  to 
remember  his  holy  covenant : the 
oath  which  he  svvare  to  our  fa- 
ther Abraham,  that  he  would 
grant  unto  us,  that  we,l)eing  de- 
livered out  of  the  hands  of  our 
enemies,  might  ser.ve  him  with- 
out fear,  in  holiness  and  righte- 
ousness before  him,  all  the  days 
of  our  life.  And  thou,  child,  shalt 
be  called  the  prophet  of  the  High- 
est: for  thou  shalt  go  before  the 
face  of  the  Lord,  to  prepare  his 
ways ; to  give  knowledge  of  salva- 
L‘on  unto  his  people  by  the  remis- 


sion of  their  sins,  through  the  ten- 
der mercy  of  our  God;  whereby 
the  Day-spring  from  on  high  hath 
visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them 
that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our  feet 
into  the  way  of  peace.  And  tim 
child  grew',  and  waxed  strong  in 
spirit;  and  was  in  the  deserts  till 
the  day  of  his  showing  unto  Israel. 


Saint  Peter's  Day. 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who,  by 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  didst 
give  to  tliy  Apostle  Saijit  Peter 
many  excellent  gifts,  and  com- 
mandedst  him  earnestly  to  feed 
thy  fiock;  make,  we  beseech  thee, 
all  Bishops  and  Pastors  diligent- 
ly to  preach  thy  holy  Word^  and 
the  people  obediently  to  follow 
the  same,  that  they  may  receive 
the  crown  of  everlasting  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xii.  1. 

About  that  time,  Herod  the 
king  stretched  forth  his  hands 
to  vex  certain  of  the  Church.  And 
he  killed  James  the  brother  of 
John  with  the  sword.  And  be- 
cause he  saw  it  pleased  the  Jews, 
he  proceeded  further  to  take  Pe- 
ter also.  (Then  were  the  days  of 
unleavened  bread.)  And  when 
he  had  apprehended  him,  he  put 
him  in  prison,  and  delivered  him 
to  four  quaternions  of  soldiers,  to 
keep  him;  intending  after  Eas- 
ter to  bring  him  forth  to  the  peo- 
ple. Peter  tlierefore  was  kept 
in  prison ; but  prayer  was  made 
without  ceasing  of  the  Church  un- 
to Godfor  him.  And  when  Herod 
would  have  brought  him  forth, 
the  same  night  Peter  was  sleep- 
ing between  two  soldiers,  bound 
with  two  chains;  and  the  keepers 
before  the  door  kept  the  j)rison. 
And  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord 
came  upon  hi iii,  and  a light  shined 
in  the  prison : and  he  smote  Peter 
on  the  side;  and  raised  him  up. 


117 


SAINT  JAMES  THE  ^POSTLE. 


saying,  Arise  up  quiekly.  , And 
his  chains  fell  nlf  fi'om  his  hands. 
And  the  angel  said  unto  him,  Gird 
I thyself,  and  bind  on  thy  sandals: 
and  so  he  did.  And  lie  saith  un- 
to him.  Cast  tliy  garment  about 
Oiee,  and  follow  me.  And  he 
went  out,  and  followed  him  ; and 
wist  not  that  it  was  true  which 
was  done  by  the  angel;  but 
thought  he  saw  a vision.  When 
they  were  past  the  first  and  the 
second  ^^'a^d,  they  came  unto  the 
iron  gate  that  leadeth  unto  the 
city,  which  opened  to  them  of  its 
oubi  accord:  and  they  went  out, 
and  passed  cm  through  one  street, 
and  forth v.  ith  the  pngel  departed 
from  him.  And  when  Peter  was 
come  to  himself,  he  said,  Now  I 
know  of  a surety  that  the  Lord 
hath  sent  his  angel,  and  hath  deli- 
vered me  out  of  the  hand  of  Her- 
od, and  from  all  the  expectation 
of  the  people  of  the  Jews. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xvi.  13. 

WHEN  Jesus  came  into  the 
coasts  of  Caesarea  Philippi, 
he  asked  his  disciples,  saying. 
Whom  do  men  say  that  I,  the  Son 
of  man,  am  ^ And  they  said.  Some 
say  that  thou  art  John  the  Baptist; 
some,  Elias;  and  others,  Jeremi- 
as,  or  one  of  tlie  prophets.  He 
i SHith  unto  them,  But  horn  say  ye 
that  I arn.^  And  Simon  Peter  an- 
I swered  and  said.  Thou  art  Christ, 
the  Son  of  the  living  God.  And 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
Blessed  art  thou,  Simon  Barjona: 
for  flesh  and  blood  hath  not  re- 
vealed it  unto  thee,  but  my  Fath- 
er which  is  in  heaven . And  I say 
also  unto  thee,  that  thou  art  Pe- 
ter, and  upon  this  rock  I willbuild 
rny  Church;  and  the  gates  of  hell 
shall  not  prevail  against  it.  And 
1 will  give  ii)do  thee  the  keys  of 
the  kingdom  of  heaven : and 
whatsoever  thou  slialt  bind  on 
earth, shall  be  bound  in  heaven; 
and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose 
on  earth,  shall  be  loosed  in 
heaven. 


Saint  Jaines  the  Apostle, 

The  Collect, 

Grant,  O merciful  God,  that 
as  thine  holy  Apostle  Saint 
James,  leaving  his  father  and  all 
that  he  had,  without  delay  -was 
obedient  unto  the  calling  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  tollow^eS 
him ; so  w e,  forsaking  all  worldly 
and  carnal  atfections,  may  Ife 
evermore  ready  to  follow  thy  ho- 
ly commandments,  through  Tfesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  tlm  F^nstle.  Acts  xi.  27,  and 
part  of  Chapter  xii. 

IN  those  days  came  prophets 
from  Jerusalem  unto  Antioch. 
And  there  stood  up  one  of  them 
named  Agabus,  and  signified  by 
the  Spirit,  that  there  should  be 
great  dearth  throughout  all  the 
w^orld : which  came  to  pass  in  the 
days  of  Claudiu's  Caesar.  Then  the 
disciples,  every  man  according 
to  his  ability,  determined  to  send 
relief  unto"  the  brethren  W'^hich 
dwelt  in  Judea.  Which  also  they 
did,  and  sent  it  to  the  elders  by 
the  hands  of  Barnabas  and  Saul 
Now  about  that  time,  Herod  the 
king  stretched  forth  his  hands  to 
vex  certain  of  the  Church.  And  he 
killed  James  the  brother  of  John 
with  the  sword.  And  because  he 
saw  it  pleased  the  Jew^s,  he  pro- 
ceeded further  to  take  Peter  also. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xx.  20. 

Then  came  to  him  the  mo- 
ther of  Zebedee’s  children, 
with  her  sons,  worshipping  him, 
and  desiring  a certain  thing  of  him. 
And  he  said  unto  her.  What  w ilt 
thou.^  She  saith  unto  him,  Grant 
that  these  my  tw^o  sons  may  sit, 
the  one  on  thy  right  hand,  and 
the  other  on  the  left,  in  thy  kiiig- 
dom.  But  Jesus  answ^ered  and 
said,  Ye  know^  not  what  ye  ask. 
Are  ye  able  to  drink  of  the  cup 
that  f shall  drink  of,  and  to  be 
baptized  with  the  baptism  that  I 
am  baptized  wuth  ^ They  say  unto 
him.  We  are  able.  Aifd  he  saith 
unto  them,  Ye  shall  drink  indeed 


SAINT  MATTHEW  THE  APOSTLE. 


IIS 

of  my  cup,  and  be  baptized  with 
the  baptism  that  I am  baptized 
with ; but  to  sit  on  my  right  hand, 
and  on  my  left,  is  not  mine  to 
give ; but  it  shall  be  given  to  them 
for  whom  it  is  prepared  of  my 
Father.  And  when  the  ten  heard 
it,  they  were  moved  with  indig- 
nation against  the  two  brethren. 
But  Jesus  called  them  unto  him, 
and  said,  Ye  know  that  the 
princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise 
dominion  over  them,  and  they 
tiiat  are  great  exercise  authority 
upon  them.  But  it  shall  not  be 
so  among  you;  but  whosoever 
will  be  great  among  you,  let  him 
be  your  minister;  ana  whosoever 
will  be  chief  among  you,  let  him 
be  your  servant:  Even  as  the  Son 
of  man  came  not  to  be  minister- 
ed unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to 
give  his  life  a ransom  for  many. 

Saint  Bartholomew  the  Apostle. 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who  didst  give  to  thine 
Apostle  Bartholomew  grace  truly 
to  believe  and  to  preach  thy  word ; 
grant,  we  beseech  thee,  unto  thv 
Church,  to  love  that  word  which 
he  believed;  and  both  to  preach 
and  receive  the  same,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.  Acts  v.  12. 

By  the  hands  of.  the  Apostles 
were  many  signs  and  won- 
ders wrought  among  the  people, 
(and  they  were  all  with  one  ac- 
cord in  Solomon’s  porch.  And 
of  the  rest  durst  no  man  join  him- 
self to  them ; but  the  people  mag- 
nified them.  And  believers  were 
the  more  added  to  the  Lord, 
multitudes  both  of  men  and  wo- 
men) insomuch  that  they  brought 
forth  the  sick  into  the  streets,  and 
laid  them  on  beds  and  couches, 
that  at  least  the  shadow  of  Pe- 
ter passing  by  might  oversha- 
dow some  of  them.  There  came 
also  a multitude  out  of  the  cities 
round  about  unto  Jerusalem. 


bringing  sick  folks,  and  them, 
which  were  vexed  with  unclean 
spirits;  and  they  were  healed 
every  one. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxii.  24^ 

And  there  was  also  a strife 
among  them,  which  of  them 
should  be  accounted  the  greatest. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  The  kings 
of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship 
over  them;  and  they  that  exer- 
cise authority  upon  them  are 
called  benefactors.  But  ye  shall 
not  be  so : but  he  that  is  greatest 
among  you,  let  him  be  as  the 
younger;  and  he  that  is  chief,  as 
he  that  doth  serve.  F or  whether 
is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meal, 
or  he  that  serveth.^  is  not  he  that 
sitteth  at  meat.?  but  I am  among 
you  as  he  that  serveth.  Y^e  are 
they  which  have  continued  with 
me  in  my  temptations.  And  I ap- 
point unto  you  a kingdom,  as  my 
Father  hath  appointed  unto  me  y 
that  ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my 
table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on 
thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes 

of  Israel. - 

Saint  Matthew  the  Apostle. 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by 
thy  blessed  Son  didst  call 
Matthew  from  the  receipt  cus- 
tom, to  be  an  Apostle  and  Evan- 
gelist; grant  us  grace  to  foivahe 
all  covetous  desires,  and  inoidi- 
nate  love  of  riches ; and  to  follow 
the  same  thy  Son  .Jesus  Christ, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  <?ne 
God,  world  ^yithout  end.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  2 Cor.  iv.  1 . 

Therefore,  seeing  we  have 
this  ministry,  as  we  have  re- 
ceived mercy,  we  faint  not;  but 
have renounced  the  hidden  things 
of  dishonesty,  not  walking  in  craf- 
tiness, nor  h.andling  the  "Word 
of  God  deceitfully,  but  by  mani- 
festation of  the  truth,  commend- 
ing ourselves  to  every  man’s  con- 
science in  the  sight  of  God.  But 
if  Qiir  gospel  be  hid,  it  is  hid  t<> 


SAINT  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 


them  that  are  lost  ; In  whom  the 
God  of  this  world  hath  blinded 
the  minds  of  them  which  believe 
not,  lest  the  light  of  the  glorious 
Gospel  of  Christ,  who  is  the  im- 
age of  God,  should  shine  unto 
them.  For  we  preach  not  our- 
selves, but  Christ  .lesus  the  Lord ; 
and  ourselves  your  servants  tor 
Jesus’ sake.  ForGod,who  com- 
manded the  light  to  shine  out  ot 
darkness,  hath  shined  in  our 
hearts,  to  give  the  light  m 1“^ 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God, 
in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Tfe  Gospd.  St.  Matt.  IX.  9. 

And  as  Jesus  passed  forth  Irom 
thence,  he  saw  a man  named 
Matthew  sitting  at  the  receipt  of 
custom:  and  he  saith  unto  him, 
J'ollow  me.  And  he  arose,  and 
followed  him.  And  it  came  to 
pass,  as  Jesus  sat  at  meat  in  the 
house,  behold  many  publicans 
and  sinners  came  and  sat  down 
with  him  and  his  disciples.  And 
when  the  Pharisees  saw  it,  they 
said  unto  his  disciples,  hy  eat- 
eth  your  Master  with  publicans 
and  sinners?  But  when  Jesus 
heard  that,  he  said  unto  them. 
They  that  be  whole,  need  not  a 
physician,  but  they  that  are  sick. 
But  go  ye  and  learn  what  that 
meaneth,  I will  have  mercy,  and 
not  sacrifice ; for  I am  not  come 
to  call  the  righteous,  but  sinners 
to  repentance. 

Sahit  MicJmel  and  all  Angds. 

The  Collect. 

O EVERLASTING  God,  who 
hast  ordained  and  constitu- 
ted the  services  of  Angels  and 
men  in  a wonderful  order;  mer- 
cifully grant,  that  as  thy  holy 
Angels  always  do  thee  service  in 
heaven ; so,  by  thy  appointment^ 
they  may  succour  and  defend  m 
on  earth,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Ixird.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  xii.  7. 

There  was  war  in  heaven; 
Michael  and  his  Angels 


119 

fought  against  the  dragon;  and 
the  dragon  fought  and  his  angels, 
and  prevailed  not;  neither  was 
their  place  found  any  more  in 
heaven.  And  the  great  dragon 
was  cast  out,  that  old  serpent, 
called  the  devil  and  satan,  which 
deceiveth  the  whole  world;  he 
was  cast  out  into  the  earth,  and 
his  angels  were  cast  out  with 
him.  And  I heard  a loud  voice 
saying  in  heaven.  Now  is  come 
salvation  and  strength,  and  the 
kingdom  of  our  God,  and  the 
power  of  his  Christ:  for  the  ac- 
cuser of  our  brethren  is  cast 
down,  which  accused  them  be- 
fore our  God  day  and  night.  And 
they  overcame  nim  by  the  blood 
of  the  Lamb,  and  by  the  word  of 
their  testimony ; and  they  loved 
not  their  lives  unto  the  death. 
Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens, 
and  ye  that  dwell  in  them.  Woe 
to  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth 
and  of  the  sea:  for  the  devil  is 
come  down  unto  you,  having 
great  wrath,  because  he  knoweth 
that  he  hath  but  a short  time. 

The  .Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xviii.  1. 

At  the  same  time  came  the 
disciples  unto  Jesus,  saying, 
Who  is  the  greatest  in  the  king- 
dom of  heaven  ? And  Jesus  called 
a little  child  unto  him,  and  set 
him  in  the  midst  of  them,  and 
said,  Verily  I say  unto  you.  Ex- 
cept ye  be  converted,  and  be- 
come as  little  children,  ye  shall 
not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  Whosoever  therefore 
shall  humble  himself  as  this  little 
child,  the  same  is  greatest  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  And  whoso 
shatl  receive  one  such  little  child 
in  my  name,  receiveth  me.  But 
whoso  shall  offend  one  of  these 
little  ones  which  believe  in  me, 
it  were  better  for. him  that  a mill- 
stone were  hanged  about  his 
neck,  and  that  he  were  drowned 
in  the  depth  of  the  sea.  Woe 
unto  the  w’orld  because  of  of- 
fences ’.  for  it  must  needs  l>e  that 


12a  SAINT  SIMON  AND  SAINT  JUDE,  APOSTLES, 
offences  come:  but  woe  to  that  Take  Mark  and  bring  him  with 
man  by  whom  the  offence  com-  j thee  : for  he  is  profitable  to  me 
eth.  Wherefore,  if  thy  hand  or  | for  the  ministry.  And  Tychicus 
Ihy  foot  offend  thee,  cut  them! have  I sent  to'  Ephesus.  The 
off,  and  cast  them  from  thee:  it  i cloak  that  I left  at  Troas  with 
is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  | Carpus,  when  thou  comest,  bring 


halt  or  maimed,  rather  than  hav- 
ing two  hands  or  two  feet,  to  be 
cast  into  everlasting  fire.  And  if 
thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it 
out,  and  cast  it  from  thee:  it  is 
better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life 
with  one  eye,  rather  than  having 
two  eyes,  to  be  cast  into  hell  fire. 
Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not 
one  of  these  little  ones : for  I say 
unto  yoii.  That  in  heaven  their 
angels  do  always  behold  the  face 
of  my  Father  \vhich  is  in  heaven. 


Smnt  Luke  the  Evangelist. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  who  caiiedst 
Luke  the  Physician,  whose 
praise  is  in  the  Gospel,  to  be  an 
Evangelist  and  Physician  of  the 
soul;  may  it  please  thee,  that  by 
the  wholesome  medicines  of  the 
doctrine  delivered  by  him,  all  the 
diseases  of  our  souls  may  be 
healed,  through  the  raerifs  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  2 Tim.  iv.  5. 

WATCH  thou  in  all  things, 
endure  afflictions,  do  the 
work  of  an  Evangelist,  make  full 
proof  of  thy  ministry.  F or  I am 
now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the 
time  of  my  departure  is  at  hand. 
I have  fought  a good  fight,  I have 
finished  my  course,  I have  kept 
the  faith.  Henceforth  there  is 
laid  up  for  me  a crown  of  righte- 
ousness, which  the  Lord  the 
righteous  Judge  shall  give  me  at 
that  day:  and  not  to  me  only, 
but  unto  all  them  also  that  love 
his  appearing.  Do  thy  diligence 
to  come  shortly  unto  me:  For 
Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having 
loved  this  present  world,  and 
is  departed  unto  Thessalonica ; 
Crescens  to  Galatia,  Titus  unto 
Dalmatia.  Only  Luke  is  with  me. 


with  thee,  and  the  books,  but  es- 
pecially the  parchments.  Alex- 
ander the  coppersmith  did-  me 
much  evil : the  Lord  reward  him 
according  to  his  works.  Of  whom 
be  thou  ware  also,  for  he  hath 
greatly  withstood  our  words. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  x.  1. 

The  Lord  appointed  other  se- 
venty also,  and  sent  them 
two  and  two  before  his  face  into 
ever}^  city  and  place,  whither  he 
himself  v/ould  come.  Therefore 
said  he  unto  them.  The  harvest 
truly  is  great,  but  the  labourers 
are  few:  pray  ye  therefore  the 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  would 
send  forth  labourers  into  his  har- 
vest. Go  your  ways;  behold,  I 
send  you  forth  as  lambs  among 
wolves.  Carry  neither  purse,  nor 
scrip,  nor  shoes;  and  salute  no 
man  by  the  way.  And  into  what- 
soever house  Ve  enter,  first  ^ay, 
Peace  be  to  this  house.  And  if 
the  son  of  peace  be  there,  your 
peace  shall  rest  upon  it:  if  not,  H 
shall  turn  to  you  again.  And  in 
the  same  house  remain,  eating 
and  drinking  such  things  as  they 
give : for  the  labourer  is  w^orthy 
of  his  hire. 


Saint  Swion  and  Saint  Jude^ 

^ Apostles. 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
built  thy  Church  upon  the 
foundation  of  the  Apostles  and 
Prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  be- 
ing the  head  corner-stone;  grant 
us  so  to  be  joined  together  in  uni 
ty  of  spirit  by  their  doctrine,  that 
we. may  be  made  aw  holy  temple 
acceptable  unto  thee,  through  Je* 
sus  Christ  our  Loid.  Amen, 


ALL  SAINTS’  DAY.  121 


The  EptsUe.  "St.  Jude  1. 

JUDE,  the  servant  of  Jesus 
Christ,  and  brother  of  James, 
to  them  that  are  sanctified  by 
God  the  Father,  and  preserved  in 
Jesus  Christ,  and  called : Mercy 
unto  you,  and  peace  and  love  be 
multiplied.  Beloved,  when  I 
gave*  all  diligence  to  write  unto 
you  of  the  common  salvation,  it 
was  needful  for  me  to  write  un- 
to you,  and  exhort  you,  that  ye 
should  earnestly  contend  for  the 
faith  which  was  once  delivered 
unto  the  saints.  For  there  are 
certain  men  crept  in  unawares, 
who  were  Before  of  old  ordained 
to  this  cojidemnation;  ungodly 
men,  turning  the  grace  oT  our 
God  into  lasciviousness,  and  deny- 
ing the  only  Lord  God,  and  our 
Lord  .lesus  Christ.  I will  there- 
fore put  you  in  remembrance, 
tiiough  ye  once  knew  this,  how 
that  the  i.ord  liaving  saved  the 
people  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
afterward  destroyed  them  that 
believed  not.  And  the  angels 
which  kept  not  their  first  estate, 
but  left  their  own  habitation, 
be  hath  reseiwed  in  everlasting 
'ciiaius  under  darkness,  unto  the 
judgment  of  tlie  great  day.  E- 
ven  as  Sodom  and  Gomorrha, 
and  the  cities  about  them,  in  like 
manner  giving  themselves  over 
to  fornication,  and  going  after 
strange  flesh,  are  set  lorth  for  an 
example,  sutferingtho  vengeance 
of  eternal  fire.  Likewisi^  also 
these  filthy  dreamers  defile  the 
flesh,  despise  dominion,  and 
speak  evil  of  dignities. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  17. 
n^HESE  things  I command  you, 
A that  ve  love  one  another.  If 
the  world  hate  you,  ye  know  that 
it  hated  me  before  it  hated  you. 
If  ye  were  of  the  world,  the  world 
would  love  his  own : but  because 
e are  not  of  the  world,  but  I 
ave  chosen  you  out  of  the  world, 
therefore  the  world  hateth  you. 
Remember  the  word  that  I said 


unto  you.  The  servant  is  not 
greater  than  his  lord ; if  they  have 
persecuted  me,  they  will  also 
persecute  you  ; if  they  have  kept 
my  saying,  they  will  keep  yours 
also.  But  all  these  things  willthey 
do  unto  you  for  my  name’s  sake, 
because  they  know  not  him  that 
sent  me.  If  I had  not  come  and 
spoken  unto  them,  they  had  not 
had  sin : but  now  they  have  no 
cloak  for  their  sin.  He  that  hateth 
me,  hateth  my  Father  also.  If  I 
had  not  done  among  them  the 
works  wiiich  none  other  man 
did,  they  had  not  had  sin  : but 
now  have  they  both  seen  and 
hated  botli  me  and  my  Father 
But  this  cometh  to  pass,  that  the 
word  might  be  fulfilled  that  is 
written  in  their  law,  They  hated 
me  without  a cause.  But  when 
the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I 
will  send  unto  you  from  the  Fa- 
ther, even  the  Spirit  of  truth, 
which  proceedeth  from  the  Fa- 
ther, he  shall  testify  of  me.  And 
ye  also  shall  bear  witness,  be- 
cause ye  have  been  with  me 
from  the  beginning. 


All  Saints’  Day, 

The  Collect. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  wlio  hast 
knit  together  thine  elect  in 
one  communion  and  fellowship, 
in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  Son 
Christ  our  Lord;  grant  us  grace 
so  to  follow  thy  blessed  Saints  in 
all  virtuous  and  godly  l^ng,  that 
we  may  come  to  those  unspeaka- 
ble joys,  which  thou  hast  prepar- 
ed for  ■ those  who  unfeignedly 
love  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  xii*  2. 

And  I saw  another  angel  as- 
cending from  the  east,  hav- 
ing the  seal  of  the  living  God; 
and  he  cried  with  a loud  voice  to 
the  four  angels,  to  whom  it  was 
given  to  hurt  the  earth  and  the 
sea,  saying,  Hurt  not  the  earth, 
neither  the  soa,  nor  the  trees  till 


THE  COMMUNION. 


122 

we  have  sealed  the  seivants  of 
our  God  in  their  foreheads,  xind 
Ihe'ardthe  number  of  them  which 
were  sealed ; and  there  were 
sealed  an  hundred  and  forty  and 
four  thousand,  of  all  the  tribes  of 
the  children  of  Israel. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Judah  were  seal- 
ed twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Reuben  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Gad  were  seal- 
ed twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Aser  were  seal- 
ed twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Nephthalim 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Manasses  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Simeon  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Levi  were  seal- 
ed twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Issachm*  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Zabulon  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Joseph  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

After  this  I beheld,  and  lo,  a 
great  multitude,  which  no  man 
could  number,  of  all  nations,  and 
kindreds,  and  people, and  tongiaes, 
stood  before  the  throne,  and  be- 
fore the  Lamb,  clothed  with 
white  robes,  and  palms  in  their 
hands ; and  cried  with  a loud 
voice,  saying,  Salvation  to  our 
God,  which  sitteth  upon  the 
throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb.  And 


all  the  angels  stood  round  about 
the  throne,  and  about  the  elders, 
and  the  four  beasts,  and  fell  be- 
fore the  throne  on  their  faces, 
and  worshipped  God,  saying. 
Amen  : Blessing,  and  ^lory,  and 
wisdom,  and  thanksgiving,  and 
honour,  and  power,  and  might, 
be  unto  our  God  for  ever  and 
ever.  Aimn. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  v.  1. 

JESUS  seeing  the  multitudes, 
went  up  into  a mountain ; and 
when  he  was  set,  his  disciples 
came  unto  him.  And  he  opened 
his  mouth,  and  taught  them,  say- 
ing, Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spi- 
rit: for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  Blessed  are  they  that 
mourn : for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted. Blessed  are  the  meek:  for 
they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Blessed  are  they  which  do  hun- 
ger and  thirst  after  righteousness: 
for  they  shall  be  filled.  Blessed 
are'  the  merciful:  for  they  shall 
obtain  mercy.  Blessed  are  the 
pure  in  heart:  for  they  shall  see 
God.  Blessed  are  the  peace-ma- 
kers : for  they  shall  be  called  the 
children  of  God.  Blessed  are  they 
which  are  persecuted  for  righte- 
ousness’ sake:  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  Blessed  are 
ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you, 
and  persecute  you,  and  shall  say 
all  manner  of  evil  against  you 
falsely  for  my  sake.  Rejoice  and 
be  exceeding  glad:  for  great  is 
your  reward  in  heaven:  for  so 
persecuted  they  the  prophets 
which  were  before  you. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 

Administration  of  the  Lord’s  Supper, 

Or,  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

IT  If  among  inose  who  come  to  be  partakers  of  the  Holy  Communion,  the  Minister 
shall  know  any  to  be  an  open  anti  notorious  evil  liver,  or  to  have  done  any  A\Tong 
to  his  neigitbours  by  word  or  deed,  so  that  the  Congregation  be  thereby  offend- 
ed ; he  shall  advertise  him,  that  he  presume  not  to  come  to  the  Lortl’s  Table, 
untd  )>e  have  openly  declared  himst'if  to  have  truly  repented  and  ainejided  his 


THE  COMMUNION.  123 

former  evil  life,  that  the  Congregation  may  thereby  be  satisfied;  and  tliat  he 
hath  recompensed  the  parties  to  whom  he  hath  done  wrong;  or  at  least  declare 
himself  to  be  in  full  purpose  so  to  do,  as  soon  as  he  conveniently  may. 

TT  The  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  with  those,  betwixt  whom  he  perceiveth 
malice  and  haired  to  reign ; not  sufiering  them  to  be  partakeix  of  the  Lord’s  Ta* 
ble,  until  he  know  them  to  be  reconciled.  And  if  one  of  the  parties,  so  at  vari- 
ance, be  content  to  forgive  from  the  bottom  of  his  heart  all  that  the  other  hath 
trespassed  against  him,  and  to  make  amends  for  that  wherein  he  himself  hath  of- 
fended; and  the  other  party  will  not  be  }>ersuaded  to  a godly  unity,  but  remain 
still  in  his  frowardness  and  malice ; the  Minister  in  that  case  ou^ht  to  admit  the 
penitent  person  to  the  Holy  Communion, and  not  him  that  is  obstinate:  Provided, 
that  every  IMinister  so  repelling  any,  as  is  herein  specified,  shall  be  obliged  to 
give  an  account  of  the  same  to  the  Ordinar)  ,as  soon  as  conveniently  may  be^ 

H The  Table,  at  the  Communion  time,  having  a fair  w hite  linen  cloth  upon  it, 
shall  stand  in  the  body  of  the  Church,  or  In  the  Chancel;  and  the  Minister, 
standing  at  the  north  side  of  the  table,  or  w here  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer 
are  appointed  to  be  Siiid,  shall  say  the  Lord’s  Prayer  and  the  Collect  following, 
the  People  kneeling;  but  the  Lord’s  Prayer  may  be  omitted,  if  Morning  Prayer 
hath  been  said  immediately  before. 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name; 
Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will 
be  "done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven ; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ; And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  iead  us 
not  into  temptation ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil:  For  thine  is  the 
Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the 
Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 
The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  unto  whom 
all  hearts  are  open,  all  de- 
sires known,  and  from  whom  no 
secrets  are  hid;  cleanse  the 
tlioughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  in- 
spiration of  thy  Holy  Spirit;  that 
we  mav  perfectly  love  thee,  and 
worthily  magnify  thy  holy  name, 
through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
TT  Then  shall  the  Minister,  turaing  to  the 
People,  rehearse  di‘>tiuctly  the  Ten 
Commandments;  and  the  People  still 
kneeling,  shall,  after  every  command- 
ment, ask  Cod  mercy  for  their  trans- 
gressions for  the  time  past,  and  grace 
to  keep  the  law  for  the  time  to  come, 
as  followeth. 

Minister. 

God  spake  these  words,  and 
said,  I arn  the  Lord  thy  God  i 
I'll  on  shalt  have  none  other  gods 
but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
ns,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 


Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  make 
to  thyself  any  graven  image,  nor 
the  likeness  ot  any  thing  that  is 
in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth 
beneath,  or  in  the  water  under 
the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow 
dow  n to  them, nor  worship  them : 
For  I the  Lord  thy  Goa  am  a 
jealous  God;  and  visit  the  sins  of 
the  fathers  upon  the  children, 
unto  the  third  and  fourth  genera- 
tion of  them  that  hate  me;  and 
show'^  mercy  unto  thousands  in 
them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my 
commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  incline  our  hearts  tb  keep 
this  law^ 

MinUier.  Thou  shalt  not  take 
the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain : For  the  Lord  will  not  hold 
him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  name 
in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  inciine  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law^ 

Minister.  Remember  that  thou 
keep  holy  the  Sabbath-day.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all 
that  thou  hast  to  do;  but  the  se- 
venth day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the 
Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt 
do  no  manner  of  work;  thou, 
and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter, 
thy  man-servant,  and  thy  maid- 
servant, thy  cattle,  and  the  stran- 
ger til  at  is  within  thy  gates.  F or 


124  Tim  COxMMUNION. 


in  six  days ihe  Lord  made  heaven 
and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh 
day;  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  seventii  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People,  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Honour  thy  father 
and  thy  mother;  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  in  the  land  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  do  no 
murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  com- 
mit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

'Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear 
false  witness  against  thy  neigh- 
bour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet 
thy  neighbour’s  house^thou  shalt 
not  covet  thy  neighbour’s  wife, 
nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor 
his  ox,  nor' his  ass,  nor  any  thing 
that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  write  all  these  thy  laws  in 
our  hearts,  ive  beseech  thee. 

TF  Then  the  Minister  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  saith. 

Thou  slmlt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind:  This  is  the  (irst  and  great 
commandment.  And  the  second 
is  like  unto  it;  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On 


these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

IT  Let  us  pray. 

O ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  ever- 
lasting God,  vouchsafe,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify, 
and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and 
bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws, 
and  in  the  works  of  thy  com- 
mandments, that,  through  thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here 
and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in 
body  and  soul,  through  our  Lord  ' 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen, 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  ’ 
Day:  and  immediately  after  the  Col- 
lect, the  Minister  shall  read  the  Epistle, 
saying,  The  Epistle  [or.  The  portion  of 
Scripture  appointed  for  the  Epistle\ 

is  wntten  in  the  — cfmpter  of , 6e- 

ginning  at  the  — verse.  And  the  Epis- 
tle ended,  he  shall  say,  Here  endeth  the 
Epistle.  Then  shall  "be  read  the  Gos- 
pel (the  pe^le  all  standing  up)  saying, 
The  holy  Gospel  is  vsriUen  in  the  — 
chapter  of  — , beginning  ai  the 
verse. 

TT  Here  the  people  shall  say. 

Glory  be  to  thee,  0 Lord. 

IT  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apostles’  or  Nl- 
cene  Creed:  unless  one  of  them  hath 
been  read  immediately  before,  in  the 
Morning  Service. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  declare  unto 
the  People  what  Holy  days,  or  Fasting 
days,  are  in  the  week  following  to  be 
observed;  and  (if  occasion  be)  shall 
Notice  be  given  of  the  Communion, 
and  of  the  Bans  of  Maliimony,  and 
other  Matters  to  be  xjublished. 
y Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon:  after 
which,  the  Minister,  when  there  is  a 
Communion,  sliall  return  to  the  Lord’s 
Table,  and  begin  the  Offertory,  saying 
one  or  more  of  these  sentences  follow- 
ing, as  he  thinketh  most  convenient. 

J ET  your  light  so  shine  before 
jLj  men,  that  they  may  see  your 
good  works,  and  glorify  your  Fa- 
ther which  is  in  heaven.  St. 
Matt.  V.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  trea- 
sures upon  eartli,  where  moth 
and  rust  doth  cornipt,  and  where 
thieves  break  through  and  steal : 
But  lay  up  for  yourselves  trea- 
sures in  heaven,  where  neither 
moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and 


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where  thieves  do  not,  break  iJodlinpss  is  ^reat  riches,  if  a 
through  nor  steal.  6'.  Mv.it.  vi.  man  be  content  with  that  he  hath* 


19:  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  tliat  men 
should  do  to  you,  even  so  do  to 
them:  for  this  is  the  law  and  the 
prophets.  St.  Matt.  vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto 
me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into 
the  king-dom  of  heaven;  but  he 
that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven . St.  Matt.  vii.  21 . 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said 
unto  the  Lord,  Behold,  Lord,  the 
half  of  mv  goods  I give  to  the 
poor;  and  if  I have  done  any 
wrong-  to  any  man,  I restore  four- 
fold. St.  Lake  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a warfare  at  any 
time  at  his  own  cost.^  Who  planb 
eth  a vineyard,  and  eateth  not  of 
the  fruit  thereof.^  or  who  feedeth 
a flock,  and  eateth  not  of  the 
milk  of  the  flock 1 Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sowti  unto  you  spi- 
ritual things,  is  it  a great  matter 
if  we  shall  reap  your  worldly 
things.^  1 Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who 
minister  about  holy  things,  live 
of  the  sacrifice;  and  they  who 
wait  at  the  altar,  are  partakers 
with  the  altar  ? Even  so  hath  the 
Lord  also  ordained,  thatthey  who 
preach  the  Gospel,  should  live  of 
the  Gospel.  1 Ccn\  ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little, sliall  reap 
little  ; and  he  that  soweth  plente- 
ously,  shall  reap  plenteousiy.  Let 
every  man  do  according  as  he  is 
disposed  in  his  heart,  not  grudg- 
ingly, or  of  necessity ; for  God 
lovetli  a cheerful  giver.  2 Cor. 
ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the 
word,  minister  unto  him  that 
teacheth  in  all  good  things.  Be 
not  deceived,  God  is  not  mock- 
ed : For  whatsoever  a man  sow- 
eth, that  shall  he  reap.  Gal.  vi.6,7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us  do 
good  u\ito  all  men : and  especially 
unto  them  that  are  of  the  house- 
hold of  faith  Gal.  vi.  10. 

L3 


For  we  brought  nothing  into  this 
world,  neither  may  we  can-v  any 
thing  out.  1 Titn.  vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  Avho  are  rich  in 
this  world,  that  thev  be  ready  to 
give,  and  glad  to  distribute;  lay- 
ing up  in  store  for  themselves  a 
good  foundation  against  the  time 
to  come,  that  they  may  attain 
eternal  life.  1 Tim.wi.  17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he 
will  forget  your  works,  and  la- 
bour that  proceedeth  of  love  ; 
which  love  ye  have  showed  for 
his  name’s  sake,  who  have  minis- 
tered unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do 
minister.  Htb.  vi.  10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute, 
forgetnot;  for  vith  such  sacri- 
fices God  is  well  pleased.  Heb. 
xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world’s  good, 
and  seeth  his  brother  have  need, 
and  shutteth  up  hjs  compassion 
from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love 
of  God  in  him.^  1 John  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and 
never  turn  thy  face  from  any  poor 
man ; and  then  the  face  of  the 
Lord  shall  not  be  turned  away 
from  thee.  ToM‘^iv.7.  ! 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If 
thou  hast  much, give  plenteousiy. 
If  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  diligence 
gladly  to  give  of  that  little : for 
so  gatherest  thou  thyself  a good 
reward,  in  the  day  of  ne*cessity. 
Tobit  iv.8, 9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor, 
lendeth  unto  the  Lord : and  look, 
what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be 
paid  him  again.  Frov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  provid- 
eth  for  the  sick  and  needy:  the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  tikne 
of  trouble.  Psa/mxli.  1. 

IT  Whilst  these  Sentences  are  in  reading, 
the  Deacons,  Chui’ch-wardcns,  orother 
fit  persons  appointed  for  that  purpose, 
shall  receive  the  Alms  for  the  Poor,  andi 
other  Devotions  of  the  People,  in  a de- 
, cent  Basiii  to  be  provided  by  the 


126 

rishfor  that  purpose;  and  reverently 
bring  it  to  the  Priest,  who  shall  hum- 
bly present  and  place  it  upon  the  Holy 
Table. 

If  And  the  Priest  shall,  then  place  upon 
the  Table  so  much  Bread  and  Wine,  as 
he  shall  think  sufficient.  After  which 
done,  he  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state 
of  Christ’s  Church  militant. 

\ LMIGHTY  and  everliving 
God,  who,  by  thy  holy  Apos- 
tle, hast  taught  us  to  make  pray- 
ers and  supfuications,  and  to  give 
thanks  for  all  men  : We  humbly 
beseech  thee  most  mercifully 
\^to  accept  our  alms  and  oblations j 
and']  to  receive  these  our  prayers, 
which  we  otFer  unto  thy  divine 
Majesty ; beseeching  thee  to  in- 
spire continually  the  Universal 
Church  with  the  spirit  of  truth, 
unity,  and  concord;  and  grant 
that  all  those  who  do  co-nfessthy 
holy  name  may  agree  in  the  truth 
of  thy  holy  word,  and  live  in  uni- 
ty and  goSly  love.  We  beseech 
thee  also,  so  to  direct  and  dispose 
the  hearts  of  all  Christian  rulers, 
that  they  may  truly  and  impar- 
tially administer  justice,  to  the 
pmiishment  of  wickedness  and 
vice,  and  to  the  maintenance  of 
thy  true  religion  and  virtue.  Give 
grace,  O heavenly  Father,  to  all 
Bishops  and  other  Ministers;  that 
they  may,  both  by  their  life  and 
doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and 
lively  Word,  and  rightly  and  duly 
adminis^ter  thy  holy  Sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give^  thy 
heavenly  grace ; and  especially 
to  this  congregation  here  present; 
that  with  meek  heart,  and  due  re- 
verence, they  may  hear,  and  re- 
ceive thy  holy  Word  ; truly  ser- 
ving thee  in  holiness  and  righte- 
ousness all  the  days  6i  their  life. 
And  we  most  humbly  beseech 
thee,  of  thy  goodness,  O Lord,  to 
comfort  and  succour  all  those 


TflE  COMMUNION. 

or  any,  other  adversity.  And  we 
also  bless  thy  holy  name,  for  all 
thy  servants  departed  this  life  in 
thy  faith  and  tear;  beseeching 
thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow 
their  good  examples,  that  with 
them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy 
heavenly  kingdom;  Grant  this, 
O Father,  for  Jesus  Christ’s  sake, 
our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate. 
Mmen. 


D* 


TT  When  the  Minister  giveth  warning  for 
the  Celebration  of  th«  Holy  Commu- 
nion (which  he  shall  always  do  upon 
the  Sunday,  or  some  Holy  day,  imme- 
diately preceding)  he  shall  read  this 
Exhortation  following;  or  so  much 
thereof  as,  in  his  discretion,  he  may 
think  convenient. 

EARLY  beloved,  on day 

next,  I purpose,  through 
God’s  assistance,  to  administer  to 
all  such  as  shall  be  religiously 
and  devoutly  disposed,  the  most 
comfortable  Sacrament  of  the 
Body  and  Blood  of  Christ ; to  be 
by  them  received,  in  remem- 
brance of  his  meritorious  Cross 
and  Passion ; whereby  alone  we 
obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and 
are  made  partakers  of  the  king- 
dom of  Heaven.  Wherefore  it 
is  our  duty  to  render  most  hum- 
ble and  hearty  thanks  to  Almigh- 
ty God,  our  heavenly  Father,  for 
that  he  hath  given  his  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  not  only  to 
die  for  us,  but  also  to  be  our  spi- 
ritual food  and  sustenance  in  that 
holy  SaQrament.  Which  being 
so  divine  and  comfortable  a thing 
to  them  who  receive  it  worthily, 
and  so  dangerous  to  those  who 
will  presume  to  receive  it  unwor- 
thily; my  duty  is  to  exhort  you 
in  the  mean  season,  to  consider 
the  dignity  of  that  holy  Mystery, 
and  the  great  peril  of  the  unwor- 
thy receiving  thereof;  and  so  to 
search  and  examine  your  own 
consciences  (and  that  not  lightly, 
and  afier  the  manner  of  dissem- 
blers with  God;  but  so)  that  ye 


who,  in  this  transitory  life,  are  in 
trouble,  sorrows  need,  sickness, 

* If  there  be  no  alms  or  oblations  fhen  shall  the  words  (to  accept  our  alms  and  obla* 
tions,  and)  be  left  unsuidf 


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127 


mar  come  holy  and  clean  to 
tucli  a heavenly  Yeast,  in  themar- 
riaere-g^arment  required  by  God 
in  holy  scripture  ; and  be  i*eceiv- 
ed  as  worthy  partakers  of  that 
holy  Table. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is, 
First,  to  examine  your  lives  and 
conversations  by  the  rule  of  God’s 
commandments ; and  wherein 
soever  ye  shall  perceive  your- 
selves to  have  offended,  either  by 
will,  w^ord,  or  deed,  there  to  be- 
wail your  own  sinfulness,  arid  to 
confess  yourselves  to  Almighty 
God,  with  full  purpose  of  aiaend- 
ment  of  life.  And  if  ye  shall 
perceive  your  offences  to  bo  such 
as  are  not  only  against  Goi  1,  but 
also  against  your  neighlK)urs; 
then  ye  shall  reconcile  yourselves 
unto  them;  being  ready  to  make 
restitution  and  satisfaction,  ac- 
cording to  the  uttermost  of  your 
powers,  for  all  injuries  and 
wrongs  done  by  vou  to  any 
other ; and  being  likewise  readv 
to  forgive  others  who  have  offend- 
ed you,  as  ye  wmuld  have  for- 
giveness of  your  offences  at  God’s 
liand:  For  otherwise  the  receiv- 
ing of  the  Holy  Communion  doth 
nothing  else  but  increase  your 
condemnation.  Therefore, it  any 
of  you  be  a blasphemer  of  God, 
an  hinderer  or  slanderer  of  his 
Word,  an  adulterer,  or  be  in  ma- 
lice orenvy,or  in  any  other  griev- 
ous crime ; repent  ye  of  your  sins, 
or  else  come  not  to  that  hol^Table. 

And  because  it  is  pepuisite  that 
no  man  should  come  to  the  Holy 
Communion,  but  with  a full  trust 
in  God’s  mercy,  and  wdth  a quiet 
conscience ; therefore,  if  tliei-e  l>e 
any  of  you,  who  by  these  means 
cannot  quiet  his  own  conscience 
herein,  butrequireth  further  com- 
fori  or  counsel;  let  him  come  to 
me,  or  to  some  other  Minister  of 
God’s  wmrd,  and  open  his  grief; 
that  he  may  receive  such  Godly 
counsel  and  advice,  as  may  tend 
to  the  quieting  of  his  conscience^ 


and  the  removing  of  all  scruple 
and  doubtfulness. 

Or,  in  case  lie  shall  see  the  People  negli- 
gent to  come  to  the  Holy  Conununion, 
instead  of  the  former,  he  shall  use  this 
J^xhortation. 

De  arly  beloved  brethren,  on 

1 intend,  by  God’s  grace, 

to  celebrate  the  Lord’s  Supper, 
unto  which,  in  God’s  behalf,  1 bid 
you  all  wiio  are  here  present;  and 
beseech  you  for  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ’s  sake,  that  ye  will  not  re- 
fuse to  come  thereto,  being  so 
lovingly  called  and  bidden  by 
God  liimseif.  Ye  know  how 
grievous  and  unkind  a thing  it  is, 
w'hen  a man  hath  prepared  a rich 
feast,  decked  his  table  with  all 
kinds  of  provision,  so  that  there 
lacketli  nothing  but  the  guests  to 
sit  down;  and  yet  they  who  are 
called  ^without  any  cause)  most 
unthanKfully  refuse  to  come 
Which  of  you  in  such  a case 
would  not  be  moved  ? Who  w’^onld 
not  think  a great  injury  and  wrong 
done  unto  him?  Wherefore,  most 
dearly  beloi^ed  in  Christ,  take  ye 
good  heed,  lest  ye,  withdrawing 
yourselves  from  this  holy  Supper, 
provoke  God’s  indignation  against 
you.  It  is  an  easy  matter  for  a 
man  to  say,  I will  not  communi- 
cate, because  I am  otherwise  hin- 
dered w ith  worldly  business.  But 
such  excuses  are  not  so  easily  ac- 
cepted, and  allowed  before  God. 
If  any  man  say  I am  a grievous 
sinner,  and  therefore  am  afraid  to  ^ 
come ; wherefore  then  do  ye  not 
repent  and  amend  ? When  God 
calleth  you,  are  ye  not  ashamed  to 
say,  ve  will  not  come.^  When  ye 
should  return  to  God,  will  ye  ex- 
cuse yourselves,  and  say,  ye  are 
not  ready.?  Consider  earnestly 
with  yourselves, how  little  such 
feigned  excuses  will  avail  before 
God.  Those  who  refused  the  feast 
in  the  Gospel,  because  they  had 
bought  a farm,  or  would  try  theip 
yokes  of  oxen,  or  because  they 
were  married,  were  not  so  excus* 


128  THE  COMMUNION. 


ed,  but  counted  unworthy  of  the 
heavenly  feast.  Wherefore,  ac- 
cording to  mine  oihce,  I bid  you 
in  the  name  of  God,  I call  you  in 
Christ’s  behalf,  I exhort  you,  as 
ye  love  your  own  salvation,  that 
ye  will  be  partakei*s  of  this  Holy 
Communion.  And  as  the  Son  of 
God  did  vouchsafe  to  yield  up  his 
soul  by  death  upon  the  cross,  for 
your  salvation ; so  it  is  ]^our  duty 
to  receive  the  Communion  in  re- 
membrance of  the  sacrifice  of 
his  death,  as  he  himself  hath  com- 
manded : Which  if  ye  shall  ne- 
glect to  do,  consider  with  your- 
selves, how  great  is  your  ingra- 
titude to  God,  and  how  sore  pun- 
ishment hangeth  over  your  heads 
for  the  same,  when  ye  wilfully 
abstivn  from  the  Lord’s  Table; 
and  separate  from  your  brethren 
who  come  to  feed  on  the  ban- 
quet of  that  most  heavenly  food. 
These  things  if  ye  earnestly  con- 
sider, ye  will  by  God’s  grace,  re- 
turn to  a better  mind;  for  the 
obtaining  whereof  we  shall  not 
cease  to  make  our  humble  peti- 
tions unto  Almighty  God,  our 
heavenly  Father. 

IT  At  the  time  of  the  Celebration  of  the 
Communion,  the  Priest  shall  say  this 
Exhortation. 

Dearly  beloved  in  the  Lord, 
ye  who  mind  to  come  to  the 
Holy  Communion  of  the  Body 
and  Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ, 
must  consider  how  St.  Paul  ex- 
horteth  all  persons  diligently  to 
try  and  examine  themselves,  be- 
fore they  presume  to  eat  of  that 
Bread,  and  drink  of  that  Cup. 
For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if  with 
a true  penitent  heart  and  lively 
faith  we  receive  that  holy  Sacra- 
ment; so  is  the  danger  great,  if 
we  receive  the  same  unworthily. 
Judge  therefore  yourselves,  breth^ 
ren,  that  ye  be  not  judged  of  the 
Lord ; repent  ye  truly  for  yoursins 
past;  have  a lively  and  steadfast 
faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour;  a- 
mend  your  lives,  and  be  in  per-, 


feet  charity  with  all  men.  sv 
shall  ye  be  meet  partakers  on 
those  holy  Mysteries.  And  a- 
bove  all  things,ye  must  give  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  God 
the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  for  the  redemption  of  the 
world,  by  the  death  and  passion 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God 
and  man;  who  did  humble  him- 
self, even  to  the  death  upon  the 
cros^,  for  us  miserable  sinners, 
who  lay  in  darkness  and  the  sha- 
dow of  death ; that  he  might  make 
ns  the  children  of  God,  and  exalt 
us  to  everlasting  life.  And  to  the 
end  that  we  should  always  re- 
member the  exceeding  great  love 
of  our  Master  and  only  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying  for  us, 
and  the  innumerable  benefits 
which  by  his  precious  blood-shed- 
ding he  hath  obtained  for  us,  he 
hath  instituted  and  ordained  holy 
Mysteries,  as  pledges  ol  his  love, 
and  for  a continual  remembrance 
of  his  death,  to  our  ^reat  and  end- 
less comfort.  To  him,  therefore, 
with  the  Father,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  let  us  give(as  we  are  most 
bounden)  continual  thanks ; sub- 
mitting ourselves  wholly  to  his 
holy  will  and  pleasure,  and  study 
ing  to  serve  him  in  true  holiness 
and  righteousness,  all  the  days  of 
of  our  life.  Amen. 

TT  Then  shall  the  Priest  say  to  those  who 
come  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion, 

Ye  who  do  truly  and  earnestly 
repent  you  oi  your  sins,  and 
are  in  love  and  charity  with  your 
neighbours,  and  intend  to  lead  a 
new  life, followingthe  command- 
ments of  God,  and  walking  from 
henceforth  in  his  holy  ways; 
draw  near  with  faith, and  take  this 
holv  Sacrament  to  your  comfort ; 
and  make  your  humble  confes- 
sion to  Almighty  God,  devoutly 
kneeling. 

IT  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be 
made,  by  the  Priest  and  all  those  who 
are  minded  to  receive  the  Holy  Com- 
' niunion,  humJAy  kneeling. ' 


THE  COMMUMON.  12^ 


Almighty  God,  Father  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker 
of  all  things,  Judge  of  all  men; 
we  acknowledge:  and  bewail  our 
manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
which  we  from  time  to  time  most 
grievously  have  committed,  by 
thought,  word,  and  deed,  against 
thy  divine  Majesty ; provbking 
most  justly  thy  w rath  and  indig- 
nation against  us.  We  do  earnest- 
ly repent,  and  are  heaitily  sorry 
for  these  our  misdoings;  the  re- 
membrance of  them  is  grievous 
unto  us;  the  burthen  of  them  is 
intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon 
us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most 
merciful  Father;  for  thy  Son  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ’s  sake,  forgive 
us  all  that  is  past;  and  grant,  that 
we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and 
please  thee  in  newness  of  life,  to 
the  honour  and  glory  of  thy 
name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  A/neti. 

tr  Then  shall  the  Priest  (the  Bishop,  if  he 
l>e  jM-esent)  stand  up,  and  turning  to 
the  People,  say, 

LMIGHTY  Godjourheavenly 
Father,  who  of  his  great  mer- 
cy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of 
sins  to  all  those  who  with  hearty 
repentance  and  true  faith  turn 
unto  him,  have  mercy  upon  you ; 
pardon  and  deliver  yoti  from  all 
your  sins;  confirm  and  strengthen 
you  in  all  goodness;  and  bring 
yon  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Jlvien. 

^ Then  sliall  the  Priest  say. 

Hear  what  comfortable  words 
our  Saviour  Christ  saith  unto  all 
who  truly  turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  tra- 
vel and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
I will  refresh  you.  St. Matt.  xi.  28. 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that 
1 he  gave  his  only  begotten  Son, 

; to  the  end  tliat  all  that  believe  in 
I him  should  not  perish,  but  have 
I everlasting  life.  St.  John  iii.  16. 

Heftr  also  what  St.  Paul  saith. 

I This  is  a true  saying,  and  w or- 
” These  words  flloly  Father]  m\ 


thy  of  all  men  to  be  received,  that 
Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world 
to  save  sinners.  1 2’m.  i.  15. 
Hear  also  what  St.John  saith. 
If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Ad- 
vocate with  the  Father,  Jesus 
Christ  the  righteous;  and  he  is 
the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 
1 John  ii.  1,  2. 

IT  After  which  the  Priest  shall  proceed, 
saying. 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.  We  lift  them  up  unto 
the  Lord. 

PHest.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto 
our  Lord  God. 

Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so 
to  do. 

U Then  shall  the  Priest  turn  to  the  Lord^s 
Table,  and  say, 

IT  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our 
bounden  duty,  that  we  should 
at  all  times,  and  in  all  places, 
dve  thanks  unto  thee,  O Lord, 
r Holy  Father,]  Almighty,  ever- 
lasting God. 

IT  Here  shall  follow  the  proper  Preface, 
according  to  the  time,  if  there  be  any 
specially  appointed;  or  else  immedi 
ately  shall  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Priest 
and  People, 

Therefore  with  Angels 

and  Archangels,  and  with  all 
the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud 
and  magnify  thy  glorious  name ; 
evermore  praising  thee,  and  say- 
ing, Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of 
Hosts,  heaven  and  earth  are  full 
of  thy  glory;  Glory  be  to  thee,  O 
Lord  Most  High.  Amen. 

IF  PROPER  PREFACES. 

IT  Upon  Christmas  Day,  and  seven  Day^ 
after. 

Because  thou  didst  give  Je- 
sus Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to 
be  born  as  at  this  time  for  us; 
who,  by  the  operation  of  the  Ho- 
Iv  Ghost,  was  made  very  man,  ot 
the  substance  of  the  Virgin  Mary 
his  Mother;  and  that  without 
spot  of  sin,  to  make  us  clean  from 
all  sin : Tlierefore  with  Angels, 
it  he  omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday* 


130  THE  COMMUNION. 


TT  Upon  Easter  Uay,  and  seven  Days  after. 

But  chiefly  are  we  bound  to 
praise  thee  for  the  glorious 
resurrection  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord:  For  he  is  the 
very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was 
offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken 
away  the  sin  of  the  world ; who 
by  his  death  hath  destroyed  death, 
and,  by  his  rising  to  life  again, 
hath  restored  to  us  everlasting 
life : Therefore  with  Angels, 

trUponAscensionDay,andsevenDaysafter. 

riTHKOUGH  thy  most  dearly 
X beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  who,  after  his  most  glori- 
ous resurrection,  manifestly  ap- 
peared to  all  his  Apostles,  and  in 
their  sight  ascended  up  into  hea- 
ven, to  prepare  a place  for  us; 
that  where  he  is,  thither  we  might 
also  ascend,  and  reign  with  him  in 
glory:  Therefore  with  Angels, 

IT  Upon  Whitsunday,  and  six  Days  after. 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  according  to  whose 
most  true  promise,  the  Holy  Ghost 
came  down  as  at  this  time  from 
heaven,  with  a sudden  great 
sound,  as  it  had  been  a mighty 
wind,  in  the  likeness  of  fiery 
tongues,  lighting  upon  the  Apos- 
tles, to  teach  them,  and  to  lead 
them  to  all  truth;  giving  tliem 
both  the  gift  of  divers  languages, 
and  also  boldness  with  fervent 
zeal,  constantly  to  preach  the 
gospel  unto  all  nations;  whereby 
we  have  been  brought  out  of 
darkness  and  error,  into  the  clear 
light  and  true  knowledge  of  thee, 
and  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ: 
Therefore  with  Aiigels,  Sfc. 

If  Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only,  may 
be  said, 

WHO  art  one  God,  one  Lord; 

not  one  only  person,  but 
three  persons  in  one  substance; 
For  that  which  we  believe  of  the 
glory  of  the  Father,  the  same  we 
believe  of  the  Soi\,  and  of  tho 
Holy  Ghost,  without  any  differ- 
ence or  inequality;  Therefore 
with  Angels,  S^'c. 


IT  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words 
{Holy  .Father]  being  retained  in  the 
introductory  Address. 

J^OR  the  precious  death  and 
- merits  oi  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  and  for  the  sending  to 
us  of  the  Holy  Ghost  the  Com- 
forter; who  are  one  with  thee  in 
thy  eternal  Godhead:  Therefore 
with  Angels, 

TT  Then  shall  the  Priest,  kneeling  down 
at  the  Lord’s  Table,  say,  in  tiie  name 
of  all  those  who  shall  receive  the  Com- 
munion, this  Prayer  following: 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come 
to  this  thy  Table,  O mer- 
ciful Lord,  trusting  in  our  own 
righteougness,  but  in  thy  mani- 
fold and  great  mercies.  We  are 
not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather 
up  the  crumbs  under  thy  Table. 
But  thou  art  the  same  Lord, 
whose  property  is  always  to  have 
mercy:  Grant  us  therefore,  gra- 
cious Lord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of 
thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
to  drink  his  blood,  that  our  sinful 
bodies  may  be  made  clean  by  his 
body,  ana  our  souls  w^ashed 
through  his  most  precious  blood, 
and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell 
in  him, and  he  in  us.  Amen. 

IT  When  the  Priest,  standing  before  the 
Table,  hath  so  ordered  the  Bread  and 
Wine,  that  he  may  with  the  more  rea- 
diness and  decency  break  the  Bread 
before  the  People,  and  take  the  Cup 
into  his  hands;  he  shall  say  the  Prayer 
of  Consecration,  as  followeth; 

All  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty 
God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
for  that  thou,  of  thy  tender  mer- 
cy, didst  give  thine  only  Son  Je- 
sus Christ  to  suffer  death  upon 
the  cross  for  our  redemption ; 
who  made  there  (by  his  one 
oblation  of  himself  orice  offered) 
a full,  perfect,  and  sufficient  sacri- 
fice, oblation,  and  satisfaction, 
for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world ; 
and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy 
gospel  command  us  to  continue 
a perpetual  memory  of  that  his 
precious  death  and  sacrifice  until 
his  coming  again:  for  in  the 


THE  COMMUNIOIV.  131 


(a)  Here  the 
Priest  is  to  take 
the  Paten  into 
his  hands. 

(b)  And  here 
to  , break  the 
Bread. 

(c)  hei'e 
to  lay  his  hands 
'i^on  jail  the 
Bread.; 


(d)  Here  he  is 
to  take  the  Cup 
into  his  hands. 


(e)  And  here 
he  is  to  lay  his 
hand  upon  eve- 
i-y  Vessel^  in 
which  there  is 
any  Wine  to  he 
consecrated. 


night  in  which  he 
was  betrayed  (a) 
he  took  bread; and 
when  he  had  gi- 
ven thanks,  {b)  he 
brake  it,  and  gave 
it  to  his  disciples, 
saying.  Take,  eat, 

(c)  this  is  my  Bo- 
dy, which  is  given 
for  you ; Do  this 
in  remembrance  of 
me.  Likewise,  af- 
ter supper  {d)  he 
took  the  cup  ; and 
when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  gave  it 
to  them,  saying, 
Drinkyealloftliis; 
for  (t)  this  is  my 
Blood,  of  the  Ps-ew 
Testament,  w’liich 
is  shedforyou,and 
for  many,  for  the 
remission  of  sins: 

Do  this  as  oft  as  ye 
shall  drink  it, in  re- 
membrance of  me. 

nil  ■\T7HEREFORE, 
rheOhlatim.  Q 

heavenly  Father,  according  to  the 
institution  of  thy  dearly  beloved 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  w^e, 
thy  humble  servants,  do  celebrate 
and  make  here  before  thy  divine 
Majesty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts, 
w'liicii  we  now  offer  unto  thee, 
the  memorial  thy  Son  hath  com- 
manded us  to  make ; liavingin  re- 
membrance his  blessed  passion 
and  precious  death,  his  mighty 
resurrection  and  glorious  ascen- 
sion; rendering  unto  thee  most 
hearty  thanks, for  the  innumera- 
ble benefits  procured  unto  us  by 
the  same.  And  w^e  most  humbly 

Tie 

citui  r ather,  to  hear 
us ; and,  of  thy  Almighty  good- 
ness, vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanc- 
tify, with  thy  Word  and  Holy  Spi- 
rit, these  thy  gifts  and  creatures 
of  bread  and  wine ; that  we,  re- 
ceiving them  according  to  thy 


Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ’s 
holy  institution,  in  remembrance 
of  his  Death  and  Passion,  may  be 
partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Bo- 
dy and  Blood.  And  we  earnest- 
ly desire  thy  fatherly  goodness, 
mercifully  to  accept  this  oxir  sa- 
crifice of  praise  and  thanksgiv- 
ing; most  hun.'idy  beseeching 
thee  to  grant,  that  by  the  reerits 
and  death  oflhy  Sor:  Jesus  Christ, 
and  through  faith  in  his  Mood, 
w^e,  and  all  thy  whole  Church, 
may  obtain  remivssion  of  our  sins, 
and  all  other  benefits  (d  his  pas- 
sion. And  here  we  offer  and  pre- 
sent unto  thee,  O Lord,  ourselves, 
our  souls,  and  bodies,  to  be  a rea- 
sonable, hol}^,  and  living  sacrifice 
unto  thee ; humbly  beseeching 
thee,  that  we,  aiM  all  others  who 
shall  be  partakers  of  this  holy 
Communion,  may  worthily  re- 
ceive the  most  precious  Body  and 
Blood  of  thv  Son  Jesus  Clirist,  be 
filled  with  tliy  grace  and  heavenly 
l>enediction,  and  made  one  body 
with  him,  that  he  may  dw^ell  in 
them,  and  they  in  him.  And 
though  we  are  unworthy,  through 
our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto 
thee  any  sacrifice;  yet  we  be- 
seech thee  to  accept  this  our  l^oun- 
den  duty  and  service,  not  weigh- 
ing our  merits,  but  pardoning  our 
offences;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord ; by  whom,  and  with 
whom,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  alt  honour  and  glory  be 
unto  thee,  O Father  Almighty, 
Avorld  without  end.  .Bmen. 

TT  Here  shall  be  sung  a Hymn,  or  Part  of 
a Hymn,  from  the  Selection  for  the 
Feasts  and  Fasts,  &c. 

^ Then  shall  the  Priest  first  receive  the 
Communion  in  both  kinds  himself,  and 
proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Bi- 
shops, Priests,  and  Deacons,  in  like 
manner,  (if  any  be  pi'esent)  and,  after 
that,  to  the  People  also  in  order,  into 
their  hfinds,  all  devoutly  kneeling: 
And  when  he  delivereth  the  Brerd,  he 
shall  say, 

The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  was  given  for 
thee,  preserv  e thy  body  and  soul 


132  THE  COMMUNION, 

unto  everlasting  life:  Take  and ! nv  of  all  faithful  people ; and  are 
eat  this  in  remembrance  that;  also  heirs  th/ouah  hope  of  thy 


Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on 
him  in  thy  heart  by  faith,  with 
thanksgiving. 

IT  And  the  Minister  who  delivereth  the 
Cup,  shall  say, 

The  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  was  shed  for 
thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul 
unto  everlasting  life  : Drink  this 
in  remembrance  that  Christ’s 
blood  was  shed  for  thee,  and  be 
thankful. 

?r  If  the  consecrated  Bread  and  Wine  be 
spent  before  all  have  communicated, 
the  Priest  is  to  consecrate  more,  ac- 
cording to  the  Form  before  prescribed; 
beginning  at — All  glory  he  to  tkety  Al- 
mighty God— And  ending  with  these 
words — Partakers  of  his  most  blessed 
Body  and  Blood. 

V When  all  have  communicated,  the 
Minister  shall  return  to  the  Lord’^s  Ta- 
ble, and  reverently  place  upon  it  what 
remaineth  of  the  consecrated^  Ele- 
ments, covering  the  same  with  a fair 
linen  Cloth. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord’s 
Prayer,  the  People  repeating  after  him 
every  petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  name ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come ; Thy  Will  be 
done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ; 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
ngairist  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ; But  deliver  us  from 
evil : For  thine  is  the  Kingdom, 
and  the  Power,  and  the  Glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.  Ameii. 

IT  After  shall  be  said  as  folio weth: 

Almighty  and  everllviiig 
God,  we  most  heartily  thank 
thee,  for  that  thou  dost  vouchsafe 
to  feed  us  who  have  duly  receiv- 
ed these  holy  Mysteries,  with  the 
spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious 
Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  and  dost 


everlasting  kingdom,  by  the  me- 
rits of  the  most  precious  death 
and  passion  of  thy  dear  Son.  And 
we  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  O 
heavenly  Father,  so  to  assist  us 
with  thy  grace,  that  we  may  con- 
tinue in  that  holy  fellowship,  and 
do  all  such  good  works  as  thou 
hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk  in, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
to  wi>om,with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory, 
world  without  end.  Amm. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung,  all  standing, 
Gloria  inexcelsisyor  some  proper  Hymn 
from  the  Selection. 

^"<LORY  be  to  God  on  high, 
VT  and  on  earth  peace,  good- 
will towards  men.  We  praise 
thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  woi-ship 
thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give 
thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory, 
O Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God 
the  Father  Almighty. 

0 Lord,  tlte  only  begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ ; O Lord  God,  Lamb 
of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
receive  our  prayer.  Thoii  that 
sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy ; thou 
only  art  the  I..ord ; thou  only,  O 
Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art 
most  High  in  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father.  Amen. 

Tf  Then  the  Priest  (the  Bishop,  if  he  be 
present)  shall  let  them  depart  with  this 
blessing: 

The  peace  of  God,  which 
passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  m 
the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 


assure  us  thereby  of  thy  favour  1 Lord : And  the  blessing  of  God 
and  goodness  towards  us;  and | Almighty,  the  Father,  tiie  Son, 
tiiat  we  are  very  members  incor-  i and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst 
porate  in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  ; you,  and  remain  with  you 
which  13  tliebless^ed  cornpa-  woys.  Awi'A. 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANIS 


IT  Collects  that  may  be  said  after  the  Col- 
lects of  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer,  or 
Communion,  at  the  discretion  of  the 


Minister. 

Assist  us  mercifully,  O Lord, 
in  these  our  supplications 
and  prayers ; and  dispose  the  way 
of  thy  sei-vants  towards  the  at- 
tainment of  everlasting  salvation ; 
that  among  all  the  changes  and 
chances  of  this  mortal  lue,  they 
may  ever  be  defended  by  thy  most 

fracious  and  ready  help,  through 
esus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee.  Al- 
mighty God,  that  the  words 
which  we  have  heard  this  day 
with  our  outward  ears,  may, 
through  thy  grace,  be  so  grafted 
inwamly  in  our  hearts,  that  they 
may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of 
good  living;  to  the  honour  and 
praise  of  thy  name,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Direct  us,  O Lord,  in  all  our 
doings,  with  thy  most  gra- 
cious favour,  and  further  us  with 
thy  continual  help  ; that  in  all  our 
works  begun,  continued,  and  end- 
ed in  tl  ee,  we  may  glorify  thy  ho- 
ly name;  and  finally?  by  thy 

obtain  everlastinglife,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen.  i 

Almighty  God,  the  fountain  i 
of  all  wisdom,  who  knowest 


133 

our  necessities  before  we  ask, 
and  our  ignorance  in  asking ; we 
beseech  thee  to  have  compassion 
upon  our  inlirmities ; and  those 
things  which  for  our  unworthi- 
ness we  dare  not,  and  for  our 
blindness  we  cannot  ask,  vouch- 
safe to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast 
promised  to  hear  the  peti- 
tions of  those  who  ask  in  thy 
Son’s  name;  we  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  incline  thine  ears 
to  us  who  have  now  made  our 
prayers  and  supplications  unto 
thee ; and  grant, that  those  things 
which  we  have  faithfully  asked 
according  to  thy  will, may  effec- 
tually be  obtained ; to  the  relief 
of  our  necessity,  and  to  the  setting 
forth  of  thy  glory,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


IT  Upon  the  Sundays  and  other  Holy  Day* 
(if  there  be  no  Sermon  or  Communion-, 
shsdl  be  said  all  that  is  appointed  at  the 
Communion,  unto  the  ena  of  the  Goe- 
pel,  concluding  with  the  Blessing.  And 
if  any  of  the  consecrated  Bread  and 
Wine  remain  after  the  Communion,  it 
shall  not  be  carried  out  of  the  Church' 
but  the  Minister  and  other  Commuid ' 
cants  shall,  immediately  after  the  Bfef- 
sing,  reverently  eat  and  drink  the  sam^. 


THE  ministration  OF 

PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS, 

To  be  used  in  the  Church. 

ITThe  people  are  to  be  admonished,  that  it  is  most  convenient  that  Baptism  should  not 
be  administered  but  upon  Sundays  and  other  Holy  Days,  or  Prayer  Days.  Never- 
theless (if  necessity  so  require)  Baptism  may  be  administered  upon  any  other  day 

IT  There  shall  be  for  every  Male  Child  to  he  baptized,  when  they  can  be  had,  two 
Godfathers  and  one  Godmother-,  and  for  every  Female,  one  Godfather  and  two 
Godmothers;  and  Barents  shall  be  admitted  as  Sponsors,  if  it  be  desired. 

JT  Wlien  there  are  Children  to  be  baptized,  the  Parents  or  Sponsors  shall  give  know 
le<ige  thereof,  before  the  beginning  of  Morning  Prayer,  to  the  Minister.  And  then 
the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers,  and  the  People  with  the  Children,  must  be  ready 
at  the  Font,  either  immediately  after  the  last  Lesson  at  Morning  Prayer,  or  else 
immediately  after  the  last  Lesson  at  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  Minister  bv  his  dis- 
cretion shall  apjioint.  And  the  Minister  coming  to  the  Font  (winch  is  then  to  be 
filled  With  pui-e  Water)  and  standing  there,  shall  say. 

Hath  this  Child  been  already  baptized,  or  no? 

5 If  ihf-v  answi^r  No ; iheii  slwdl  the  proceed.  «s  folio v^  elb. 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


134 

EARLY  beloved,  forasmuch 
as  all  men  are  conceived  and 
born  in  sin;  and  our  Saviour 
Christ  s’aith,  None  can  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  God,  except  he 
be  regenerate  and  born  anew  of 
Waiter  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; I 
beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the 
Father,  tlirouLdi  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  that  of  nls'bounteous  mer- 
(‘V,  he  will  grant  to  this  Child  that 
which  by  nalhre  he  canno|;  have  ; 
that  he  may  be  baptized  with  Wa- 
ter and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  re- 
ceived i(ito  Christ’s  holy  Church, 
and  be  made  a living  member  of 
the  same. 

j IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

A LMIGflTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who,  of  thy  great  mer- 
cy, didst  save  Noah  and  his  fami- 
ly in  the  Ark  from  perishing  by 
wafer;  and  also  didst  safely  lead 
the  children  of  Israel  thy  people 
tlirough  the  Red  Sea,  figuring 
thereby  thy  holy  Baptism;  and 
bv  die  Baptism  of  thy.  well-be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the  ri- 
ver Jordan,  didst  sanctify  water, 
to  the  mystical  washing  away  of 
sin;  we  beseech  thee,  for  thine 
infialte  mercies,  that  thou  wilt 
mercifully  look  upon  this  Child; 
wash  hinij  and  sanctify  tiivi  with 
the  Holy  Ghost;  that  he,  being 
delivered  from  thy  wrath,  may 
be  received  into  the  Ark  of 
Christ’s  Church ; and  being  stead- 
fast in  faith,  joyful  through  hope, 
and  rooted  in  charity,  may  so  pass 
die  waves  of  this  troublesome 
world,  that  finally  he  may  come 
1o  the  land  of  everlasting  life; 
fhere  to  reign  with  thee,  world 
Without  end,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

If  Or  this. 

Almighty  and  immortal 
God,  the  aid  of  all  who  need, 
the  helper  of  all  wlio  flee  to  thee 
for  succour,  the  life  of  those  who 
t>elieve,  and  the  resurrection  of 
iim  dead ; we  coll  upon  thee  for 


this  Infant,  that  he,  coming  to  thy 
holy  Baptism,  may  receive  re- 
mission of  sin,  by  spiritual  rege- 
neration. Receive  him,  O Lord, 
as  thou  hast  promised  by  thy 
well-beloved  Son,  saying,  Ask, 
and  ye  shall  have ; seek,  and  ye 
shall  find;  knock,  and  it  shall  be 
opened  unto  you : So  give  now 
unto  us  who  ask;  let  us  who 
seek,  find ; open  tiie  gate  unto 
us  who  knock;  that  this  Infarnt 
rnay  enjoy  the  everlasting  bene- 
diction of  thy  heavenly  washing, 
and  may  come  to  the  eternal 
kingdom  which  thou  hast  pro- 
mised by  Christ  our  LoM.  Amn. 
TT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows: 
or  else  shall  pass  on  to  the  questions  ad- 
dr‘^-!-e<i  to  the  Sponsors;  and  from 
thence  to  the  Pi’a3^er  immediately  be- 
fore the  Immersion,  or  the  puiu'ing  of 
Water  on  the  Infant.  But  note ; that, 
in  every  Church, the  intermediate  parts 
of  the  Service  shall  be  used,  once  at 
least  in  every  month  (if  there  l)e  a 
Baptism)  for  tlie  better  instimeting  of 
the  People  in  the  Grounds  of  Infant 
Baptism. 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospe^,^ 
written  by  Saint  Mark,  in  the 
tenth  chapter,  at  the  thirteenth 
verse. 

They  brought  young  Children 
to  Christ, that  he  should  touch 
them ; and  his  disciples  rebuked 
those  who  brought  them.  But 
when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much 
displeased,  and  said  unto  them, 
Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not; 
for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  , 
Verily  I say  unto  you,  Whoso- 
ever shall  not  receive  the  king- 
dom of  God  as  a little  child,  he 
shall  not  enter  therein.  And  he 
took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his 
hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them. 

^ After  the  Gospel  is  read,  the  Minister 
shall  nvakethis  brief  Exhortation  upon 
the  words  of  the  Gospel : 

Beloved,  ye  hear  in  this 
Gospel  the  words  of  our  Sa- 
viour Christ,  that  he  commanded 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS.  136 


life  children  to  brought  unto 
him  ; how  he  blamed  those  who 
would  have  kept  them  from  him  ; 
how  he  exhorteth  all  men  to  fol- 
low their  innocency.  Ye  perceive 
howjbv  his  outward  gesture  and 
deed,  he  declared  his  good  will 
toward  them:  for  he  embraced 
them  in  his  arms,  helaidhis  hands 
upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 
Doubt  ye  not  tlierefore,  but  ear- 
nestly believe,  that  he  will  like- 
wise favourably  receive  this  pre- 
sent Infant;  that  he  will  embrace 
him  with  the  arms  of  his  mercy; 
that  he  will  give  unto  him  the 
blessing  of  eternal  life,  and  make 
him  partaker  of  his  everlasting 
kingdom.  Wherefore,  we  being 
thus  persuaded  of  the  good  wifi 
of  our  heavenly  Father  towards 
this  Infant,  declared  by”  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ;  and  nothing  doubt- 
ing, but  that  he  favourably  allow- 
etn  this  charitable  work  of  ours, 
in  bringing  this  Infant  to  his  holy 
Baptism  ; let  us  faithfully  and  de- 
voutly give  thanks  unto  him,  and 
Eay, 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  heavenly  Father,  we 
give  thee  humble  thanks,  that 
thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to 
the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and 
faith  in  thee : Increase  this  know- 
ledge, and  confirm  this  faith  in  us 
evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit 
to  this  Infant;  that  he  may  be  born 
again,  and  be  made  an  heir  of 
everlasting  salvation, through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 

V Then  shall  the  Minister  sjieak  un,to  the 
Godfathers  and  Godmothers  in  this 
wise: 

Dearly  beloved,  ye  have 
brought  this  Child  here  to  be 
baptized;  ye  have  prayed  that 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would 
vouchsafe  to  receive  him.,  to  re- 
late him  from  sin,  to  sanctify  him 
with  the  Holv  Ghost,  to  give  him 


the  kill odorn  of  heaven  and  ever- 
lasting life.  Ye  have  heard  also 
that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath 
promised,  in.  his  Gospel,  to  grant 
all  these  things  that  ye  nave 
prayed  for;  which  promise,^  he 
tor  his  part  will  most  surely  keep 
and  perform.  Wherefore,  after 
this  promise  made  by  Christ,  this 
Infant  must  also  faithfully,  for  his 
part,  promise  by  you  that  are  his 
sureties  (until  he  come  of  age  to 
take  it  upon  himself)  that  he  will 
renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works,  and  constantly  believe 
God’s  holy  Word,,  and  obediently 
keep  his  Commandments. 

II  The  IVIinister  shall  then  demand  of  the 
S^wnsors  as  follows;  the  Questions  be- 
ing considered  as  addressed  to  them 
severally,  and  the  answers  to  be  made 
accordingly. 

I demand  therefore, 

Dost  thou,  in  the  name  of  this 
C/u7d,  renounce  the  devil  and 
all  his  wcults,  the  vain  pomp  and 
glory  of  the  w^orld,  w^ith  all  cove- 
tous desires  of  the  same,  and  the 
sinful  desires  of  the  flesh ; so  that 
thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor  be  led 
by  them  ? 

Ans.  I renounce  them  all;  and, 
by  God’s  help,  will  endeavour  not 
to  follow  nor  be  led  by  tlierh. 

Minis.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the 
Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith,  as 
contained  in  the  Apostles’  Creed.^ 
Ans.  I do. 

Minis.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized 
in  this  Faith? 

Ans.  That  is  my  desire. 

Minis.  Wilt  thou  then  obedientr 
ly  keep  God’s  holy  w ill  and  com- 
mandments, and  walk  in  the  same 
all  the  days  of  thy  life? 

Ans.  1 will,  by  God’s  helj). 
tr  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that 
the  old  Adam  in  this  Child  may 
be  so  buried,  that  the.  new  man 
may  be  raised  up  in  him.  Amen, 
Grant  that  all  sinful  alfections 
may  die  in  him,  and  that  all  things 
belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live 
and  grow  in  him.  Anu^n, 


136  PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


Grant  that  he  may  have  power 
and  strength  to  have  victory,  and 
to  triumph  against  the  devil,  the 
world,  and  the  flesh. 

Grant  that  whosoever  is  here 
dedicated  to  thee  by  onr  Office 
and  Ministiy?  may  also  be  endued 
with  heavenly  virtues,  and  ever- 
lastingly rewarded,  through  thy 
mercy,  0 blessed  Lord  God,  who 
dost  live  and  govern  all  things, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

Almighty,  everUving  God, 
whose  most  dearly  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgive- 
ness of  our  sirtfe,  did  shed  out  of 
his  most  precious  side  both  water 
and  blood;  and  gave  command- 
ment to  his  disciples,  that  they 
should  go  leach  all  nations,  and 
baptize  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ; regard,  we  beseech 
thee,  the  supplications  of  thy 
Congregation;  sanctify  this  water 
to  the  mystical  washing  away  of 
sin ; and  grant  that  this  Child,  now 
to  be  baptized  therein,  may  re- 
ceive the  fulness  of  thy  grace, 
and  ever  remain  in  the  number  of 


thy  faithful  children,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

TJ"  Tlien  the  Minister  shall  take  the  Child 
into  his  hands,  and  shall  say  to  the 
Godfathers  cuid  Godmothers^ 

Name  this  Child. 

*51  And  then,  naming  it  after  them,  he  shall 
dip  it  in  the  Water  discreetly,  or  shall 
pom*  Water  upoii  it,  saying, 

NI  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of 
• the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

H Tlien  the  Minister  shall  say, 

WE  receive  this  Child  into  the 
Congregation  of  Christ's 
*rr  TTock;anddo*sign 

a Cross  uiyon  the  of  the  CrOSS;  Ui  to- 
ChiWsforthcad.  ken  that  hereafter 
he  shall  not  be 
ashamed  to  confess  the  faith  of 
Christ  crucified,  and  rnanlully  to 
fight  under  his  banner,  against 
^in,  the  world,  and  the  devil ; and 
to  continue  Christ’s  faithful  sol- 


dier and  servant  unto  his  life’s 
end.  Amen. 

^ If  those  who  present  the  Infant  shall 
desire  the  sign  of  the  Cross  to  be  omit- 
ted, although  the  Church  knows  no 
worthy  cause  of  scruple  concerning  the 
same,  yet,  in  that  case,  the, Minister 
may  omit  that  part  of  the  above  which 
folfows  the  Immersion,  or  the  pouring 
of  Water  on  the  Infant. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved 
brethren,  that  this  Child  is 
regenerate,  and  grafted  into  the 
body  of  Christ’s  Church ; let  us 
give  thanks  unto  Almighty  GocJ 
for  these  benefits,  and  with  one 
accord  make  our  prayers  unto 
him,  that  this  Child  may  lead  the 
rest  of  his  life  according  to  this 
beginning.  • 

TT  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thv  Name ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven ; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation  ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen. 

\ Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks, 
most  merciful  Father,  that 
it  l^ath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate 
this  Infant  with  thv  Holy  Spirit, 
to  receive  Am  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate 
him  into  thy  holy  Church.  And 
humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant, 
that  he,  being  dead  unto  sin,  and 
living  unto  rigliteousness,  and  be- 
ing buried-  with  Christ  in  his 
death,  may  crucify  the  old  man, 
and  utterly  abolish  the  whole 
body  of  sin;  and  that  as  he  is 
made  Paiiaker  of  the  Death  of  thy 
Son,  he  may  also  be  Partaker  of 
his  Resurrection;  so  that  finally, 
with  the  residue  of  thv  holy 
Church,  he  may  be  an  inheritor 
of  thine  everlasting  Kingdom, 
througli  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen  i 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.  137 


f Then,  all  staxiding-  up,  tlie  Minister 
shall  say  to  the  Gocl fathers  and  God- 
mothers this  Exhortation  following  : 

Forasmuch  as  this  chud 

hath  promised  by  you  his 
Sureties,  to  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in 
God,  and  to  serve  him ; ye  must 
remember,  that  it  is  your  parts 
and  duties  to  see  that  this  InfatU 
be  taufi^ht,  so  soon  as  he  shall  be 
able  to  learn,  what  a solemn  vow,i 
nromise,  and  profession  he  hath 
here  made  by  you.  And  that  he 
may  know  these  thing^s  the  better, 
ye  shall  call  upon  him  to  hear  Ser- 
mons; and  chiefly  ye  shall  pro- 
vide, that  he  may  learn  the  Creed, 
the  Lord’s  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  all  other 
things  which  a Christian  ought  to 
know  and  believe  to  bis  soul’s 
health;  and  tliatf/us  Child  may  be 
virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a 


godly  and  a Christian  life : rcmeiri- 
bering  always,  that  Baptism  dotli 
represent  unto  us  our  profession ; 
which  is,  to  follow  the  example  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made 
like  unto  him;  that  as  he  died, 
and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should 
we,  who  are  baptized,  die  from 
sin,  and  rise  again  unto  righteous- 
ness; continually  mortifying  all 
our  evil  and  corrupt  affections^ 
and  daily  proceeding  in  all  vir- 
tue and  godliness  of  living, 
tr  Then  shall  he  add,  and  say, 
are  to  take  care  that  this 
X Child  be  brought  to  the  Bi- 
shop to  be  confirmed  by  him,  so 
soon  as  he  can  say  the  Greed,  the 
Lord’s  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments, and  is  suflicientlv  in- 
structed jii  the  other  paits  of  the 
Church  Catechism  set  forth  for 
that  purpose. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF 

PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN 

IN  HOUSES. 

tr  The  Minister  cf  every  Pnrisli  ihall  often  admonish  the  People,  tliat  tney  aeier  not 
the  Baptismof  theirChildren  longerthan  the  fii’st  or  second  Sunday  next  after  tJieir 
birth  or  other  Holy  Day  falling  beOveen,  indessupon  a great  and  reasonable  Cause, 
And  also  they  shall  w'arn  thein,  that,  without  like  great  cause  and  necessity,  they 
procure  not  their  Children  to  be  baptized  at  home  in  their  houses.  But  when  need 
shall  compel  them  so  to  do,  then  Baptism  shall  be  administered  as  folioweth. 

IT  First,  let  the  3Iinisier  of  the  Parish  (or,  in  his  al)6ence,  any  other  lawful  Minister 
that  can  be  procured)  with  those  whoare  present,  call  u}>on  God,  and  say  the  Lord’s 
Prayer,  and  so  many  of  the  Collects  appointed  to  be  said  before  in  the  Form  of 
Public  Baptism,  as  the  time  and  present  exigence  will  suffer.  And  then,  the  Child 
being  nameilby  some  one  who  is  present,  the  Minister  shall  pour  water  upon  it, 
saying  these  words; 


NI  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of 
• the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  give  thanks  un- 
to God,  and  sa}’, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks, 
most  merciful  F ather,  that 
it  bath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate 
this  Infant  with  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
to  receive /im  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate 
him  into  thy  holy  Church.  And 
byrably  we  beseech  thee  to  grant, 
M 2 


that  he,  being  dead  unto  sin,  and 
living  unto  rigliteousness,  and 
being  buried  with  Christ  in  his 
death,  may  cnicify  the  old  man, 
and  utterly  abolish  the  \\  bole  bo- 
dy of  sin ; and  that  as  he  is  made 
of  the  Death  of  thv  Son, 
he  may  also  be  Partaker  of  fiis  Re- 
sunection;  so  that  finally,  with 
the  residue  of  tliy  holy  Church,  he 
may  be  cin  Inheritor  of  thine 
everlasting  Kingdom,  through 
Christ  bill'  Lord.  Amen. 


PRIVATE  BAPTlbiM  UF  CHILDREN, 


138 

IT  And  let  them  not  doubt,  but  that  the 
Child  so  baptized  is  lawfully  and  suffi- 
ciently baptized,  and  oujjht  not  to  be 
baptized  agedn.  Yet  ne  vertheless,  if  the 
child  which  is  after  this  sort  baptized, 
do  afterwaids  live it  is  exjiedient  that 
it  be  brought  into  the  Clutrch,to  the  in- 
tint that  if  the  Minister  of  the  same  Pa- 
rish did  himself  baptize  that  Child, 
the  Congregation  may  be  certified  of 
the  true  form  of  Baptism,  by  him  pri- 
vately before  used : In  which  case  he 
shall  say  thus: 

I CERTIFY  you,  that  according 
to  the  due  and  prescribed  Order 
of  the  Church?  siich  a time^  and 
at  such  a place,  before  divers  wit- 
nesses, I baptized  this  Child. 
f But  if  the  Child  were  baptized  by  any 
other  lawful  Minister,  then  the  Minister 
of  the  PaCrish  where  the  Child  was  born 
or  christened,  shall  examine  whether 
the  same  hath  been  lawfully  done.  And 
if  the  Minister  shall  find,  by  the  an- 
gel's of  such  as  bring  the  Child,  that 
all  things  were  done  as  they  ought  to 
b€',  then  shall  net  he  christen  the 
Child  again,  l^ut  shall  receive  him  as 
one  of  the  flock  of  true  Christian  Peo- 
ple, saying  thus : 

CERTIFY  you,  that  in  this 
case  all  is  well  done,  and  ac- 
cording unto  due  order,  concern- 
ing the  baptizing  of  this  Child; 
who  is  now  by  baptism  Incorpo- 
rated into  the  Christian  Church': 
For  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  do  h 
not  deny  his  grace  and  mercy  un- 
to such  infants;  but  most  loving- 
ly doth  call  them  unto  him,  as  the 
Holy  Gospel  doth  witness  to  our 
comfort  on  this  Wise. 

% Then  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows; 
or  else  shall  pass  on  to  the  questions 
addressed  to  the  Sponsors. 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel, 
written  by  St.  Mark,  in  the  tenth 
chapter,  at  the  thirteenth  verse. 

They  brought  young  children 
to  Christ,  that  he  should  touch 
them;  and  his  disciples  rebuked 
those  who  brought  them.  Bitt 
when  Jesus  saw  it, he  was  much 
dipl eased,  and  said  unto  them, 
Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not ; 
.for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Verily  I say  unto  you,  "lybosoever 


shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of 
God  as  a little  child,  he  ^all  not 
enter  therein.  And  he  took  them 
up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  up- 
on them,  and  blessed  them. 

TT  After  the  Gospel  is  read,  the  Minister 
shall  make  this  brief  Exhortation  upon 
the  words  of  the  Gospel. 

Beloved,  ye  hear  in  this 
Gospel  the  words  of  our  Savi- 
our Christ,  that  he  commanded 
the  children  to  be  brought  unt'^ 
him  ; how  he  blamed  those  that 
would  have  kept  them  from  him ; 
how  he  exhorteth  all  men  to  fol- 
low their  innocency.  Ye  per- 
ceive how,  by  his  outward  ges- 
ture and  deed,  he  declared  his 
good  will  toward  them : for  he 
embraced  them  in  his  arras,  he 
laid  his  hands  upon  them,  and 
blessed  them.  Doubt  venot  there- 
fore, but  earnestly  believe, that  he 
hath  likewise  favourably  receiv- 
ed this  present  Infant;  that  he  hath 
embraced  him  with  the  arms  ot 
his  mercy;  and,  as  he  hath  pro-, 
raised  in  his  holy  word,  will  give 
unto  him  the  blessing  of  eteni'al 
life,  and  make  him  partaker  of  his 
everlasting  kingdom.  Wherefore, 
we  beiii"  thus  persuaded  of  tlie 
good  will  of  ourneavenly  Father, 
declared  by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
towards  this  Infant,  let  us  faithful- 
ly and  devoutW  give  thanks  unto 
him,  and  say  the  Prayer  which  tlie 
Lord  himself  taught  us. 

OUR  f'ather,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thv  Name ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come  ; Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven, Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation  ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  ^men. 

V Then  shall  the  Minister  demand  the 
name  of  the  Child ; which  being  by  tlie 
Godfathers^  and  Godmothers  pronoun- 
ced, the  aiinister  shall  say  as  follows : 
T^OvST  thou,  in  the  name  of  i/iw 
Child,  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  the  vain  pomp 

I 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 


and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all 
covetous  desires  of  the  same,  and 
the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh ; so 
that  thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor  be 
led  by  them  ? 

Ans.  1 renounce  them  all;  and, 
by  God’s  help,  will  endeavour  not 
to  follow  nor  be  led  b^  them  ? 

Minis.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the 
Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith,  as 
eontained  in  the  Apostles’  Creed  ? 

Ans.  I do. 

Minis.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized 
in  this  Faith 

Ans.  That  is  my  desire. 

Minis.  Wilt  thou  then  obedient- 
ly keep  God’s  holv  will  and  com- 
mandments, and  walk  in  the 
same  all  the  days  of  thy  life.? 

Ans.  I will,  bv  God’s  help. 

IT  Then  the  JVtinister  shall  say, 

WE  receive  this  Child  into  the 
Congre^tion  of  Christ’s 
Tif  Flock,anddo*sign 
*n!^tersh(dlmake 

« Cross  upon  the  of  the  Ctoss  ; in  to- 
chil(Ps forehead,  ken  that  hereatter 
he  shall  not  be 
asliamed  to  confess  the  faith  of 
Christ  crucified,  and  ipanfully  to 
fight  under  his  banner,  against 
sin,  the  world,  and  the  devil ; and 
to  continue  Christ’s  faithful  sol- 
dier and  servant  unto  his  life’s 
end.  Ainen. 

T The  same  rule  is  to  be  observed  here,  as 
to  the  Omission  of  the  sign  of  the  Cross, 
as  in  the  Public  Baptism  of  Infants. 

^ Tlien  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved 
brethren,  that  this  Child  is  re- 

fenerate,  and  grafted  into  the 
ody  of  Christ’s  Church;  let  us 
give  thanks  unto  Almighty  God 
lorthesebenefits,  and  with  one  ac- 
cord make  our  prayers  unto  him, 
thati/iw  Child  may  lead  the  rest  of 
his  lifeaccordirig  to  this  begin  nin 
TT  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks, 
most  merciful  Father,  that 
it  hath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate 
this  Infant  with  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
to  receive  himior  thine  own  Child 
by  adoj)tion,  and  to  incorporate 


him  into  thy  holy  Church. 


139 

And 


humbly  webeseechthee  to  grant, 
that  /le,  being  dead  unto  sin,  and 
living  unto  righteousness,  and 
being  buried  with  Christ  in  his 
death,  may  crucify  the  old  man, 
and  utterly  abolish  the  whole 
bodV  of  sin;  and  that  as  he  is 
made  Partaker  of  the  death  of  thy 
Son,  l\e  may  also  be  Partaker  of 
his  Resurrection ; so  that  finallv, 
with  the  residue  of  thy  holy 
Church,  he  may  be  an  Inheritor 
of  thine  everlasting  Kingdom, 
through  Christ  our  Lord.  A?nen. 

TT  Then, all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 
say  to  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers 
this  Exhortation  following: 

Forasmuch  as  tins  Ckud 

hath  promised  by  you,  his 
Sureties,  to  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  tvorks,  to  believe  in 
God,  and  to  serve  him ; ye  must 
remember,  that  it  is  your  parts 
and  duties  to  see  that  this  Infant 
be  taught,  so  soon  as  he  shall  be 
able  to  learn,  what  a solemn  vow, 
promise,  and  profession  he  hath 
fiere  made  by  you.  And  that  he 
may  know  these  things  the  better, 
ye  shall  call  upon  hwi  to  hear  Ser- 
mons; and  chiefly  ye  shall  pro- 
vide, that  he  may  learn  the  Creed, 
the  Lord’s  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,,  and  all  other 
things  which  a Christian  ought 
to  know'  and  believe  to  his  soul’s 
health ; and  that  this  Child  may 
be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead 
a godly  and  a Christian  life  : re- 
membering alw'ays,  that  Baptism 
doth  represent  unto  us  our  pro- 
fession ; which  is,  to  follow  the 
example  of  our  Saviour  Christ, 
and  to  be  made  like  unto  him ; 
til  at  as  he  died,  and  rose  again  for 
us,  so  should  we,  who  are  bap- 
tized, die  from  sin,  and  rise  again 
unto  righteousness ; continually 
mortifying  all  oureviland  corrupt 
aftections,  and  daily  proceeding 
in  all  virtue  and  godliness  of  living. 
IT  Then  shall  he  add  and  say, 

Ye  are  to  take  care  that  this 
Child  be  brought  to  the  BL 


BAPTfSM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 


140 

8hop  to  be  confirmed  by  him,  so 
soon  as  he  can  say  the  Creed,  the 
Lord’s  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments, and  is  sufficieatly  in- 
structed in  the  other  parts  of  the 
Church  Catechism,  set  forth  for 
that  purpose. 

TT  But  if  tuey  who  bring’  the  Infant  to  the 
Clmrcli  tlo  make  such  uncertain  An- 
swers to  the  Minister’s  Questions,  as 
tliat  it  cannot  appear  that  tlie  CMiild 
was  baptized  willi  Water,  in  the  Name 
of  the  FatJier,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost  (which  are  essential 
pu  ts  of  Baptism)  then  let  the  Minister 
baptize  it  in  the  Form  before  appoint- 
ed for  Public  Baptism  of  Infants ',  sav- 


ing-, tliat,  at  tlie  dipping-  of  the  Cluhl 
in  tlie  Font,  he  shall  use  tliis  form  of 
Words: 

IF  thou  art  not  already  baptized, 
jV.  I baptize  thee  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Gliost.  Amen, 

t»  If  Infant  Baptism,  and  the  receivingf  of 
Infants  baptized  in  private,  are  to  be  at 
the  s<\me  time,  the  Minister  may  make 
the  Questions  to  the  S^jonsors  and  the 
succeeding’  Prayers  serve  for  botli. 
And  again,  after  the  Immersion,  or  the 
pouring’  of  Water,  and  the  receiving- 
into  the  Church,  the  Minister  may  use 
the  Remainder  of  the  Service  for  both. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF 

BAPTISM, 

To  such  as  are  ot  Riper  Years,  and  able  to  answer  for  themselves, 

^ When  any  such  Persons  as  are  of  Riper  Years  are  to  be  baptized,  timely  notice 
shall  be  given  tp  the  Minister',  that  so  due  care  may  be  taken  for  their  examina- 
tion, whether  they  be  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  principles  of  the  Christian 
Religion*,  and  that  they  may  be  exhorted  to  preptire  themselves,  with  prayers  and 
fasting,  for  the  receiving  of  this  Holy  Sacrament. 

TT  And  if  they  shall  be  found  fit,  then  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers,  (the  People 
being  assembled  upon  the  Sunday,  Holy  Day,  or  PmyerDay  appointed)  shall  be 
ready  to  present  them  at  the  Font,  immediately  after  the  Second  Lesson,  either  at 
Morning  or  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  Minister,  in  his  (|iscretion,  shall  think  fit. 

IT  And  standing  there,  the  Minister  shall  ask.  Whether  any  ot  the  Persons  here  pre- 
sented be  baptized  or  no.^  If  they  shall  answer,  JSo  ; tlien  shall  the  Minister  say 
thus: 


Dearly  beloved,  forasmuch 
as  all  men  are  conceived  and 
bom  in  sin,  (and  that  which  is 
born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh)  and  they 
who  are  in  the  flesh  cannot  please 
God,  but  live  in  sin,  committing 
many  actual  transgressions;  and 
our  Saviour  Christsaith,  None  can 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God, 
except  he  be  regenerate  and  born 
anew  of  Water  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost ; I beseech  you  to  call  upon 
God  the  Father,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  that  of  his  bounte- 
ous goodness  he  will  grant  to 
these  Persons  that  which  by  nature 
they  cannot  have  ; that  they  may 
be  baptiJ5ed  with  Water  and  the 
Holv  Ghost,  and  received  into 
Christ’s  holy  Church,  and  be  made 
lively  members  of  the  same. 


Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who,  of  thy  great  mer- 
cy, didst  save  Noali  and  his  fami- 
ly in  the  ark  from  perishing  by 
water ; and  also  didst  safely  lead 
the  children  of  Israel  thy  people 
through  the  Red  Sea,  figuring 
thereby  thy  holy  Baptism;  and 
by  the  Baptism  of  thy  well-be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the 
river  Jordan,  didst  sanctify  the 
element  of  water,  to  the  mystical 
washing  away  of  sin ; we  beseech 
thee,  for  thine  infinite  mercies, 
that  thou  wilt  mercifully  look 
upon  tfiese  thy  Servants;  wash 
them  and  sanctify  them  with  the 
Holy  Ghost ; that  they,  being  de- 
livered from  thy  wrath,  may  be 
received  into  the  Ark  of  Christ’s 

I 


141 


baptism  of  those  of  riper  years. 


reign  with  thee,  world  without 
ena,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  Jhnen. 

U Or  this. 

ALMIGHTYand  immortalGod, 
the  aid  of  all  who  need,  the 
helper  of  all  who  flee  to  thee  for 
succour,  the  life  of  those  who  be- 
lieve, and  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead;  we  call  upon  thee  for  toe 
Persojus,  that  they,  coming  to  thy 
holy  Baptism,  may  receive  remis- 
sion of  their  sins,  by  spiritual  re- 
generation. Receive  «/ie»i,0  Lord, 
as  thou  hast  promised  by  thy  well- 
beloved  Son,  saying,  Ask,  and  ye 
shall  receive ; seek,  and  ye  shall 
find ; knock,  and  it  shall  be  open- 
ed unto  you:  Sd'give  now  unto 
us  who  ask ; let  us  who  seek,  find ; 
open  the  gate  unto  us  who  knock; 
that  these  Persons  may  enjcw  the 
everlasting  benediction  of  thy 
heavenly  washing,  and  may  come 
to  the  eternal  kingdom  which 
thou  hast' promised  by  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 


of  the  flesh,  is  flesh;  and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit,  is  spi- 
rit Marvel  not  that  1 said  unto 
thee.  Ye  must  be  born  again. 
The  wind  bloweth  wdiere  it  list- 
eth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound 
thereof;  but  canst  not  tell  whence 
it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth  : 
so  is  every  one  that  is  born  ot  the 
Spirit. 

^ After  vvhicli  he  shall  say  this  Exhorta- 
tion folloTving;^ 


IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel, 
written  by  Saint  John,  in  the 
third  chapter,  beginning  at  the 
first  verse.  ^ 

THE^RE  was  a man  of  the  Pha 
risees,  named  Nicodemus,  a 
ruler  of  the  Jews.  Thesainecame 
to  Jesus  by  night,  and  said  unto 
him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou 
art  a Teacher  come  from  God  ; 
for  no  man  can  do  these  miracles 
that  thou  doest,  except  God  be 
with  him.  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  him.  Verily,  verily,  1 
say  unto  thee.  Except  a man  be 
born  again,  he  cannot  see  the 
kingdom  of  God.  Nicodemus 
saitli  unto  him,  How  can  a man 
be  born  when  he  is  old.**  can  he 
enter  the  second  time  info  his 


Beloved,  ye  hear  in  this  Gos- 
pel the  express  words  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  that,  except  a man 
be  born  of  Water  and  of  the  Spi- 
rit, he  cannot  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God.  Whereby  ye  may 
perceive  the  great  necessity  ot 
this  Sacrament,  where  it  may  be 
had.  Likewise,  immediately  be^ 
fore  his  ascension  into  heaven, 
(as  we  read  in  the  last  chapter  ot 
Saint  Mark’s  Gospel,)  he  gave 
command  to  his  disciples,  saying, 
Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and 
preach  the  Gospel  to  every  crea- 
ture. He  that  believeth,  and  is 
baptized,  shall  be  saved  ; but  he 
that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damn- 
ed ; Which  also  showeth  unto  us 
the  great  benefit  w^e  reap  there- 
by. For  which  cause  Saint  Pe- 
ter the  Apostle,  when  upon  his 
first  preaching  of  the  Gospel  ma- 
ny were  pricked  at  the  heart,  and 
said  to  him  and  the  rest  of  the 
Apostles,  Men  and  brethren, wdiat 
shall  w'e  do  ? replied,  and  said 
unto  them,  Repent  and  be  ba^p- 
tized  every  one  of  you,  tor  the 
remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  re- 
ceive the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost  : 
For  the  promise  is  to  you  and 
your  children,  and  to  all  th<d  arc 
afar  olf,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord 
our  God  shall  call.  And  with  ma. 
i nv  other  words  exhorted  he  them;, 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS, 


142 

saying,  Save  yourselves  from  this 
untoward  generation.  For,  as 
the  same  Apostle  testifieth  iu  an- 
other place,  even  Baptism  doth 
also  now  save  us,  (not  the  putting 
away  of  the  lUth  of  the  flesh,  but 
the  answer  of  a good  conscience 
towards  God.)  by  the  resurrec- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ.  Doubt  ye 
not  therefore,  but  earnestly  be- 
lieve, that  he  will  favourably  re- 
ceive these  present  Persons^  truly 
repenting  and  coming  unto  him, 
by  faith  ; that  he  will  grant  them 
remission  of  their  sins,  and  bestow 
upon  them  .the  Holy  Ghost;  that 
he  will  give  them  the  blessing  of 
eternal  life,  and  make  them  Par- 
takers of  his  everlasting  kingdom. 

Wherefore  we,  being  thus  per- 
suaded of  the  good  will  of  our 
heavenly  Father  toward  these 
Persons y declared  by  his  Son  Je- 
sus Christ,  let  us  taithfully  and 
devoutly  give  thanks  to  him, 
and  say, 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  heavenly  Father,  we 
give  thee  humble  thanks,  for  that 
thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us 
to  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace, 
and  faith  in  thee:  Increase  this 
knowledge, and  confirm  this  faith 
in  us  evermore.  Give  thy  Holy 
Spirit  to  these  Persansy  that  they 
may  be  born  again,  and  be  made 
Heirs  of  everlasting  salvation, 
through  ojir  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  now 
and  for  ever.  Jlmen. 

If  Then  the  Minister  shall  speak  to  the 
Persons  to  be  baptized  on  this  wise. 

WELL-BELOVED,  who  are 
come  hither  desiring  to  re- 
ceive holy  Baptism,  have  heard 
how  the  Congregation  hath  pray- 
ed, that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
would  vouchsafe  to  receive  you 
and  bless  you,  to  release  you  of 
your  sins,  to  give  you  the  king- 
dom of  heaven,  and  everlasting 
life.  Ye  have  heard  also  that  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  promised 


in  his  holy  Word,  to  grant  all 
those  things  that  we  have  prayed 
for;  which  promise  he,  for  his 
part,  will  most  surely  keep  and 
perform.  Wheretore,  after  this 
promise  made  by  Christ,  ye  must 
also  faithfully,  for  your  part,  in 
the  presence  of  these  your  Wit- 
nesses, and  this  whole  Congrega- 
tion, promise  and  answer  to  the 
following  Questions. 

^ The  Minister  shall  then  demand  of  the 

Persons  to  be  baptized  as  follows ; the 
Questions  being  considered  as  address- 
ed to  them  severally,  and  the  Answers 
to  be  made  accordingly. 

Question. 

Dost  thou  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  the  vain  ' 
pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  j 
with  all  covetous  desires  of  the  ! 
same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of  the 
flesh ; so  that  thou  wilt  not  fol 
low,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Jins.  I renounce  them  all ; and, 
by  God’s  help,  will  endeavour 
not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them. 

^mst.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the 
Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith,  as 
contained  in  the  Apostles’  Creed  ? 
Ans.  I do. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  be  ♦baptized 
in  this  Faith 
Ans.  That  is  my  desire. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  then  obedient 
ly  keep  God’s  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments; and  walk  in  the 
same  all  ihe  days  of  tiiy  life  ^ 

Ans.  I will,  by  God’s  help. 

^ Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that 
the  old  Adam  in  these  Persons 
may  be  so  buried,  that  the  new 
mail  may  be  raised  up  in  them. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections 
may  die  in  irmn,  and  that  all  things 
belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live 
and  grow  in  them.  Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have  pow- 
er and  strength  to  hav«>  victory, 
and  to  triumph  against  the  devil, 
the  world,  and  the  flesh.  Amen,  j 
Grant  tiiat  theyy  being  here  de- 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 


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dicated  to  thee  by  our  Office  and 
Ministiy,  may  also  be  endued 
with  heavenly  virtues,  and  ever- 
lastingly rewarded,  through  thy 
mercy,  O blessed  Lord  Goo,  who 
dost  live  and  govern  all  things, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

Almighty,  everliving  God, 
whose  most  dearly  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgive- 
ness of  our  sins,  did  shed  out  of 
his  most  precious  side  both  water 
and  blood;  and  gave  coramaiid- 
nient  to  his  disciples,  that  they 
should  go  teach  all  nations,  and 
baptize  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost;  regard,  we  be- 
seech thee,the  supplications  of  thy 
Congregation ; sanctify  this  water 
to  the  mystical  washing  away  of 
sin ; and  gi*ant  that  the  Persons, 
now  to  be  baptized  therein,  may 
receive  the  fulness  of  thy  grace, 
and  ever  remain  in  the  number 
of  thy  faithful  children,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ Then  shall  the  Minister  take  each  Per- 
son to  be  baptized  by  the  Right  Hand ; 
and  placing  him  conveniently  by  tlie 
Font,  according  to  his  discretion, "shall 
ask  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers 
the  name ; and  then  shall  dip  him  in  the 
water,  or  pom*  water  upon  him,  saying, 

NI  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of 
• the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
land  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

V Then  sliall  the  IMinisler  say, 

receive  i/u's  Person  into  the 
▼ V Congregation  of  Christ’s 
*zr..  jLf-  Flock,  and  do*  sign 

,hall  make  WUll  the  Sign 

a Cross  upon  the  the  Cross ; in  to- 
Iverson’sforehead.  ken  that  hereafter 
he  shall  not  be 
ashamed  to  confess  the  faith  of 
Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  to 
fightunder  his  banner,  against  sin, 
the  world,  and  the  devU;  and  to 
continue  Christ’s  faithful  soldier 
and  servant  unto  his  life’s  end. 
Amen. 

* The  same  Rule,  as  to  tlie  Omission  of 
tlie  sign  of  the  Cross,  is  to  be  obseiTed 
Here,  as  in  the  lla^Hisiu  of  Infants. 


tr  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

OEEING  now^,  dearly  beloved 
O brethren,  that  these  Persons 
are  regenerate,  and  grafted  into 
the  body  of  Christ’s  Church ; let 
us  give  thanks  unto  Almighty 
God  for  these  benefits,  and  w ith 
one  accord  make  our  prayers  un- 
to him,  that  they  may  lead  the 
rest  of  their  life  according  to  this 
b^inning. 

TT  Then  shall  Ije  said  the!  Lord’s  Prayer, 
all  kneeling. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name; 
Thy  Kingdom  com-e  ; Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven ; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ; And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen. 

WEyield  thee  humble  thanks, 
O heavenly  Father,  that 
thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to 
the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and 
faith  in  thee:  Increa.se  this  know- 
ledge, and  confirm  this  faith  in  us 
evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit 
to  these  Persons;  that  being  now 
born  again,  and  made  Heirs  of 
everlasting  salvation,  throughiour 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  they  may  con- 
tinue thy  Se)n)ants,  and  attain  tiiy 
promises,  through  tlie  same  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  Chy  Son ; who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the 
unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit; 
everlastingly.  Amen. 

TT  Then, all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 
use  this  Exliortation  folio  wing  *,  speak- 
ing to  the  Godfathers  and  Gotimolhers 
fii»st. 

Forasmuch  as  these  Persons 
have  promi.sed,  in  your  pre- 
sence, to  renounce  the  devil  and 
all  his  works,  to  believe  in  God, 
and  to  serve  him ; ye  mu.st  re- 
member, that  it  is  your  part  and 
duty  to  put  iJiem  in  mind,  what  a 
solemn  vow,  promise,  and  pro 
fe.ssion  they  have  now'  made  hefort> 
this  Congregation,  and  especial 
ly  before  you  their  chosen  Wii 


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nesses.  And  ye  are  also  to  call  up- 
on them  to  use  all  diligence  to  be 
rightly  instructed  in  God’s  holy 
Word ; that  so  they  may  grow  in 
grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  and  live 
^odly,  righteously,  and  soberly, 
in  Ihiis  present  world. 

IT  And  then  speaking  to  the  baptized  Per- 
sons, he  shall  proceed  and  say, 

And  as  for  you,  who  have  now 
by  Baptism  put  on  Christj,  it 
is  your  part  and  duty  also,  being 
made  the  Children  of  God  and^  of 
the  light,  by  faith  in  Jesus  Christ, 


A CATECHISM. 

to  walk  answerably  to  your 
Christian  calling,  and  as  becom- 
eth the  children^^of  light;  remem- 
bering always,  that  Baptism  re- 
presenteth  unto  us  our  profes- 
sion; which  is,  to  follow  the  ex- 
ample of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and 
to  be  made  like  unto  him ; that  as 
he  died,  and  rose  again  for  us,  so 
should  we,  wdio  are  baptized,  die 
from  sin,  and  rise  again  unto 
righteousness;  continumly  morti- 
fying all  our  evil  and  corrupt  af- 


fections, and  daily  proceeding  in 
dliness  of  living. 


all  virtue  and  god 


IT  It  is  expedient  that  every  Person  thu^  baptized  should  be  confirmed  by  the  Bishop, 
so  soon  after  his  baptism  as  conveniently  may  be;  that  so  he  may  be  adimtted  to 
tlie  Holy  Communion.  . . i. 

tr  Whereas  necessity  may  require  the  baptizing  of  Adults  in  private  houses,  m con- 
sideration of  extreme  sickness;  the  same  is  hereby  aUowed  in  that  case.  And  a 
convenient  number  of  persons  shall  be  assembled  in  the  house  where  the  Sacra- 
ment is  to  be  performed.  And  in  the  exhortation,  fVeU-beloved,  tyc.  instead  of 
these  words,  come  hither  desiring,  shall  be  inserted  this  word,  desirom. 

IT  If  there  be  occasion  for  the  Office  of  Infant  Baptism  and  that  of  Adults  at  tbe 
same  time,  the  Minister  slmll  use  the  exhortation  and  one  of  the  prayers  next  fol- 
lowing in  the  Office  for  Adults;  only,  in  the  exhortation  and  prayer,  after  the 
words,  these  Persons,  and  these  thy  Servants,  adding,  and  these  Inf  amts.  Then  the 
Blinister  shall  proceed  to  the  questions  to  be  demanded  in  the  cases  respectively. 

. After  the  immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  water,  the  pra^yer  sh^l  be  as  in  this  ser- 
vice , only,  after  the  words,  these  Persons,  shaU  be  added,  and  these  Infants.  Alter 
which  the  remaining  part  of  each  service  shall  be  used;  first  that  for  Adults,  and 

IT  i?any  SonLnof^^  their  Infancy,  shall  be  brought  to  be  baptized  before 

they  come  to  years  of  discretion  to  answer  for  themselves,  it  may  suffice  to  use 
' the  Office  for  Public  Baptism  of  Infants;  or,  in  case  of  extreme  danger,  the  Office 
for  Private  Baptism;  only  changing  the  word  Infant,  for  Child,  or  Person, 
occasion  requireth. 


A CATECHISM; 

THAT  IS  TO  SAY, 

An  Instruciiony  to  be  learned  by  every  Person  before  lie  be  brought 
to  be  confirmed  by  the  Bishop. 


Question. 

WHAT  is  your  name  ? 

Ans.  JV.  or  M. 

Quest.  Who  gave  you  this  name? 
Ans.  My  Sponsors  in  Baptism  ; 
wherein  I was  made  a member  of 
Christ,  the  child  of  God,  and  an 
inheritor  of  the  kingdom  of. Hea- 
ven. 

Quest.  What  did  your  Sponsors 
then  for  you  ^ 

Ans.  They  did  promise  and  vow 


three  things  in  my  name : First; 
that  I should  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  the  pomps  anc 
vanity  of  this  wicked  world,  anc 
all  the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh 
Secondly,  that  I should  believe 
all  the  Articles  of  the  Christiar 
Faith  ; And  thirdly,  that  I shouU 
keep  God’s  holy  will  and  com 
mandments,  and  walk  in  the 
same  all  the  days  of  my  life. 
Quest.  Dost  thou  not  think  tha‘ 


A CATECHISM.  lie 


theu  art  bound  to  believe,  and 
to  do,  as  they  have  promised  for 
thee 

Ans.  Yes,  verily;  and  by  God’s 
help  so  I will:  and  I heartily 
thank  our  heavenly  Father,  that 
he  hath  called  me  to  this  state  of 
salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour:  And  I pray  unto 
God  to  give  me  his  grace,  that  I 
may  continue  in  the  same  unto 
my  life’s  end. 

Catechist.  Rehearse  the  Articles 
of  thy  Belief. 

Answer. 

I BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father 
Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only 
Son  our  Lord;  Who  was  con- 
ceived by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suffered  un- 
der Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried ; He  descended 
into  hell ; The  third  day  he  rose 
from  the  dead ; He  ascended  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father  Almigh- 
ty ; From  thence  “he  shall  come 
to  judge  the  cfuick  and  the  dead. 

I believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
The  holy  Catholic  Church  ; The 
Communion  of  Saints ; The  for- 
gi  veness  of  sins ; The  resurrection 
of  the  body.  And  the  life  ever- 
lasting. Amen. 

Omst.  What  dost  thou  chiefly 
learn  in  these  Articles  of  thy  Be- 
lief ? 

Ans.  First,  1 learn  to  believe  in 
God  the  Father,  who  hath  made 
me,  and  all  the  world. 

Secondly,  in  God  the  Son,  who 
hath  redeemed  me,  and  all  man- 
kind. 

Thirdly,  in  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
who  sanctifieth  me,  and  all  the 
people  of  God. 

^uest.  You  said  that  your  Spon- 
sors did  promise  for  you,  that 
you  should  keep  God’s  command- 
ments : Tell  me  how  manv  there 
are  ? 

Ans.  Ten. 


Quest.  Which  are  they  ? 

Answer. 

The  same  which  God  spake  in 
the  twentieth  chapter  ol 
Exodus,  saying,  I am  the  Lord 
thy  God,  w^ho  brought  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the 
house  of  bondage. 

I.  Thou  siialt  have  none  other 
gods  but  me. 

n.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thy- 
self any  graven  image,  nor  the 
likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in 
heaven  above,  or  in  tne  earth  be- 
neath, or  in  the  water  under  the 
earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down 
to  them,  nor  worship  them:  For 
I the  Lord  thy  God  am  a jealous 
God,  and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fa- 
thers upon  the  children,  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of 
them  that  hate  me;  and  show 
mercy  unto  thousands  in  them 
that  love  me,  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the 
name  of  the  Loi'd  thy  God  in  vain  ♦ 
For  the  Lord  wilt  not  hold  him 
guiltless  that  taketh  his  name  in 
vain. 

IV.  Remember  that  thou  keep 
holy  the  Sabbath-day.  Six  days 
shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that 
thou  hast  to  do  ; but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  : In  it  thou  shalt  do  no 
manner  of  work,  thou,  and  tiiy 
son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man- 
servant, and  thy  maid-servant, 
thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that 
is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six 
days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them 
is,  and  rested  the  seventh  dav : 
Wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  th§ 
seventh  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy 
mother,  that thv days  may  be  long 
in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit 
I adultery. 

I \'UL*  T1h)w  shalt  not  steal. 


N 


145  A CATECHISM. 


IX.  Thou  shall  not  bear  false; 
witness  against  thy  neighbour,  i 

X.  Thou  shall  not  covet  thy 
neighbour’s  house,  thou  shall  not 
covet  thy  neighbour’s  wife,  nor 
his  servant^  nor  his  maid,  nor  his 
ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that 

his.  , , . „ 

quest.  What  dost  thou  chiefly 
learn  by  these 'commandments  ? 

Jins.'l  learn  two  things;  my 
duty  towards  God,  and  my  duty 
towards  my  neighbour. 

quest.  What  is  thy  duty  to- 
wards God  ? 

Arts.  My  duty  towards  God  is, 
to  believe  in  him  ; to  fear  him ; 
and  to  love  him  with  all  my  heart, 
with  all  my  mind,  with  all  my 
soul,  and  with  all  my  strength; 
to  worship  him ; to  give  nira 
thanks ; to  put  my  whole  trust  in 
him ; to  call  upon  him ; to  ho- 
nour his  holy  Name  and  his 
Word  ; and  to  seiwe  him  truly  all 
the  davs  of  my  life. 

quest.  What  is  thy  duty  to- 
wards thv  neighbour  ? 

Ans.  My  duty  towards  my 
neighbour  is,  to  love  him  as  my- 
self, and  to  do  to  all  men  as  I 
would  they  should  do  unto  me  : 
To  love,  honour,  and  succour  my 
father  and  mother  : To  honour  and 
obev  the  civil  Authority:  To  sub- 
mit myself  to  all  my  governors, 
teachers, spiritual  pastors, andmas- 
ters:  To  order  myself  lowly  and  re- 
verently to  all  my  betters:  To  hurt 
no  bod  ^ by  word  or  deed : To  be 
true  and  just  in  all  my  dealings: 
To  bear  no  malice  or  hatred  in 
my  heart:  To  keep  my  hands 
from  picking  and  stealing,  and 
my  tongue  from  evil  speaking, 
lying,  and  slandering:  To  keep 
my  body  in  temperance,  sober- 
ness, and  chastity  : Not  to  covet 
nor  desire  other  men’s  goods; 
but  to  learn  and  labour  truly  to  get 
mine  own  living,  and  to  do  niv 
duty  in  that  state  of  life  unto  which 
it  shall  please  God  to  call  me. 
Cukchist,  My  good  cluld,  kaow 


this,  that  thou  art  not  able  to  do 
these  things  of  thyself,  nor  to 
walk  in  the  commandments  of 
God,  and  to  serve  him,  without 
his  special  Grace,  which  thou 
must  learn  at  all  times  to  call  for 
by  diligent  Prayer : Let  me  hear, 
therefore,  if  thou  canst  say  the 
Lord’s  Prayer  ? 

Answer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea 
ven.  Hallowed  be  thy  Name; 
Thy  Kingdom  come  ; Thy  Will  be 
done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ; 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us ; And  lead  ug  not  into 
temptation ; But  deliver  us  from 
evil.  Amen. 

qttest.  What  desirest  thou  of 
God  in  this  Prayer  ^ 

Ans.  I desire  my  Lord  God, 
our  heavenly  Father,  who  is  the 
giver  of  all  goodness,  to  send  his 
grace  unto  me  and  to  all  people ; 
that  we  may  worship  him,  serve 
him,  and  obey  him,  as  we  ought 
to  do : And  I pray  unto  God,  that 
he  will  send  us  all  things  that  are 
needful  both  for  our  souls  and 
bodies ; and  that  he  will  be  mer- 
ciful unto  us,  and  forgive  us  our 
sins ; and  that  it  will  jjlease  him 
to  save  and  defend  us  in  all  dan- 
gers both  of  soul  and  body ; and 
that  he  will  keep  us  from  all  sin 
and  wickedness,  and  from  our 
spiritual  enemy,  and  from  ever- 
lasting death : And  this  I trust  he 
will  do  of  his  mercy  and  good- 
ness, through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ ; and  therefore  I say, 
Amen : So  be  it. 

question. 

HOW  many  Sacraments  hath 
Christ  ordained  in  hisChurch.^ 
Ans.  Two  only,  as  generally 
necessary  to  salvation ; that  is  to 
say,  Baptism,  and  the  Supper  of 
the  Lord. 

quest.  What  meanest  thou  by 
this  word  ScwroamrAf 
Ans,  1 mean  an  outward  and 


A CATECHISM.  147 

visible  sign  of  an  inward  and  spi- 


ritual  grace,  given  unto  us;  or- 
dained by  Christ  himself;  as  a 
means  whereby  we  receive  the 
same,  and  a pledge  to  assure  us 
thereof. 

Quest.  How  many  parts  are 
there  in  a Sacrament  ? 

Ms.  Two ; the  outward  visible 
sign,  and  the  inward  spiritual 
grace.  , . 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward  vi- 
sible sign  or  form  in  Baptism  ? 

Ms.  Water;  wherein  the  per- 
son is  baptized,  In  the’ name  oj  the 
Father,  aird  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

^st.  What  is  the  inward  and 
spiritual  graee? 

a death  unto  sin,  and  a 
new^  birth  unto  righteousness: 
For  being  by  nature  born  in  sin, 
and  the  children  of  w rath,  we  are 
hereby  fnade  the  children  of 
grace. 

Quest.  What  is  required  of  per- 
sons to  be  baptized 

Ans.  Repentance,  whereby  they 
forsake  sin;  nnd  Faith,  whereby 
they  steadfastly  believe  the  pro- 
mises of  God  made  to  them  in 
that  Sacrament. 

Quest.  Why  then  are  Infants 
baptized,  when  by  reason  of  their 
tender  age  they  cannot  perform 
them  ? 

Ans.  Because  they  promise 


promise,  w hen  they  come  to  age, 
themselves  are  bound  to  perform. 

Quest.  Why  w as  the  Sacrament 
of  the  Lord’s  Supper  ordained  ? 

Ans.  For  the  continual  remem- 
brance of  the  sacrifice  of  the 
death  of  Christ,  and  of  the  bene- 
fits which  we  receive  thereby. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward  part 
or  sign  of  the  Lord’s  Supper  ? 

Ans.  Bread  and  Wine,  which 
the  Lord  hath  commanded  to  be 
received. 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward  part 
or  thing  signified  ? 

Ans.  The  Body  and  Blood  of 
Christ,  which  are  spiritually  ta- 
ken and  received  by  the  faithful 
in  the  Lord’s  Supper. 

^iest.  Wh£d;  are  the  benefits 
whereof  we  are  partakers  thereby  ? 

Ans.  The  strengthening  and 
refreshing  of  our  souls  by  the  Bo* 
dy  and  Blood  of  Christ,  as  our 
bodies  are  by  the  bread  and  w ine. 

%i€st.  What  is  required  of 
those  who  come  to  the  Lord’s 
Supper  ? 

Ms.  To  examine  themselves, 
whether  they  repent  them  truly 
of  their  former  sins,  steadfastly 
purposing  to  lead  a new’"!  life; 
have  a lively  faith  in  God’s  mer- 
cy, through 'Christ,  with  a thank- 
ful remembrance  of  his  death  ; 
and  be  in  charity  w ith  all  men. 


r The  Minister  of  every  Parish  shall  diligently  upon  Sundays  and  Holy  Days,  or  on 
some  other  convenient  occasions,  openly  in  the  Church,  instruct  or  examine  so 
many  Children  of  his  Parish,  sent  unto  him,  as  he  sliall  think  convenient,  in  some 

r FaS^rs^^Mo^^^^  Masters,  and  Mistresses  sliall  cause  their  Children, 

Servants,  and  Apprentices,  who  have  not  learned  tlieir  Catechism,  to  coiiie  to  the 
Church  at  the  time  appointed,  and  obediently  to  hear,  and  to  be 
OWinister,  until  such  time  as  they  have  learned  all  that  is  here  appointed  for  them 

T So' soon  as  Children  are  come  to  a competent  age,  and  can  say  the  .Creed,  the 
Lord’s  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  ConJmandments,  and  can  answer  to  the  other  (pies- 
tions  of  this  short  Catechism,  they  shall  be  brought  to  the  Dishop. 
rr  whensoever  the  Bishop  shall  give  knowledge  for  Children  to  be  brought 
unto  him  for  their  Confirmation,  the  Minister  of  eveiy  Parish  ^all  eithei  hung, 
or  send  in  writing,  with  his  hand  subscribed  thereunto,  the  ^ames  ot  all  sudi 
Persons  within  his  Parish,  as  he  shallthink  fit  to  be  presented  to  the  Bishop  to 
be  confirmed. 


148 

THE  ORDER  OF 

t^ONFlRMATION, 

Or  Laying  on  of  Hands  upon  thoseVho  are  baptized,  and  come  to 
Years  of  Discretion. 


7 Upon  the  Day  appointed  ail  that  ai’e  to 
be  then  confinned,  being-  placed  and 
' standing  in  order  before  the  Bishop ; 
he,  or  some  other  Minister  appointed  by 
him,  shall  read  this  preface  following : 

TO  the  end  that  confirmation 
may  be  ministered  to  the 
more  edifying  of  such  as  shall  re- 
ceive it,  the  Church  hath  thought 
good  to  order,  that  none  shall  be 
confirmed,  bnt  such  as  can  say 
the  Creed,  the  Lord’s  Prayer,  and 
the  Ten  Commandments  j and  can 
also  answer  to  such  other  Ques- 
tions, as  in  the  short  Catechism 
are  contained:  Which  order  is 
very  convenient  to  be  observed ; 
to  the  end  tliat  children,  being 
now  come  to  the  years  of  discre- 
tion, and  haying  learned  what 
their  Godfathers  and  Godmothers 
promised  for  them  in  Baptism, 
may  themselves,  with  their  own 
mouth  and  consent,  openly  be- 
fore the  Church  ratify  and  confirm 
the  same ; and  also  promise,  that, 
by  the  grace  of  God,  they  will 
evermore  endeavour  themselves 
faithfully  to  observe  such  things 
as  they,  by  their  own  confession, 
have  assented  unto. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

DO  ye  here,  in  the  presence  of 
God,  and  of  this  Congrega- 
tion, renew  the  solemn  promise 
and  vow  that  ye  made,  or  that 
was  made  in  your  name,  at  your 
Baptism;  ratuying  and  confirm- 
ing the  same;  and  acknowledging 
yourselves  bound  to  believe  and 
to  do  all  those  things  which  ye 
then  undertook,  or  your  Sponsors 
then  undertook  for  yon  ^ 
tr  And  every  one  shall  audibly  answer, 

I do. 

Bishop. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord; 

A?is.  Who  hath  made  heaven 
and  earth. 


Bishop.  Blessed  be  the  name  of 
the  Lord; 

Arts.  Henceforth,  world  with- 
out end. 

Blshap.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer; 
Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come  un- 
to thee. 

Bishop.  I,et  us  prav. 

Almighty  and  everliving 
God,  who  hast  vouchsafed 
to  regenerate  these  thy  servants 
by  Water  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  hast  given  unto  them  forgive- 
ness of  all  their  sins ; strengthen 
them,  we  beseech  thee,  0 Lord, 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Com- 
forter; and  daily  increase  in  them 
thy  manifold  gifts  of  grace;  the 
spirit  of  wisdom  and  understand- 
ing, the  spirit  of  counsel  and 
ghostly  strength,  the  spirit  of 
knowledge  and  true  godliness; 
and  fill  them,  O Lord,  with  the 
spirit  of  thy  holy  fear,  now  and 
for  ever.  Amen. 

IT  Then  all  of  them  in  order  kneeling  be 
fore  the  Bishop,  he  shall  lay  his  hands 
upon  the  head  of  every  one  severally, 
saying, 

Defend,  o Lord,  this  thy 

Child  [or,  this  thy  Servant^ 
with  thy  heavenly  grace;  that /te 
may  continue  thine  for  ever,  and 
daily  increase  in  thy  Holy  Spirit 
more  and  more,  until  he  come 
unto  thy  everlasting  kingdom 
H Tlien  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

TT  And  all  kneeling  dovvn,  the  Bishop 
shall  add, 

Let  US  pray. 

OU R Father, w ho  art  i n Heaven , 
Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; Thy 
Kingdom  come ; Thy  Will  be  done 
on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ; Give 
us  this  day  oJir  daily  bread  ; And 
foi’give  us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us ; us  not  into  templa- 


MATRIMOxNY. 


149 


tion;  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
Amen. 

IT  And  these  Collects. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  makest  ns  both  to 
will  and  to  do  those  thini^s  which 
are  good,  and  acceptable  unto 
tliy  Divine  Majesty;  we  make 
our  humble  supplications  unto 
thee  for  these  thy  servants,  up- 
on whom,  after  the  example  of 
thy  holy  Apostles,  we  have  now 
laid  our  hands;  to  certify  them, 
by  this  sign,  of  thy  favour  and 

fracious  goodness  towards  them. 

.et  thy  S'atherly  hand,  we  be- 
seech thee,  ever  be  over  them: 
Let  thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with 
them  ; And  so  lead  them  in  the 
knowledge  and  obedience  of  thy 
Word,  that  in  the  end  they  may 
obtain  everlasting  life,  through 
our  Lord  .>esus  Christ;  who,  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth 


and  reigneth  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

O ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  ever- 
lasting God,  vouchsafe,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify, 
and  govern  both  our  hearts  and 
bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws, 
and  in  the  works  of  thy  com- 
mandments; that  through  thy 
most  mighty  pi-otection,  botu 
here  and  ever,  we  may  be  pre- 
served in  body  and  soul,  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen. 

tr  Then  the  Bishop  shall  bless  them,  say- 
ing thus : 

The  blessing  of  God  Almigh- 
ty, the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  upon  you, 
and  remain  with  you  for  ever. 
Amen. 

IT  And  there  shall  none  be  admitted  to  the 
Holy  Communion,  until  such  time  as  he 
be  confirmed,  or  be  ready  and  desirous 
to  be  confirmed. 


THE  FORM  OF 

SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY. 


Tf  The  laws  respecting  Matrimony,  whether  by  pubbshing  the  Banns  m Chuiches, 
or  by  License;  being  different  in  the  several  States;  every  Minister  is  left  to  the 
direction  of  those  Laws,  in  every  thing  that  regai  dsthe  civil  contract  between 


And\vhen  the  Banns  are  pubUshed,  it  shaUbe  in  the  foUowing  form puWisA 

the  Banns  of  Marriage  between  M.  ff , and  N.  o/-— • If  any  of  you  know 

cause  or  just  impediment,  why  these  two  persons  should  not  he  joined  together  %n  ho- 
ly Matnmony,  ye  are  to  declarcit.  [This  is  the  first,second,  or  third tnneot  asking.] 

^ At  the  day  and  lime  apiioiiited  for  So- 
lemnization of  Matrimony,  tlie  Persons 
to  be  manded  shall  come  into  the  body 
of  the  Church,  or  shall  lie  ready  in  some 
jiroper  house,  with  their  friends  and 
neighbours ; and  there  standing  toge- 
ther, the  Man  on  the  right  hand,  and 
the  Woman  on  the  left,  the  Minister 
shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved,  we  are  ga- 
thered together  here  in  the 
sight  of  God,  and  in  the  face  of 
this  comparw,  to  join  together 


this  Man  and  this  Woman  in  holy 
Matrimony;  which  is  commend- 
ed of  Saint  Paul  to  be  honourable 
among  all  men ; and  therefore  is 
not  by  any  to  be  entered  into  ua- 
K 2 


advisedly  or  lightly;  but  reve- 
rently, discreetly,  advisedly,  so- 
berly, and  in  the  fear  of  God.  In- 
to tins  holy  estate,  these  two  per- 
sons ])resent  come  now  to  be 
joined.  If  any  man  can  show 
just  cause,  why  they  may  not 
lawfully  be'joined  together,  let 
him  noAV  speak,  or  else  hereafter 
for  ever  hold  his  peace. 

TT  And  also  speaking  unto  the  Persons  who 
are  to  be  married,  he  shall  say, 

I REQUIRE  and  charge  you 
both  (as  ye  will  answer  at  the 
dreadful  day  of  judgment,  when 
the  secrets  of  all  hearts  shall  be 
disclosed)  that  if*  either  of  yoti 


150  MATRIMONY. 

know  any  impediment,  why  ye 
may  not  be  lawfully  joined  to- 
gether in  Matrimony,  ye  do  now 
confess  it:  For  be  ye  well  assur- 
ed, that  if  any  persons  are  joined 
together  otherwise  than  as  God  s 
word  doth  allow,  their  marnage 
is  not  lawful. 


^ Then  shall  they  loose  their  Hands,  and 
the  Woman  her  Right  Hand  tak- 
ing the  Man  by  his  Right  Hand,  shall 
likewise  say  after  the  Minister: 


IjY.  take  thee  M.  to  my  wedded 

1 


*3  IlVl  IClWllAl. 

S' The  Minister,  if  he  shall  have  reason  to 
doubt  of  the  laxiTulness  of  the  proposed 
Maniage,  may  demand  sufficient  sure- 
1 ty  for  his  indemnification 5 but  if  no  im- 
pediment shall  be  alleged,  or  suspected, 
^ the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  mp, 


- , 

M.  AT/ILT  thou  have  this  Wo- 
W mantotliy  wedded  Wife, 


» T IIICXLI  VVF  vliy  — - / 

to  live  together  after  God’s  ordi- 
nance, in  the  holy  estate  of  Ma- 
trimony? WUt  thou  love  her, 
comfort  her,  honour,  and  keep 
her,  in  sickness  and  in  health; 
and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep 
thee  only  unto  her,  so  long  as  ye 
both  shall  live  ? , 

IT  The  Man  shall  answer,  / wilL 

5T  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  unto  the 
Woman, 


JV*.  thou  have  this  Man 


» ▼ to  thy  wedded  Husband, 
to  live  together  after  God’s  ordi- 
nance, ’^1  the  holy  estate  of  Ma- 
trimony? Wilt  thou  obey  him, 
and  serve  him,  love,  hofiopr,  and 
keep  him,  in  sickness  and  m 
health;  and, forsaking  all  others, 
keep  thee  only  unto  him,  so  long 

as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

TT  The  Woman  shall  answer,  I will, 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Who  giveth  this  Woman  to  be 
nnrried  tf>  this  Man? 


married  to  this  Man  r 
% Then  shall  they  give  their  Troth  to 
each  other  in  this  Manner ; 

% The  Minister  receiving  the  Woman  at 
her  Father’s  or  Friend'S  Hands,  shall 

cause  the  Man  with  his  Right  Hand  to 
take  the  Woman  by  her  Right  Hand, 
and  to  say  after  him  as  followeth ; 

IM.  take  thee  JV.  to  my  Avedded 
Wife,  to  have  and  to  hold,  from 
this  day  forward,  for  better  for 
worse,  for  richer  for  poorer,  in 
sickness  and  ib  he;jlth,  to  love 
and  to  cherish,  till  death  us  do 
part,  according  to  God’s  no  y 
ordinance;  anp  thereto  I plight 
thee  my  Troth 


ju  Husband,  to  have  and  to  hold, 
from  this  day  forward,  for  better 
for  worse,  tor  richer  for  poorer, 
in  sickness  and  in  health,  to  love, 
cherish,  and  obey,  till  death  us 
do  part,  according  to  God’s  hoiy 
ordinance;  and  thereto  I give 
thee  my  Troth.  . 

f Then  shall  they  again  loose  their 
Hands ; and  the  Man  shall  give  uido  tiie 
V/oman  a Ring.  And  the  Minister 
taking  the  Ring  shall  deliver  it  unto 
the  Man,  to  put  it  upon  the  fourth  r in- 
ger of  the  Woman’s  Left  Hand.  And 
the  Man  holding  the  Ring  there,  and 
taught  by  the  Minister,  shall  say, 

WITtl  this  Bing  I thee  wed, 
and  with  all  my  wor.dly 
goods  I thee  endow : In  the  naino 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen.  . 
t Then  the  Man  leaving  the  Ring^  upon 
the  fourth  Finger  of  the  Woman  s Lett 
Hand,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come  ; Thy  Will 
be  "done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ; And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation ; Rut  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen.  ' 

O ETERNAL  God,  Creator 
and  Preserver  of  all  man-  f, 
kind,  giver  of  all  spiritual  grace,  | 
the  author  of  everlasting  lue;i 
send  thy  blessing  upon  these  thy 
servants,  this  man  and  this  wo- 
man, whom  we  bless  in  thy  name; 
that  as  Isaac  and  Rebecca  lived 
faithfully  together,  so  these  per- 
sons may  surely  perform  and  keep 
the  vow  and  covenant  betwixt 
them  made,  (whereof  this 
given  and  received  is  a token  and 
pledge)  and  may  ever  remain  m 
perfect  love  and  peace  together, 
and  live  according  to  thy  laws. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


151 


til  rough  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
dmeyi. 

Then  shalltheMinister  join  their  Right 
Hands  together,  and  say,^ 
Those  whom  God  hath  joined 
together,  let  no  man  put  asunder. 
^ Then  sliall  the  Minister  speak  unto  the 
Company: 

Forasmuch  as  m and  jy. 

have  consented  together  in 
holy  Wedlock,  and  have  witness- 
ed the  same  before  God  and  this 
company,  and  thereto  have  given 
and  pledged  their  troth,  each  to 
the  other,  and  have  declared  the 
same  by  giving  and  receiving  a 


Ring,  and  by  joining  hands;  I 
pronounce,  that  they  are  Man 
and  Wife ; in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.  Jimen. 

TT  And  the  Minister  shall  add  this  Blessing; 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost,  bless, 
preserve,  and  keep  you;  The 
Lord  mercifully  with  his  favour 
look  upon  you,  and  fill  you  with 
all  spiritual  benediction  and  grace; 
that  ye  may  so  live  together  it 
this  life,  that  in  the  world  to  come 
ye  may  have  life  everlasting. 
Amm. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


^ When  any  Person  is  sick,  notice  shall 
be  given  thereof  to  the  Minister  of  the 
Parish-,  who,  coming  into  the  sick 
Person’s  House,  shall  Say, 

PEACE  be  to  this  House,  and 
to  all  that  dwell  in  it. 

V When  he  cometh  into  the  sick  Man’s 
presence,  he  shall  say,  kneeling  do\vn, 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our 
iniquities,  nor  the  iniquities 
of  our  forefathers ; spare  us,  good 
Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most 
.precious  blood;  and  be  not  an- 
gry witli  us  for  ever. 

Ans.  Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

H Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christy  have,  mercy  upon  7is. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name; 
Thy  Kingdom  come ; Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation  ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen. 

Min,  0 Lord,  save  thy  servant ; 


Ans.  Who  putteth  his  trust  in 
thee. 

Min.  Send  him  help  from  thy 
holy  place ; 

A?is.  And  evermore  mightily 
defend  him. 

Min.  Let  the  enemy  have  no 
advantage  of  him; 

Ans.  Nor  the  wicked  approach 
to  hurt  hhn.  ^ 

Min.  Be  unto  him^  O Lord,  a 
strong  tower, 

Ans.  From  the  face  of  his  ene- 
my. 

Min.  O Lord,  hear  our  prayer , 

Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto 
thee. 

Minister. 

OLORD,  look  down  from  hea- 
ven, behold,  visit, and  relieve 
this  thy  servant.  Look  upon  him 
with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy  ; give 
him  comfort  and  sure  confidence 
in  thee;  defend  him  from  the 
danger  of  the  enemy;  and  keep 
hhnin  perpetual  peace  and  safety, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Hear  us,  Almighty  and  most 
merciful  Goa  and  Saviour: 
Extend  thv  accustomed  goodness 
to  this  thy  servant,  who  is  grieved 


152  VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


with  sickness.  Sanctify,  we  be- 
seech thee,  this  tiiy  Fatherly  cor- 
rection to  kirn;  that  the  sense  of 
his  weakness  may  add  strength  to 
his  faith,  and  seriousness  to  his 
repentance  j That  if  it  shall  be  thy 
good  pleasure  to  restore  him  to 
his  former  health,  he  may  lead  the 
residue  of  his  life  in  thy  fear,  and 
to  thy  glory  ; Or  else  give  him 
grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation, 
that  after  this  painful  life  ended, 
he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life 
everlasting,  through  Jesus  Qhri^t 
our  Lord.  Ji7nen. 

^ Then  shall  the  Minister  exhort  the  sick 
Person  after  this  form,  or  other  like : 

T^EARLY  beloved,  know  this, 
” that  Almighty  God  is  the 
Lord  of  life  and  death,  and  of  all 
things  to  them  pertaining;  as 
youth,  strength,  health,  age,weak' 
ness,  and  sickness.  Wherefore, 
whatsoever  your  sickness  be, 
knowyou  certainly  that  it  is  God’s 
visitation.  And  for  what  cause 
soever  this  sickness  be  sent  unto 
you  ; whether  it  be  to  try  your 
patience  for  the  example  of 
others,  and  that  your  faith  may 
be  found,  in  the  day  of  the  Lord, 
laudable,  glorious,  and  honour- 
able, to  the  increase  of  glory  and 
endless  felicity  ; or  else  it  be  sent 
unto  you  to  correct  and  amend 
in  you  whatsoever  doth  offend 
the  eyes  of  your  heavenly  Father, 
know  you  certainly,  that  if  you 
truly  repent  you  of  your  sins,  and 
bear  your  sickness  patiently,  trust- 
ing in  God’s  mercy,  for  his  dear 
Son  Jesus  Christ’s  sake,  and  ren- 
der !into  him  humble  thanks  for 
bis  Fatlierlv  visitation,  submitting 
yourself  wholly  unto  his  will,  it 
shall  turn  to  your  profit,  and  help 
vou  forward  in  the  right  way  that 
leadeth  unto  everlasting  life. 

IT  If  the  Person  visited  be  very  sick,  then 
the  Minister  may  end  his  Exhortation 
in  this  Place,  or  ^se  proceed  : 

Take  therefore  in  good  part 
the  chastisement  of  the  Lord ; 
For,  as  Saint^Paul  saitb,  in  the 


twelfth  chapter  to  the  Hebrews^ 
Whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chas- 
teneth,  and  scourgeth  every  son 
w hom  he  receiveth.  If  ye  endure 
chastening,  God  dealetli  w ith  you 
as  with  sons  : For  what  son  is  he 
whom  the  Father  chasteneth  not  ? 
But  if  ye  be  without  chastisement, 
whereof  all  are  partakers,  then 
are  ve  bastards,  and  not  sons. 
Furtnermore,  we  have  had  fa- 
thers of  our  flesh,  which  correct- 
ed us,  and  w^e  gave  them  reve- 
rence : Shall  we  not  much  rather 
be  in  subjection  unto  the  Father 
of  spirits,  and  live  ? For  they  ve- 
rily for  a few  days  chastened  us 
after  their  owm  pleasure ; but  he 
for  our  profit,  that  w^e  might  be 
partakers  of  his  holiness.  These 
wmrds,  good  brother^  are  written 
in  holy  Scripture,  for  our  comfort 
and  instruction  ; that  we  should 
patiently,  and  with  thanksgiving, 
bear  our  heavenly  Father’s  cor- 
rection, whensoever,  by  any  man- 
ner of  adversity,  it  shall  please 
his  p’acious  goodness  to  visit  us. 
And  there  should  be  no  greater 
comfort  to  Christian  persons,  than 
to  be  made  like  unto  Christ,  by 
suffering  patiently  adversities, 
troubles,  and  sicknesses.  For 
"he  himself  went  not  up  to  joy, 
but  first  he  suffered  pain : He  en- 
tered not  into  his  glory  before  he. 
was  crucified.  So  truly  our  way 
to  eternal  joy,  is  to  suft'er  here 
with  Christ ; and  our  door  to  en- 
ter into  eternal  life,  is  gladly  to 
die  with  Christ ; that  we  mav 
rise  again  from  death,  and  dwell 
with  him  in  everlasting  life.  Now^, 
therefore,  taking  your  sickness, 
which  is  thus  profitable  for  you, 
patiently,  1 exhort  you  in  the 
name  of  God,  to  remember  the 
profession  which  you  made  un- 
to God  in  your  Baptism.  And 
forasmuch  as  after  this  life  there 
is  an  account  to  be  given  unto 
the  righteous  Judge,  by  w hom  all 
must  he  judged,  without  respect 
of  persons;  1 reauire  you  to  exa 


VISITATION  OF 
mine  yourself,  and  your  estate 
bofch  toward  God  and  man;  so 
that,  accusing  and  condemning 
yourself  for  your  own  faults,  you 
may  find  mercy  at  our  heavenly 
Father’s  hand  for  Christ’s  sake, 
and  not  be  accused  and  con- 
demned in  that  fearful  judgment. 
Therefore  I shall  rehearse  to  you 
the  Articles  of  our  Faith ; that  you 
may  know  whether  you  do  believe 
as  a Christian  7nan  should,  or  no. 
IT  Here  the  Minister  shall  rehearse  the  Ar- 
ticles of  the  Faith,  saying  thus: 

Dost  thou  believe  in  God  the 
Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  be- 
gotten Son  our  Lord  ? And  that  he 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  that  he 
sutfered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was 
crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  that 
he  went  down  into  hell,  and  also 
did  rise  again  the  third  day;  that 
he  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sit- 
teth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
F ather  Almighty;  and  from  thence 
shall  come  a^ain  ^ the  end  of  the 
world,  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead  ^ 

And  dost  thou  believe  in  the 
Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Catholic 
Church;  The  Communion  of 
Saints;  The  Remission  of  sins; 
The  Resurrection  of  the  fiesh; 
and  everlasting  life  after  death 
TT  The  sick  Person  sliall  answer, 

All  this  I steadfastly  believe. 
Then  sliaJl  the  Minister  examine,  whe- 
ther he  rejjent  him  truly  of  his  sins,  and 
be  in  charity  with  all  the  world ; ex- 
horting him  to  forgive  from  the  bottom 
of  his  lieart,  all  persons  that  have  of- 
fended him ; and  if  he  hath  offended  any 
other,  to  ask  them  forgiveness;  and 
where  he  liath  done  injuiy  or  wrong 
to  any  man,  t’nat  he  make  amends  to  the 
uttermost  of  his  power.  And  if  he  hath 
not  iiefore  disposed  of  his  goods,  let 
him  then  be  admonished  to  make  his 
Will,  and  to  declare  his  debts,  what  he 
oweth,  ami  what  is  owing  unto  him, 
for  the  better  dicharging  of  his  con- 
.science,  and  thequietness  of  his  Execu- 
tors. But  men  should  often  be  put  in 
remembemuce  Ui  take  order  for  the 


THE  SICK.  153 

settling  of  their  temporal  estates, 
whilst  they  are  in  health. 

IT  - The  Exhortation  before  rehearsed  may 
be  said  before  the  Minister  begin  his 
Prayer,  as  he  shall  see  cause. 

IT  The  Minister  shall  not  omit  earnestly 
to  move  such  sick  persons  as  are  of 
ability,  to  be  liberal  to  the  poor. 

U And  then  the  Minister  shall  say  the^Col- 
lect  following. 

Let  US  pray. 

OMOST  merciful  God,  who, 
according  to  the  multitude 
of  thy  mercies,  dost  so  put  away 
the  sins  of  those  who  truly  repent, 
that  thou  rememberest  them  no 
more ; open  thine  eye  ofmercy  up- 
on this  thy  servant,  who  most  ear- 
nestly desireth  pardon  and  for- 
giveness. Renew  in  him,  most 
loving  Father,  whatsoever  hath 
been  decayed  by  the  fraud  and 
malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  his  own 
carnal  will  and  frailness ; preserve 
and  continue  this  sick  member  in 
the  unity  of  the  Cfiurch;  consider 
his  contrition,  accept  his  tears, 
assuage  his  pain,  as  shall  seem  to 
thee  most  expedient  for  him.  And 
forasmuch  as  he  putteth  his  full 
trust  only  in  thy  mercy,  impute 
not  unto  him  his  former  sins,  but 
strengthen  him  with  thy  bleissed 
Spirit;  and  when  thou  art  pleased 
to  take  him  hence,  take  him  unto 
thy  favour,  through  the  merits  of 
thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  A?nen. 

V Then  shall  the  Minister  say  this  Psalm: 
Psalm  130.  De  Profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I called 
unto  thee,  O Lord ; Lord,  hear 
my  voice. 

O let  thine  ears  consider  well 
the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme 
to  mark  what  is  done  amiss;  O 
Lord,  who  may  abide  it? 

For  there  is  mercy  with  thee; 
therefore  shalt  thou  be  feared. 

I look  for  the  Lord,  my  soul 
doth  wait  for  him;  in  his  word 
is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord 


VISlTAflON  OF  THE  SICK. 


254 

before  the  morning  watch  ; I §ay, 
before  the  morning  watch. 

O Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord,  for 
with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy; 
and  with  him  is  plenteous  re- 
demption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 

IT  Addins,'  this : 

O SAVIOUR  of  the  world,  who 
by  thy  Cross  and  precious 
Blood  hast  redeemed  us;  save 
us  and  help  us,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  0 Lord. 

U Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

The  Almighty  Lord,  who  is  a 
most  strong  tower  to  all 
those  who  put  their  trust  in  him, 
to  whom  all  things  in  heaven,  in 
earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do 
bow  and  obey,  be  now  and  ever- 
more thy  defence ; and  make  thee 
know  and  feel,  that  there  is  none 
other  name  under  heaven  given 
to  man,  in  whom,  and  through 
whom,  thou  raayest  receive  health 
and  salvation,  but  only  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  v3//ie». 

IT  Here  Ihe  Minister  may  use  any  part  of 
the  service  of  this  Book,  which,  in  his 
discretion,  he  shall  think  convenient  to 
the  occasion',  and  after  that  shall  say, 

UNTO  God’s  gracious  mercy 
and  protection  we  commit 
thee:  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and 
keep  thee:  The  Lord  make  his 
face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 
gracious  unto  thee : The  Lord  lift 
up  his  countenance  upon  thee, 
and  give  thee  peace  both  now 
and  evermore.  Amen. 

Tf  Prayers  which  may  be  said  with  the 
ioi-egoing  service,  or  any  part  thereof, 
at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

^ A Prayer  for  a skk  Child. 

O ALMIGHTY  God  and  mer- 
ciful Father,  to  whom  alone 
belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death ; 
look  down  from  heaven,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of 
mcrcv  upon  this  Child,  now  lying 
upon*  the  bed  of  sickness:  Visit 
hiiih  O Lord,  with  thy  salvation; 
deliver  him  in  thy  good  appointed 
time  L’om  his  bodily  pain,  and 


save  his  soul  for  thy  mercies’ sake  ^ 
that  if  it  shall  be  thy  pleasure  to 
prolong  his  days  here  on  earth, 
he  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  in- 
strument of<hy  glory,  by  serving 
thee  faithfully and  doing  good  in  | 
his  generation ; or  else  receive  him 
into  those  heavenly  habitations, 
where  the  souls  of  those  who 
sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy 
perpetual  rest  and  felicity:  Grant 
this,  O Lord,  for  thy  mercies’  sake, 
in  the  same  thy  Son  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Chirst,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  w orld  without  end. 
Amen. 

IT  A Prayer  for  a sick  Person,  when  Uiere 
appearetli  but  small  hope  of  recoveiy. 

O FATHER  of  mercies,  and 
God  of  all  comfort,  our  only 
help  in  time  of  need ; We  fly  unto 
thee  for  succour  in  behalf  of  this 
thy  servant,  here  lying  under  thy 
hand  in  great  weakness  of  body : 
Look  graciously  upon  him,  O 
Lord ; and  the  more  the  outward 
man  decayeth,  strengthen  him,  we 
beseech  thee,  so  much  the  more 
continually  with  thy  grace ’and 
Holy  Spirit,  in  the  inner  man; 
Give  him  unfeigned  repentance  for 
all  the  errors  of  his  life  past,  and 
steadfast  faith  in  thy  Son  Jesus, 
that  his  sins  may  be  ^one  away 
by  thy  mercy,  and  pardon  seal- 

ed in  Heaven, before  he  go  hence, 
and  be  no  more  seen.  W e know,  O 
Lord,  that  there  is  no  w^ord  impos- 
sible with  thee;  and  that,  if  thou 
wilt,  thou  canst  even  yet  raise  /urn 
up,and  grant /liwalonger  continu- 
ance amongst  us : Yet,  forasmuch 
as  in  all  appearance  the  time  of 
his  dissolution  draw’eth  near,  so 
fit  and  prepare  him,  we  beseech 
thee,  against  the  hour  of  death, 
that  after  his  departure  hence  in 
peace,  and  in  thy  favour,  hjs  soul 
may  be  received  into  thine  ever- 
lasting kingdom;  through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ  thine  only  Son,  our  Lord 
and  Saviour.  Anm. 


VISIIATION  OF  THE  SICK.  155 


V A Commendatory  Prayer  for  a sick 
Person  at  the  point  of  departure. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  with 
whom  do  live  the  spirits  of 
just  men  made  perfect,  after  they 
are  delivered  from  their  earthly 
prisons;  we  humbly  commend 
the  soul  of  this  thy  servant,  our 
dear  brothery  into  thy  hands,  as 
into  the  hands  of  a faithful  Crea- 
tor, and  most  merciful  Saviour; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee, 
that  it  may  be  precious  in  thy 
«ight : Wash  it,  we  pray  thee,  in 
yhe  blood  of  that  immaculate 
Lamb,  that  was  slain  to  take  away 
the  sins  of  the  world ; that  what- 
soever defilements  it  may  have 
contracted  in  the  midst  of  this 
miserable  and  naughty  world, 
throu^^h  the  lust  of  the  flesh,  or 
the  wiles  of  Satan,  being  purged 
and  done  away,  it  may  be  pre- 
sented pure  and  without  spot 
before  tliee.  Arid  teach  us  who 
survive,  in  this,  and  other  like 
daily  spectacles  of  mortality,  to 
see  how  frail  and  unce'rtain^our 
own  condition  is;  and  so  to  num- 
ber our  days,  that,  we  may  seri- 
ously apply  our  hearts  to  that  holy 
and  "heavenly  wisdom,  whilst  we 
live  here,  which  may  in  the  end 
bring  us  to  life  everlasting, 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
thine  only  Son  our  Lord.  Amen. 
A Prayer  for  Persons  troubled  in  Mind 
or  in  Conscience. 

O BLESSED  Lord,  the  Father 
of  mercies,  and  the  God  of 
all  comforts,  we  beseech  thee, 
look  down  in  pity  and  compassion 
upon  this  thy  afflicted  servant. 
Tliou  writest  bitter  things.against 
himy  and  makest  him  to  possess 
his  former  iniquities : Thy  wrath 
lieth  hard  upon  himj  and  his  soul 
is  full  of  trouble : But,  O merciful 
God,  who  hast  written  thy  holy 
word  for  our  learning,  that  we, 
through  patience  and  comfort  of 
thy  holy  Scriptures,  might  have 
hope;  give  him  a right  under- 
BUuiding  of  himself y and  of  thy 


threats  and  promises ; that  he  may 
neither  cast  away  his  confidence 
in  thee,  nor  place  it  any  where 
but  in  thee.  Give  him  strength 
against  all  his  temptations,  and 
heal  all  his  distempers ; Break  not 
the  bruised  reed,  nor  quench  the 
smoking  flax:  Shut  not  up  tliy 
tender  mercies  in  displeasure ; 
but  make  him  to  hear  of  joy  and 
gladness,  that  the  bones  whicli 
Uiou  hast  broken  may  rejoice : 
Deliver  hhn  from  fear  of  the  ene- 
my, and  lift  up  the  light  of  thy 
countenance  upon  him  ; and  give 
him  peace, through  the  merits  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

U A Praj'er  which  may  be  said  by  tlie 
Minister,  in  behalf  of  all  present  at  tlie 
Visitation. 

OGOD,  whose  days  are  with- 
out end,  and  whose  mercies 
cannot  be  numbered ; make  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  deeply  sensible 
of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty 
of  human  life ; and  let  thy  Holy 
Spirit  lead  us  through  this  vale  of 
misery,  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness, all  the  days  of  our  lives  * 
That,  when  we  shall  have  served 
thee  in  our  generation,  we  may 
be  gathered  unto  our  fathers,  hav- 
ing the  testimony  of  a good  con- 
science ; in  the  communion  of 
the  Catholic  Church ; in  the  con- 
fidence of  a certain  faith ; in  the 
comfort  of  a reasonable,  religious, 
and  holy  hope;  in  favour  with 
thee  our  God,  and  in  perfect  cha- 
rity with  the  world:  All  which 
we  ask  through  Jesris  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

IT  A Prayer  which  may  be  said  in  case  of 
sudden  surprise  and  immediate  danger. 

OM0ST  gracious  Father,  we 
flv  unto  thee  for  mercy  in 
behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  here  ly- 
ing under  the  sudden  visitation  of 
thine  hand.  If  it  be  thy  will, 
preserve  his  life,  that  there  may 
be  place  for  repentance:  But,  it 
thou  hast  otherwise  appointed, 
let  thy  mercy  supply  to  him  the 
want  of  tlm  usual  opportunity  for 


156  THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 


the  trimming  of  hi<i  lamp.  Stir 
up  in  him  such  sorrow  for  sin, 
and  such  fervent  love  to  thee,  as 
may  in  a short  time  do  the  work 
of  many  days:  That  among  the 
praises  which  thy  Saints  and  holy 
Angels  shall  sing  to  the  honour 
of  thy  mercy  through  eternal 
ages,  it  may  be  to  thy  unspeaka- 
ble glory,  that  thou  hast  redeem- 
ed the  soul  of  this  thy  servant 
from  eternal  death,  and  made  him 
partaker  of  the  everlasting  life, 
which  is  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  A Thanksgiving  for  the  beginning  of  a 
recovery. 

Great  and  mighty  God,  who 
bringest  down  to  the  grave, 
and  bringest  up  again  ; we  bless 
thy  wonderful  goodness,  for  hav- 
ing tdrned  our  heaviness  into  joy 
and  our  mourning  into  gladness, 


by  restoring  this  our  brother  to 
some  degree  oihis  former  health. 
Blessed  be  thy  name,  that  thou 
didst  not  forsake  him  in  his  sick- 
ness ; but  didst  visit  /tm  with  com- 
forts from  above ; didst  support 
him  in  patience  and  submission  to 
thy  will;  and,  at  last,  didst  send 
him  seasonable  relief.  Perfect, 
we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  mercy 
towards  him;  and  prosper  the 
means  which  shall  be  made  use 
of  for  his  cure:  That  being  re- 
stored to  health  of  body,  vigour 
of  mind,  and  cheerfulness  of  spi- 
rit, he  may  be  able  to  go  to  thine 
house,  to  offer  thee  an  oblation 
with  great  gladness ; and  to  bless 
thy  holy  name  for  all  thy  good- 
ness towards  him,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour;  To  whom 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  be 
all  honour  and  glory  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 

IT  Forasmuch  as  all  mortal  men  are  subject  to  many  sudden  perils,  diseases,  and 
sicknesses,  and  ever  uncertain  what  time  they  shall  depart  out  of  this  life;  there- 
fore, to  the  intent  they  may  be  always  in  readiness  to  die,  whensoever  it  shall 
please  Almighty  God  to  call  them,  the  Ministers  shall  diligently  from  time  to  time 
(but  especially  in  the  time  of  pestilence,  or  other  infectious  sickness)  exhort  their 
Parishioners  to  the  often  receiving  of  the  Holy  Communion  of  the  Body  and 
Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  when  it  shall  be  publicly  administered  in  the  Church', 
that  so  doing,  they  may,  in  case  of  sudden  visitation,  have  the  less  cause  to  b«# 
disquieted  for  lack  of  the  same.  But  if  the  sick  person  be  not  able  to  come  to  the 
Church,  and  yet  is  desirous  to  receive  the  Communion  in  his  house;  then  he  must 
give  timely  notice  to  the  Minister,  signifying  also  how  many  there  are  to  com- 
' municate  with  him  (which  shall  be  two  at  the  least ;)  and  all  things  necessary  be- , 
ing  prepared,  the  Minister  shall  there  celebrate  the  Holy  Communion,  beginning 
with  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gosjiel,  here  following: 


The  Collect. 

Almighty  everlivlug  God, 
Maker  of  mankind,  who  dost 
correct  those  whom  thou  dost 
love, and  chastise  every  one  whom 
thou  dost  receive;  we  beseech 
thee  to  have  mercy  upon  this  thy 
servant  visited  witli  thine  hand  ; 
and  to  grant  that  he  may  take  his 
sickness  patiently , and  recover  his 
bodily  health,  if  it  be  thy  gracious 
will;  and  that  whensoever  his 


soul  sh{)ll  depart  from  the  body? 
it  may  be  without  spot  presented 
unto  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  xii.  5. 

My  son,  despise  not  thou  the 
chastening  of  the  Lord,  nor 
faint  when  thou  art  rebuked  oi 
him.  For  whom  the  Lord  lov'eth, 
he  chasteneth;  and  scourgelh 
every  son  whom  he  receive! h. 


BURIAL  OF 
The  Gcspe..  St.  John  v.  24. 

VERILY,  verily,  Isay  unto  you. 
He  that  heareth  mv  word, 
and  helieveth  on  him  that  sent 


THE  DEAD.  157 

me>  hath  everlasting  life,  and  shall 
not  come  into  condemnation  i 
but  is  passed  from  death  unto  life. 


?r  After  which  the  Minister  shall  proceed  according  to  the  Form  before  prescribed 
for  ine  Holy  Communion,  beginning  at  the  words,  Ye  who  do  t'tnily,  kc. 

IT  At  the  time  of  the  distribution  of  the  Holy  Sacrament,  the  Minister  shall  first  re- 
ceive the  Connnunion  himself,  and  after  minister  unto  those  who  are  appointed  to 
communicate  with  the  sick,  and  last  of  all  to  the  sick  person. 

% But  if  a man,  either  by  reason  of  extremity  of  sickness,  or  for  want  ot  warning  in 
due  time  to  the  Minister,  or  for  lack  of  company  to  receive  with  him,  or  by  any 
other  Just  impediment,  do  not  receive  the  Sacrament  of  Christ  s Body  and  Blood, 
the  Minister  shall  instruct  him,  that  if  he  do  truty  repent  him  of  his  sms,  and  steat^ 
lastly  lielieve  that  .Ipsus  Christ  hath  suffered  death  upon  the  Gross  fOT  h^,  and 
slu*d  his  blood  for  his  redemption,  earnestly  remembering  the  Tienefits  he  hath 
therebr^  and  giving  him  hearty  thanks  therefor,  he  doth  eat  ^nd  drink  the  Body 
and  Blood  of  our  SaviourChrist  profitably  to  his  soul’s  Health,  although  he  do  not 
receive  the  Sacrament  with  his  mouth.  ^ ^ . n * 

^ Wlien  the  sick  Person  is  visited  and  receiveth  the  Holy  Commumon  ml  at  one 
time,  then  the  Minister,  for  more  expedition,  shall  cut  off  the  Form  of  the  Visita- 
tion at  the  Psalm,  and  go  straight  to  the  Communion.  t,  • i xr  • n 

V In  the  times  of  contagious  sickness  or  disease,  when  none  of  the  Parish  or  I^mgh- 
bom’s  can  be  gotten  to  communicate  with  the  sick  in  their  houses,  lor  fear  ol  the 
infection;  upon  special  request  of  the  diseased,  the  Minister  alone  may  commum- 
cate  with  him. 


THE  ORHER  FOR 

THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

ff  Here  is  to  be  noted,  that  the  Office  ensuing  is  not  to  be  used  for  any  unbaptized 
Ar.iilts,  any  who  die  excommunicate,  or  w ho  have  laid  violent  hands  upon'ihem- 

r The  Minister,  meeting  the  Coi*pse  at  the  entrance  of  the  Church-yard,  and  going 
before  it  either  into  the  Church,  or  towards  the  Grave,  shall  say,  or  sing, 

IT  After  they  are  come  into  the  Church, 


I AM  the  resurrection  and  the 
life,  saith  the  Lord;  he  that 
])elievethifi  me,  though  he  were 
dead,  vet  shall  he  live:  And  who- 
soever livelli  and  helieveth  in 
me,  sliall  never  die.  St.  John  xi. 
25, 2G.  , 

I KNOW  that  mv  Redeemer  liv- 
elh,  and  that  he  .shall  stand  at 
the  latter  day  upon  iha  earth;. 
And  though  after  my  skin  worms 
destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh 
shall  I see  God;  whom  I shall 
see  for  myself,  and  mine  eyes 
shall  behold,  and  not  another. 
jTo/?  xix.25,  26, 27.  * 

WE  brought  nothing  into  this 
world,  and  it  is  certain  wo 
can  carry  nothing  out.  The  Lord 
gave,  and  the  Lord  bath  taken  a* 
way:  blessed  be  the  name  of  the 
Oord.  lTijn.vi.7.  Job  I 2} . 

O 


shall  be  said  or  sung  tlie  following  An- 
them, taken  from  the  39th  and  90th 
Psalms. 

Lord,  let  me  know  my  end, 
and  the  number  of  my  days ; 
that  1 may  be  certified  how  long 
I have  to  live. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my 
days  as  it  were  a span  long ; and 
mine  age  is  even  as  nothing  in 
respect  of  thee  ; and  verily  every 
man  living  is  altogether  vanity.. 
For  man  walkelh  in  a vain 
shadow,  and  disquieteth  himself 
in  vain ; he  heapeth  up  riches, 
and  cannot  tell  who  shall  gather 
them. 

And  now.  Lord,  wliat  is  rny 
hope  ? Truly  my  hope  is  even  iii 
thee. 

Deliver  me  frotn  all  mine. 


15S  BURIAL  OF 

fences  ; aiul  inake  me  not  a re- 
buke unto  the  foolisii. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost 
chasten  man  for  sin,  thou  makest 
his  beauty  to  consume  away,  like 
as  it  were  a moth  fretting*  a gar- 
ment: every  man  theretore  is  but, 
vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord ; and 
with  thine  ears  consider  my  call- 
ing: Hold  not  thy  peace  at  my 
tears. 

Fori  am  a stranger  with  thee, 
and  a sojourner}  as  all  my  fa- 
thers were. 

O spare  me  a little,  that  I may 
recover  ray  strength;  before  I go 
hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  bur  re- 
fuge, from  one  generation  to  an- 
other. 

Before  the  mountains  were 
brought  forth,  or  ever  the  earth 
and  the  world  were  made,  thou 
art  God  from  everlasting,  and^ 
world  without  end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruc- 
tion; again  thou  sayest,  Comci 
again,  ye  children  of  men.^ 

For  a thousand  in  thy 

sight  are  but  as  yesterday  ; see- 
ing that  is  past  as  a watch  in  the 
night. 

As  soon  as  thouscatterest  them, 
they  are  even  as  asleep ; and  fade 
away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and 
groweth  up ; but  in  the  evening 
it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  wi- 
4hered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy 
displeasure ; and  are  afraid  at 
thv  wrathful  indignation. 

"Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  be- 
fore thee;  and  our  secret  sins  in 
the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all 
our  days  are  gone:  VVe  bringj 
our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a 
tale  that  is  told.  , 

The  days  of  our  age  are  three- 
score years  and  ten;  and  though 
men  be  so  strong  that  they  come 
to  fourscore  ycars;  yet  their 


THE  DEAD. 

strength  then  but  labour  and  sor 
row;  so  soon  passeth  it  away, 
and  we  are  gone. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our 
days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to 
the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

TT  Then  shall  follow  the  Lesson,  taken  out 
of  the  fifteenth  Chapter  of  the  first 
Epistle  of  St.  Paul  to  the  Corinthians. 

1 Cor.  XV.  20. 

NOW  is  Christ  risen  from  the 
dead,  and  become  fhe  first 
fruits  of  them  that  slept.  For 
since  by  man  came  death,  by 
man  came  also  the  resurrection 
of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all 
die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive.  But  every  man  in 
his  own  order:  Christ  the  first 
fruits ; afterward  they  that  are 
Christ’s,  at  his  coming.  Tiien 
cometh  the  end,  when  he  shall 
have  delivered  up  the  kingdom 
to  God,  even  the  Father;  when 
he  shall  have  put  down  all  rule, 
and  all  authority,  and  power. 
For  he  must  reign  till  he  hath 
put  all  enemies  under  his  feet. 
The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  de- 
stroyed is  death  •-  for  he  hath  put 
all  things  under  his  feet.  But 
when  he  saith  all  things  are  put 
under  him,  it  is  manifest  that  he 
is  excepted  which  did  put  all 
things  under  him.  And  when  all 
things  shall  be  subdued  unto  him, 
then  shall  the  Son  also  himself 
be  subject  unto  him,  that  put  all 
things  under  him,  that  God  may 
be  all  in  all.  Else  what  shad 
they  do  which  are  baptized  for 
the" dead,  if  the  dead  rise  not  at 
all.?  ^Vhv  are  they  then  baptized 
for  the  dead .?  And  why  stand  \\t% 
in  jeopardy  every  hour?  1 protest 
by  your  rejoicing,  which  I have 
in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  I die 
daily.  If  after  the  manner  of  men 
1 h"ave  fought  with  beasts 


BURIAL  OU 
Efjjiesils,  what  advanlasretli  it  me 
if  the  dead  rise  not  r Let  ns  eat 
and  drink,  for  lo-morrow  we  die. 
Be  not  deceived:  Evi!  commvim* 
cations  corrupt  good  manners. 
Awake  to  righteousness,  and  sm 
not:  for  some  have  not  the  know- 
ledge of  God.  I speak  thistojmur 
shame.  Bat  some  man  will  say, 
How  are  the  dead  raised  up  and 
with  what  body  do  they  come.'' 
Thou  fool,  that  which  tliou  so  west 
is  not  quickened,  except  it  die. 
And  that  which  thou  sowmst,thou 
sowmst  not  that  body  that  shall 
be,  but  bare  gi;ain ; it  may  chance 
of  wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain. 
But  God  giveth  it  a body  as  it 
hath  pleased  him;  and  to  every 
seed  his  own  body.  All  flesh  is  not 
the  same  flesh ; but  there  is  one 
kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another  flesh 
of  beasts,  another  of  fishes,  and 
another  of  birds.  There  are  also 
celestial  bodies,  and  bodies  ter- 
restrial : But  the  glory  of  the  ce- 
lestial is  one,  and  the  glory  of 
the  teiTestrial  is  another.  There 
is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  ano- 
ther glory  of  the  moon,  and  ano- 
ther glory  of  the  stars : F or  one  star 
dilFereth  from  another  star  in 
glory.  So  also  is  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead.  It  is  sown  in 
corruption;  it  is  raised  in  incor- 
ruption: It  is  sow  n in  dishonour; 
it  is  raised  in  glory  : It  is  sown  in 
weakness;  it  is  raised  in  power: 
It  is  sown  a natural  body ; it  is 
raised  a spiritual  body.  T here  is 
a natural  body,  and  there  is  a spi- 
ritual body.  And  so  it  is  written. 
The  first  man  Adam  w as  made  a 
living  soul,  the  last  Adam  was 
made  a quickening  spirit.  How- 
beit,  that  was  not  first  which  is 
spiritual,  but  that  wdiich  is  natu- 
ral; and  afterw'ard  that  w'hich  is 
spiritual.  The  first  man  is  of  the 
earth,  earthy:  The  second  inHii 
is  the  Lord  trom  heaven.  As  is 
llie  e.'ulhy,  such  are  they  that  are 
earthy:  and  as  is  the  heavenly, 
such  are  they  also  that  arc  hea- 


THE  DEAD.  159 

venly.  And  as  xve  have  borne 
the  image  of  the  earthy,  w^e  shall 
also  bear  the  image  of  th.e  hea- 
venly. iNovv  this  1 say , brethren, 
that  flesh  and  blood'  cannot  in- 
lun-it  the  kingdom  of  God;  nei- 
ther doth  corruption  inherit  in- 
corruption. Behold,  I show  you 
a mystery:  We  shall  not  all  sleep, 
but\ve  shall  all  be  changed,  in  a 
moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an 
eye,  at  the  last  trump : For  the 
trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the 
dead  shall  be  raised  incorimpli- 
ble,  and  we  shall  be  changed.  F or 
this  corruptible  must  put  on  iii- 
coiTuption,  and  this  mortal  must 
put  on  immortality.  So  when 
this  corruptible  shall  have  put 
on  incormption,  and  this  mortal 
shall  have  put  on  immortality, 
then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the 
saying  that  is  written.  Death  is 
swallowed  up  in  victory.  O 
death,  where  is  ilij  sting.?  O 
grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? The 
sting  of  death  is  sin,  and  the 
strength  of  sin  is  the  law.  But 
thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth 
us  the  victory  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  Therefore,  riiy  be- 
loved brethren,  be  ye  steadfast, 
unmoveable,  aUvays  abounding 
in  the  W'ork  of  the  Lord ; foras- 
much as  ye  know  that  your  la- 
bour is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

TT  When  they  come  to  the  grave,  while 
tl  e Cm-pse  is  made  ready  to  be  laid 
into  the  earth,  shall  be  sung  or  s<dd, 
1\/|  AN,  that  is  born  of  a woman, 
Iv  I.  hath  but  a shorttime  to  live, 
and  is  full  of  misery.  He  cometh 
up,  and  is  cut  down  like  a flow  er; 
he  fleeth  as  it  were  a shadow, 
and  never continueth  in  one  stay. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in 
death : Of  whom  may  we  seek  for 
succour. but  of  thec,0  Lord,  who 
for  our  sins  art  justly  displeased. 

Yc't,  O Lord  God  most  lioly,0 
Lord  most  mighty,  O holy  and 
most  nirr«‘iful  Saviour,  deliver  us 
not  into  the  bitter  pains  ol'  eter- 
nal (h'ath. 


i60  BURIAL  OF 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  se- 
crets of  our  hearts:  shut  not  thy 
merciful  ears  to  our  prayers ; but 
spare  us,  Lord  most  holN^,  O God 
most  mighty,  O holy  and  ’merci- 
ful Saviour,  thou  most  worthy 
Judge  eternal,  sufter  us  not,  at 
our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of 
death  to  fall  from  thee. 

IT  Then,  while  the  earth  shall  be  cast  up- 
on the  body  by  some  standing  by,  the 
Minister  shall  say, 

Forasmuch  as  it  hath  pleas- 
ed Almighty  God,  in  his  wise 
Providence,  to  take  out  of  this 
world  the  Soul  of  our  deceased 
Brother)  we  therefore  commit  his 
Body  to  the  ground ; earth  to 
earth, ashes  to  ashes,  dust  to  dust: 
looking  for  the  general  resurrec- 
tion in  the  last  Bay,  and  the  life 
of  the  World  to  come,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  at  whose 
second  coming  in  glorious  Ma- 
jesty to  judge  the  World,  the 
Earth  and  the  Sea  shall  give  up 
their  Dead;  and  the  corruptible 
l^odies  of  those  who  sleep  in 
him  shatll  be  changed,  and  made 
like  unto  his  own  glorious  Body ; 
according  to  the  mighty  working 
whereby  he  is  able  to  subdue  all 
things  unto  himself. 

TT  Then  shall  be  said,  or  sung, 

I HEARD  a voice  from  heaven, 
saying  unto  me.  Write,  from 
henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead 
wiio  die  in  the  Lord;  even  so 
saith  the  Spirit;  for  they  rest 
from  their  labours.  Rev.  xiv.  13. 
T Tlien  the  Minister  shall  say  tlie  Lord’s 
Prayer. 

OUR  Fatlier,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will 
begone  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
Itrcad;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen. 

"IT  Then  the  IMini'^ter  shall-say  one  or  both 
of  the  following  Prayers,  at  hi*  cliscrc- 
lion. 


THE  DEAD. 

Almighty  God,  with  whom 

do  live  the  spirits  of  tho|e 
who  depart  hence  in  the  Lord  ; i 
and  with  whom  the  souls  of  the 
faithful,  after  they  are  delivered 
from  the  burden  of  the  flesh,  are 
in  joy  and  felicity  ; we  give  thee 
hearty  thanks  for  the  good  exam- 
ples of  all  those  thy  servants,  who, 
having  finished  their  course  in 
faith,  do  now  re^  from  their  la- 
bours. And  we  beseech  thee, 
that  we,  with  all  those  who  are 
departed  in  the  true  faith  of  thy 
holy  name,  may  have  our  perfect 
consummation  and  bliss,  both  in 
body  and  soul,  in  thy  eternal  and 
everlasting  glory,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

O MERCIFUL  God,  the  Fa- 
ther of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  is  the  resurrection 
and  the  life;  in  whom  whoso- 
ever believeth,  shall  live,  though 
he  die ; and  whosoever  liveth 
and  believeth  in  him,  shall  not 
die  eternally ; who  also  hath 
taught  us,  by  his  holy  Apostle  St. 
Paul,  not  to  be  sorry,  as  men 
without  hope,  for  those  who  sleep 
in  him;  we  humbly  beseech  thee, 

O F ather,to  raise  us  from  the  death 
of  sin  unto  the  life  of  righteous- 
ness ; that  w^hen  we  shall  depart 
this  life,  we  may  rest  in  him  ; and 
that  at  the  general  resurrection 
in  the  last  day,  we  may  be  found 
acceptable  in  thy  sight;  and  re- 
ceive that  blessing,  which  thy 
well-beloved  Son  shall  then  pro- 
nounce  to  all  who  love  and  fear 
thee,  saying.  Come,  ye  blessed 
children  of  my  Father,  receive 
the  kingdom  prepared  for  you 
from  the  beginning  of  the  world: 
Grant  this,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
merciful  Father,  tlirougli  Jesus 
Christ  our  Mediator  and  Re- 
deemer. Amen. 

'^I^HE  grace  of  our  Lord  .Jesus 
X Christ,  and  tlie  love  of  God, 
and  tlie  fellowship  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  us  ail  evermore 
j Amen. 


161 


The  Thanksgiving  of  Women  alter  Ciiild-Birth, 

COMMONLY  CALLED 

THE  CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 

V This  Service,  or  the  concluding:  Prayer  alone,  as  it  stfvnds  among  the  Occasion^ 
Prayers  and  Thanksgivings,  may  be  used  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

H The  Woman,  at  the  usual  Time  after  her  Delivery,  shall  come  into  the  Ohurch 
decently  apparelled,  and  there  shall  kneel  down  in  some  convenient  place,  as  hath 
been  accustomed,  eras  the  Ordinary  shall  direct;  And  then  the  Priest  shall  say 


unto  her, 

Forasmuch  as  it  hath  pleas- 
ed Almighty  God,  ot  his 
goodness,  to  give  yon  safe  deli- 
verance, and  to  preserve  you  in 
the  great  danger  of  child-birth ; 
you  shall  therefore  give  hearty 
thanks  unto  God,  and  say, 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  follow- 
ing Hymn,  taken  from  the  116th  Psalm. 

Dilexif  quoniam. 

I AM  well  pleased  that  the  Lord 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
prayer ; 

That  he  hath  inclined  bis  oar 
unto  me;  Therefore  tvill  1 call 
upon  him  as  long  as  I live. 

i found  trouble  and  heaviness, 
and  1 called  upon  the  name  of 
the  Lord ; O Lord,  I beseech  thee, 
deliver  iny  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  riglit- 
cojis;  yea,  our  God  is  mercitul. 

What  reward  shall  I give  unto 
the  r.ord,  for  all  the  benefits  that 
he  hath  done  unto  me 

I will  receive  the  cup  of  salva- 
tion ; and  call  upon  the  name  of 
the  I.ord. 

I will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  his  people  ; in  the 
courts  of  the  Lord’s  house,  even 
in  the  midst  of  thee,  O Jerusalem. 
Praise  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to 
the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.  Jhnen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord’s 
Prayer,  with  what  follows:  But  the 


Lord’s  Prayer  may  be  omitted,  if  this 
be  used  wdth  the  Morning  or  Evening 
Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will 
be  done  on  Earth,  as  it  is  in  Hea- 
ven ; Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ; And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation  ; But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Jhnm. 

Min.  O Lord,  save  this  woman 
thv  servant: 

''Jris.  Who  puttetli  her  trust  in 
thee.  ' 

Min.  Be  thou  to  her  a strong 
tower, 

Ans.  From  the  face  of  her  en- 
emy. 

Min.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer: 
Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come  un- 
to thee. 

Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  we  give 
thee  humble  thinks, for  that 
thou  hast  been  graciously  pleas- 
ed to  preserve,  through  the  great 
pain  and  peril  of  Child-birth,  this 
woman  thy  servant,  who  desires 
now  to  offer  her  praises  and 
thanksgivings  unto  thee.  Grant, 
we  beseech  thee,  most  merciful 
Father,  that  she,  through  thy 
help,  may  both  faithfully  live, 
and  walk  according  to  tny  will 
in  this  life  present,  and  also  may 
be  partaker  of  everlasting  glory 
in  the  life  to  come,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


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^ The  Woman  that  cometh  to  give  her  thanks,  must  offer  accustomed  offerings, 
which  shall  be  applied  by  the  Blinister  and  the  Church- Wardens  to  the  relief  of 
disti-essed  Women  in  Child -bed:  And  if  there  be  a Communion,  it  is  convenient 
that  she  receive  the  Holy  Communion. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER 

TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

H The  Morning  and  Evening  Service  to  he  used  daily  at  Sea^  shall  be  tine  same  which 
is  appointed  in  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer. 

Help,  Lord,  and  save  us  for  thy  mercies 
sake,  in  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

OM0ST  glorious  and  gracious  Lord 
God,  Nwho  dwellest  in  heaven,  but 
beholdest  all  things  below  f look  down* 
we  beseech  thee,  and  hear  us,  calling  out 
of  the  depf . of  misery,  and  out  of  the 
jaws  of  this  <leatb,  which  is  now  ready  to 
swallow  us  up : Save,  Lord,  or  else  we 
perish.  The  living,  the  living  shall  praise 
thee.  O send  thy  word  of  command  to 
rebuke  the  raging  Winds,  and  the  roar- 
ing Seaj  that  we,  being  delivered  from 
this  distress,  may  live  to  sferve  thee,  and 
to  glorify  thy  name  all  th^  days  of  our 
life.  Hear,  Lord,  and  save  us,  for  the  in- 
finite merits  of  our  blessed  Saviour,  thy 
Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 


7 These  two  following  Prayers  may  be 
also  usfd  in  Ships  of  War. 

O ETERNAL  Lord  God,  who  alone 
spreadest  out  the  heavens,  and  rulest 
the  raging  of  the  sea;  w'ho  hast  compas- 
sed the  waters  with  bounds,  until  day  and 
night  come  to  an  end  *,  be  pleased  to  re- 
ceive into  thy  Almighty  and  most  gra- 
cious protection,  the  pei  sons  of  us  thy  ser- 
vants, and  the  fleet  [or  ship]  in  which  we 
serve.  Preserve  us  from  the  dangers  of 
the  sea,  and  from  the  violence  of  the  ene- 
my 5 that  we  may  be  a safeguard  unto 
Hie  United  States  of  America,  and  a secu- 
rity for  such  as  pass  on  the  seas  upon  their 
Lawful  occasions*,  that  flie  inhabitants  of 
our  land  may  in  peace  and  quietness 
serve  thee  our  God  *,  and  that  we  may  re- 
tilrn  in  safety  to  enjoy  the  blessings  of  the 
land,  with  the  fruits  of  our  labour;  and, 
tvith  athankful  remembrance  of  thy  mer- 
cies, to  praise  and  glorify  tliy  holy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Collect. 

Direct  us,  O Lord,  in  all  our  doings, 
with  thy  most  gracious  favour,  and 
further  us  with  thy  contmual  help ; that 
in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and 
ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy 
name;  and  finally  by  thy  mercy  obtain 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

5 Prayers  to  be  used  in  Stonns  at  Sen. 

OM0ST  powerful  and  glorioiLS  Lord 
G(h1,  at  whose  command  the  winds 
blow,  and  lift  up  the  waves  of  the  sea,  and 
who  stillest  the  rage  thereof;  we,  thy 
creatui*es,  but  miseValile  sinners,  do  in 
this,  our  great  distress  cry  unto  thee  for 
Jielp:  Save,  Lord,  or  else  we  perish.  We 
confess  when  we  have  been  safe,  and 
seen  all  tilings  quiet  about  us,  we  have 
forgotten  thee,  our  God,  and  refused  to 
hearken  to  the  still  voice  of  thy  word, 
and  to  obey  thy  commandments:  But 
now  we  see  how  terrible  thou  art  in  all 
ihy  works  of  wonder;  the  great  God  to 
be  feared  above  all;  and  therefore  we 
^dorc  thy  Divine  Majesty, acknowledging 
'ihy'power,  and  imfiorihg  thy  gooUiM;s6» 


IT  The  Prayer  to  he  said  bfore  a Fight  at 
Sea  against  any  Enemy. 

OM0ST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord 
God,  the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  rulest 
and  commandest  all  things;  thou  sittest 
in  the  throne  judging  right:  And  there- 
fore we  make  our  address  to  thy  Divine 
Majesty,  in  this  our  necessity,  that  thou 
wouldest  take  the  cause  into  thine  own 
hand,  and  judge  between  us  and  our 
enemies.  Stir  up  thy  strength,  O Lord, 
and  come  and  help  us;  for  thou  givest 
not  alway  the  battle  to  the  strong,  but 
canst  save  by  many  or  by  few.  0 let  not 
our  sins  now  cry  against  us  for  veu* 
g^nce;  but  hear  us  fhy  poor  servante 
begging  mere}',  and  imploring  thj'  help, 
and  that  thou  wouldest  be  a defence  unto 
us  against  the  face  of  the  enemy : Make 
it  appear  that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and 
mighty  Deliverer,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  ShoH  Prayers  for  single  Persons,  who 
cannot  meet  to  join  in  Prayer  with 
others,  by  reason  of  the  Fight  or  Storm. 
71  General  Prmyers. 

Lord  be  merciful  to  us  sinners,  and 
save  us  for  thy  ntercies’  sake. 

Thof)  art  the  great  God,  who  bast  made 


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8 lid  rulest  all  thing's:  O deliver  us  for 
thy  name’s  sake.  , 

Thou  art  the  great  God  to  be  feared 
above  all : 0 save  us,  that  we  may  praise 
tliee. 

^ Special  Prayers  xoith  respect  to  the 
Enemy. 

Thou,  O Lord,  art  just  and  powerful : 

O defend  our  cause  against  the  face 
of  tlie  enemy. 

O God,  thou  art  a strong  tower  of  de- 
fence to  ^tll  w’lio  fly  unto  thee : 0 save  us 
from  the  violence  of  the  enem}-. 

O Lord  of  Hosts,  fight  for  us  j that  w^e 
may  glorify  thee. 

O suffer  us  not  to  sinli  under  the  weight 
of  our  sins,  or  the  violence  of  the  enemy. 

O Lord,  arise,  help  us,  aixl  deliver  us, 
for  thy  name’s  sake. 

Short  Prayers  in  respect  of  a Storm. 

Thou,  O Lord,  who  stillest  the  raging 
of  the  sea,  hear,  hear  us,  and  save  us, 
that  we  perish  not. 

O blessed  Saviour,  who  didst  save  thy 
disciples  ready  to  per  ish  in  a storm  j hear 
us,  and  save  us,  we  beseech  thee. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  Imve  mercy  ujKin  us. 

Lord,  iiave  mercy  upon  us. 

O Lord,  hear  us. 

O Christ,  hear  us. 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the 
Holy  (Jhost,  !:ave  mercy  upon  us,  save  us 
n nv  and  evermore.  Amen. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name-,  Thy  Kingdom 
t;ome  Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth,  as  it 
i-  in  Heavmi;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread  j And  forgive  tis  our  ♦respasses,  as 
w e fl»rgive  those  w ho  tresp.ass  against  us 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation But  de- 
liver as  from  evil.  Amen. 

fUAtn  there  shall  he  imminent  dan^er^ 
as  many  (js  can  he  spared  from  neces~ 
Ffv'v  service  in  the  ship  shall  he  called 
inqtther.nnd  make  an  humble  Confes- 
rion  (f  their  sins  to  God:  m which  every 
one  ought  saiously  to  reflect  upon  those 
ptniicvlar  sinc^  of  which  his  conscience 
shall  accuse  him , saying  as  followtth: 
The  Confession. 

4 LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord 
xV  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  ail  things, 
Judge  of  all  men-,'  we  acknowdedge  and 
bew  ail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
w Irich  we  fVom  time  to  time  most  griev- 
ously ba^'e  committed,  by  thought,  word, 
and  deed,  against  thy  Divine  Majesty, 
firovoking  most  justly  thy  w rath  and  in- 
dignation against  us.  We  do  earnestly 
r'-pent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these 
bur  misdoings;  the  remembrance  of 
Ihetn  is  grievous  unto  u$  -,  the  burden  of 
them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon 
UEi  have  mercy  vpoD  u^,  most  merciful 


Father:  For  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ’s  sake,  forgive  us  all  that  is  past ; 
and  grant,  that  we  may  ever  hereafter 
serve  and  please  thee  in  newness  of  liie, 
to  the  honour  and  glory  of  thy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

Tr  Then  shall  the  Minister Af  there  he  any 
in  the  shij),  say., 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
thei’)  who,  of  his  great  niercj",  hath 
promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
w'ho  with  hearty  repentance  and  true 
faitli  turn  unto  him;  have  mercy  upon 
you;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all 
your  sins;  confirm  and  strengthen  you 
in  ali  goodness,  and  bring  you  to  ever- 
lasting life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

TT  Thanksgiving  after  a Storm. 

Psalm  6G.  Jubilate  Deo. 

OBE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  -,  sing 
praises  unto  the  honour  ofhis  name, 
make  his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

Say  unto  God.  0 how  w’onderful  art 
thou  in  thy  works ; through  the  greatness 
of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies  ’ e 
found  liars  unto  thee. 

For  ail  the  wm  ld  shall  worslup  thee, 
sing  of  thee,  and  praise  tliy  name. 

O come  hither,  and  behold  the  works 
of  God;  how  wonderful  he  is  in  hia 
doings  toAvards  the  children  of  men ! 

He  ruleth  with  his  power  for  ever;  his 
eyes  bfdiold  tlie  people ; and  such  as  tvill 
not  lielieve,  shall  not  be  able  t0  exalt 
themselves. 

0 praise  our  God,  ye  people ; and  make 
the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard  ; 

lYho  holdeth  our  soul  in  life ; and  suf- 
fereth  not  our  feet  to  slip. 

For  tliou,  0 God,  hast  proved  us ; thou 
also  hast  tried  us,  like  as  sih'er  is  tried. 

Thou  broughlest  us  into  the  snai'e ; and 
laidest  trouble  ui>on  our  loins. 

I will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt- 
offerings.':  and  will  pay  thee  my  vow  s 
which  I promised  Avith  my  lips,  and  spake 
wdth  mv  mouth,  Avhen  I Avas  in  trouble. 

0 coiue  hither,  and  heai  ken,  all  ye  that 
fear  God ; and  1 will  tell  you  what  he 
hath  done  for  my  soul. 

I called  unto  him  Avith  my  mouth ; and 
gave  him  praises  with  my  tongue. 

If  I incline  unto  wdekedness  with  mine 
heart,  the  Lord  wall  not  hear  me. 

But  God  hath  heard  me ; and  consi- 
dere<l  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out 
my  prayer,  nor  turned  his  mercy  from 
me.  , , _ 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 

ever  ^JuiUbc,  world  without  end.  Anectit 


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rsah'.i  107.  Confitcmini  Domino. 

OTHAT  men  would  praise  the  Lord 
for  his  goodness  •,  and  declare  The 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  tlie  children 
of  men ! 

That  they  would  nlfor  unto  him  tlie  sa- 
crifi(.^e  of  thanksgiving  5 and  teli  out  his 
works  with  gladness ! 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships  5 
iwid  occ  upy  their  busi  ness  irx  grpit  w aters  5 
I’hese  inen  see  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
and  ids  wonders  in  The  deep. 

For  at  his  word,  the  stormy  wind  ari- 
seth  *,  which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and 
down  again  to  the  deep  5 their  soul  melt- 
etli  away  bec^iuse  of  the  trouble. 

Thev  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a 
drunken  man  •,  and  are  at  their  wit’s  end. 

So  when  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in 
their  troui)le,  he  delivereth  them  out  of 
their  distress. 

For  he  maketli  the  storm  to  cease,  so 
tiiat  the  waves  thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are 
at  rest ; and  so  he  bringeth  them  unto  the 
haven  where  they  would  be. 

O that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness  5 and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children  of 
men ! 

That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the 
congregati*on  of  the  people;  and  i»’aise 
him  in  the  seat  of  the  elders ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  wdthout  end.  Amen. 
TT  Collects  of  Tkanks^ving. 

OM0ST  blessed  and  glorio’.Ts  Lord 
God,  wdio  art  of  infinite  goodness 
and  mercy;  we,thy  poor  creatures,  whom 
thou  hast  made  mid  preserved,  holding 
our  souls  in  life,  and  now  rescuing  us  out 
of  the  jaws  of  death,  humbly  present 
ourselves  again  before  thy  Divine  Ma- 
jesty, to  offer  a sacrifice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving,  for  that  thou  heardest  us 
when  we  called  in  our  trouble,  and  didst 
not  cast  out  our  prayer,  which  we  made 
before  thee  in  our  great  distress;  even 
when  we  gave  all  for  lost,  our  Ship,  our 
Goods,  our  Lives,  then  didst  thou  merci- 
fully look  upon  us,  and  wonderfully 
command  a deliverance,  for  which  we 
now,  Jieing  in  safety,  do  give  all  praise 
and  glory  to  thy  holy  name,  tlu’ough  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^ Or  this. 

OM0ST  mighty  and  gracious  good 
God,  thy  mercy  is  over  all  thy 
svorks,  but  in  special  manner  hath  been 
extended  towards  us,  whom  thou  hast  so 
powerfully  and  wonderfully  defended. 
^Uou  bast  showed  us  terrible  tilings,  and 


wonders  in  the  deep,  that  we  might  see 
how  i)o\verful  and  gracious  a God  thou 
ai’t;  how  able  and  ready  to  lielp  those, 
wlio  trust  in  thee.  Thou  bast  showed  us 
how  both  winds  and  seas  obey  thy  com- 
mand; that  we  may  learn  <!ven  fj’om 
them  hereafter  to  obey  thy  voice,  and  to 
do  thy  will.  We  tlierefore  bleijs  and 
glorify  thy  name,  for  this  thy  mercy,  in 
saving  us  when  we  were  readj'  to  perish. 
And  we  beseech  thee,  make  us  as  truly 
sensible  now  of  thy  mercy,  as  we  were 
then  of  the  danger ; and  give  us  hearts 
always  ready  to  express  our  thankful- 
ness not  only  by  words,  but  also  by  our 
lives,  in  being  more  oliedient  to  thy  holy 
commandments.  Continue,  we  beseech 
thee,  this  thy  goodness  to  us;  that  we, 
whom  thou  hast  saved,  may  serve  thee 
in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  (hiys 
of  our  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 

TT  A Hymn  of  Praise  ami  Thanksgiving 
after  a dangerous  Tempest. 

OC0ME,  let  us  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord,  for  he  is  gracious;  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  b« 
praised : Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
say  so,  whom  he  hath  delivered  from  the 
merciless  rage  of  the  sea. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  com* 
passioir;  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mer- 
cy* 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  according  to 
our  sins;  neither  rewarded  us  according- 
to  our  iniquities. 

But  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the 
earth ; so  great  hath  been  his  mercy  to- 
wards us. 

We  found  trouble  and  heaviness;  we 
were  even  at  death’s  ttoor. 

The  waters  of  the  sea  had  well  nigh 
covered  us;  the  proud  waters  bad  well 
ni,^h  gone  over  our  soul. 

The  sea  roared ; and  the  stormy  wind 
lifted  up  the  waves  thereof. 

We  were  carried  up  as  it  were  to  hea- 
ven, and  then  down  again  into  the  deep; 
our  soul  melted  within  us,  because  of 
troiible. 

Then  cried  we  unto  thee,  O Lord , and 
thou  didst  deliver  us  out  of  our  distress. 

Blessed  be  thy  name,  who  didst  not 
despise  the  prayer  of  thy  servants;  but 
didst  hear  our  cry,  and  hast  saved  us. 

Thou  didst  send  forth  thy  command- 
ment; and  the  windy  storm  ceased,  and 
was  turned  into  a calm. 

O let  us  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness ; and  declare  the  wonders 
that  he  hath  done,  and  still  doeth,  for  the 
children  of  men! 

Praised  be  ti^e  l^ord  daily  i even  dte 


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Lord  that  belpetli  us,  and  poureth  his  be- 
nefits upon  us. 

He  is  our  God;  even  tlie  G>jd  of  \\ horn 
conielh  salvation:  Goil  is  the  Lord,  by 
whom  we  have  escaptxi  death. 

Tliou,  Lord,  hast  made  us  glad  through 
the  operation  of  thy  hands;  and  we  will 
triumph  in  thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God;  even  the 
Lord  God,  who  only  docth  wondrous 
things; 

“ And  blessed  be  the  name  of  his  Majes- 
ty for  ever;  and  let  every  one  of  us  say, 
Amen,  Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  th^  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  die  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  w ithout  end.  A men . 

H A Psalm  or  Hymn  of  Praise  and 
Tkayiksgiving  after  Victoy-y. 

IF  the  Lord  had  not  been  on  our  side, 
now  may  we  say;  if  the  Lord  himself 
had  not  been  on  om*  side,  w hen  men  rose 
up  against  us ; 

They  had  sw  allowed  us  up  quick,  when 
vbey  were  so  wrathfully  displeased  at  us. 

Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and 
the  stream  had  gone  over  our  soul ; the 
deep  w aters  of  the  proud  had  gone  over 
our  soul. 

But  praised  lie  the  Lord,  who  hath  not 
given  us  over  as  a prey  unto  them. 

The  Lord  hath  wrought  a mighty  sal- 
vation for  us. 

We  got  not  this  by  our  own  sword,  nei- 
ther was  it  our  own  arm  that  saved  us; 
but  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and 
the  light  of  thy  countenance,  because 
thou  hadst  a favour  unto  us. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us ; the 
Lord  hath  covered  our  beads,  and  made 
us  to  stand  in  the  day  of  battle. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us ; the 
Lord  hath  overthrown  our  enemies,  and 
dashed  in  pieces  those  tliatrose  upagainst 
us. 


Thevr'foi  e not  unto  us,  0 Lord,  not  unto 
us;  but  unto  (by  name  be  given  the 
glory. 

The  Lord  ludh  done  gr<-at  things  for 
us;  the  Lord  hath  done  great  Uiings  for 
us,  for  w hich  w e rejoice. 

Our  help  standeih  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord,  from 
this  time  forth  forevermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now',  and 
ever  shall  be,  w orld  without  end.  Amtn 
TT  Aft&r  this  Hymn  may  be  said  the  I'e 
Beam. 

TT  Then  this  Collect. 

OAI. MIGHTY  God,  the  Sovereign 
Commander  of  all  the  world,  in 
w'hose  hand  is  power  and  might,  which 
none  is  able  to  withstand;  we  bless  and 
magnify  thy  great  and  glorious  name  for 
this  happy  victoi-y,  the  whole  glory 
whereof  we  do  ascribe  to  thee,  who  art, 
the  only  giver  of  victory.  And  we  beseech 
thee,  give  us  gi’ace  to  improve  this  great 
mercy  to  thy  glory,  the  advancement  of 
thy  Gospel,  the  honour  of  our  countrj', 
and,  as  much  as  in  us  lieth,  to  the  good 
of  all  mankind-  And  we  beseech  thee, 
give  us  such  a sense  of  thy  great  mercy, 
as  may  engage  us  to  a true  thankfulness, 
such  as  may  appear  in  our  lives,  by  an 
humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walking  be- 
fore thee  all  our  days,  through  , Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord ; to  whom,  with  thee, 
and  the  Holy  Spirit,  as  for  all  thy  mer- 
cies, so  in  particular  for  this  victoiy  and 
deliverance,  be  all  glory  and  honour, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

2 Cor.  xiii.  14. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Clirist,, 
and  tlie  love  of  God,  and  the  fellow 
ship  of  tlie  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.  Amen. 


^ At  the  Burial  of  the  Head  at  Sea,  the  Office  inihe  Common  Prayer  Boole  may  he 
used  : only  instead  of  these  words,  W e therefore  commit  his  Body  to  the  grounu, 
earth  to  earth,  ^c.say,  We  therefore  commit  his  Body  to  the  deep,  to  l3e  turned 
into  corruption,  looking  for  the  Resurrection  of  the  Body  when  the  Sea  shall 
give  up  her  dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come,  throug:h  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ;  who  at  his  coming  shall  change  our  vile  Body,  that  it  may  be  like  his 
glorious  Body ; according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is  able  to  subdu# 
all  things  to  himself. 


166 


A FORBI  OF  PRAYER  FOP 

THE  VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

V When  Mornintr  or  Evening  Prayer  shall  he  read  in  any  Prison^  instead  o f the  Psah% 
O'^^oinc  let  us  sing*,  shctll  bt  VGud  the  130th  Pscilw  } uyid  the  lyiinister'  shall  iTistrt 

after  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  the  Collect  in  the  following  service,  O God,  who  spar- 
est, ^c.  and^atsuch  times  as  the  Litany  is  not  read,  he  shall  add  the  Prayer,  0 God, 
merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not,  ^c. 


U And  xL'hcn  Notice  is  given  to  the  Bfinis- 
ter,  that  a Prisoner  is  confined  for  some 
great  or  cayital  crime,  he  shall  visit  him‘, 
and  when  hccometh  into  the  place  xohere 
the  Prisoner  is,  he  shall  say,  kneeling 
down, 

Re M ember  not,  Lord,  ou  r iniquities, 
nor  the  iniquities  of  our  forefathersj 
neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins  : 
iSpare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people, 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most 
precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us 
for  ever. 

Ans.  Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

Let  us  pray. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  6r(% 
Min.  O Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon 
hs; 

Ans.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Min.  Turn  thy  face  from  our  sins ,' 
Ans.  And  lilot  out  all  our  iniquities. 
Min.  Send  us  help  from  thy  holy  place; 
Ans.  For  tldne  indignation  lieth  hard 
upon  us. 

Min.  O Lord,  hear  our  prayer ; 

Ans.  And  let  the  sighing  of  the  Pris- 
oners come  before  thee. 

The  Collect. 

Grant,  we  befieech  thee,  Almighty 
■ God,  that  we,  who  for  our  evil  deeds 
do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished,  by 
the  comfort  of  thy' grace  may  mercifully 
be  relieved;  through  our  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour .Tesiis  Christ.  Amen. 

OG0D,  who  sparest  when  we  deserve 
puidshment,  and  in  thy  wrath  re- 
rnemberest  mercy ; we  humbly  beseech 
thee  of  tliv  goodness, to  comfort  and  suc- 
cour all  those  who  are  under  reproach 
and  misery  in  the  house  of  bondage; 
correct  them  not  in  thine  anger,  neither 
chasten  them  in  thv  sore  displeasure. 
Givt'  them  a right  understanding  of 
themselves,  and  of  thy  threats  and  pro- 
mises; that  they  may  neither  cast  away 
their  confidence  in  thee,  nor  place  it  anv 
where  but  in  thee.  Relieve  tlie  distress- 
e<!,  protect  the  innocent,  and  awaken  the 
guilty:  and  forasnuidi  as  tliuu  alone 


bringest  light  out  of  darkness,  and  good 
out  of  evil,  grant  that  the  pains  and  pun- 
ishments which  these  thy  servants  en- 
dure, through  their  bodily  confinement, 
may  tend  to  setting  free  their  souls  from 
the  chains  of  sin;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen.  . 

TT  Here  the  Blinister,  as  he  shall  see  con, 
venient,  may  read  the  Prayer  for  All 
conditions  of  Men,  the  Collect  yo  rAsh- 
Wednesday,  and  the  Collect  beginning. 
Almighty  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wis- 
dom, <^c.  07*  any  other  Prayer  of  the  LL 
turgy,  which  he  shall  Judge  proper. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bhnistcr  e^ort  the 
Prisoner  or  Prisoners  after  this  Form, 
or  other  like : 

Dearly  beloved,  know  this,  that 
Almighty  God,  whose  never-failing 
providence  governeth  all  things  both  in 
heaven  and  earth,  hath  so  wisely  and 
mercifully  ordered  the  course  of  this 
world,  that  his  judgments  are  often  sent 
as  fatherly  con'ections  to  us ; and  if  with 
due  submission  and  resigaiation  to  Jn» 
holy  will  we  receive  the  same,  they  will 
work  together  for  our  good. 

It  is  your  part  and  duty,  therefore,  to 
humble  yourself  under  the  mighty  hand 
of  God, to  acknowledge  the  righteousness 
of  his  judgments,  and  to  endeavour,  that, 
bv  his  grace,  this  present  visitation  may 
lead  you  to  a sincere  and  hearty  repen- 
tance. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is,  to  exa- 
mine your  life  and  conversation  by  tin* 
rule  of  God’s  commandments;  and 
whereinsoever  yon  shall  perceive  your- 
self to  have  oflended  either  by  will,  word, 
or  deed,  there  to  bewail  your  ov«n  sinful- 
ness, and  to  confess  yor  rscif  to  Almiglity 
God,  wUli  full  purpose  of  ameiulment  of 
life.  And  if  you  shall  percei\  e }'oiir  of- 
fences to  be  such  as  arc  not  o>dy  against 
(fod,  but  also  against  your  neighbours; 
then  to  rcconcih;  yoursef  to  them;  being 
re.'idy  to  make  restitution  and  satisfac- 
tion, according  to  the  uttermost  tif  your 
power,  for  all  injui  ies  and  wrongsdone 
by  you  to  any  oilier;  and  being  likewise 
ready  to  forgive  oUiers  who  haveoireiid- 
ed  you,  as  vou  would  have  forgiveness  ot 


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yoi'.r  ofIence<  at  GoiFs  hand.  And  to  this  i For  I acknowledge  ni}’  faults  j and’mj 
true  repentance  and  change  of  mind  yon  \ sin  is  ever  before  me. 
must  add  a lively  and  steadfast  faith,!  Against  thee  only  have  I siimed,  and 


and  dependence  upon  the  merits  of  the 
death  of  Christ,  with  an  entire  resigna- 
tion of  yowrse/y  to  the  will  of  God.  Ex- 
cept you,  repent,  and  believe,  we  can  give 
you  no  hope  of  salvation.  But  if  you  do 
sincerely  rei^ent  and  believe,  God  Indh 
declared,  though  your  sins  be  as  red  as 
scarlet,  they  shall  be  ma<le  white  as 
snowj  though  your  wickednesses  have 
gone  over  your  head,  yet  shall  they  not 
be  your  destruction. 

VVe  exhort  therefore  in  the  name 
of  God,  and  of  his  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ 
^our  Saviour,  and  as  you  tender  your  own 
salvation,  to  take  good  heed  of  these 
Things  in  time,  whil(^  the  day  of  sfilvation 
iastetlr,  for  the  night  cometli,  when  no 
man  can  work.  While  you  have  the  light, 
believe  in  the  light,  and  walk  as  children 
of  the  light,  that  you  be  not  cast  into 
outer  darkness  ; that  you  may  not  knock, 
wlien  the  door  shall  be  shut  j and  cry  for 
mercy,  when  it  is  the  tinte  of  justice. 
Now  younre.  the  object  of  God’s  mercy, 
if  b}'  rei)eamnce  and  true  faith  you  turn 
nnto  hifn  *,  but  if  you,  neglect  these  things, 
you  w'ill  be  the  object  of  his  justice  and 
vengeance : Now  you  may  claim  the  me- 
rits of  Christ ; but  if  you  die  in  your  sins, 
his  sufierings  tvill  tend  to  your  greater 
condemnation.  0 belove<i,  consider  in 
tills  your  day,  how  fearful  a thing  it  will 
be  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  living 
God,  when  you  can  neither  fly  to  his 
mercy  to  protect  you,  nor  to  the  merits 
of  Christ  to  cover  you  in  that  terrible 
<lay. 

ft  Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him 
concerning'  his  Faith,,  and  rehearse  the 
Articles  of  the  Creed.  Dost  thou  believe 
in  God,  cy-c.  And  the  prisoner  shall 
answer,, 

All  this  I steadfastly  believe, 
tr  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whe- 
ther he  repent  him  tmly  of  his  siris^  and 
be  in  charity  with  all  the  worlds  and 
J'uriher  admonish  him  particularly  con- 
cerningthe  crimes  wherezoith  he  is  charg- 
ed-, and  exhort  him,  if  he  have  any  scru- 
ples, that  he  would  declare  the  same,  and 
prepare  himself  for  the  Holy  Commu- 
nion, against  the  time  that  it  may  be 
proper  to  administer  it  to  him. 

\-Tlwn,  all  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall 
say  o,s  follows, from  the  o\st  Psalm  : 

Have  mei'cy  upon  me,  O God,  after 
thy  great  goodness  j according  to 
the  multitude  of  thy  mercies,  do  away 
mine  offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wicketl- 
dspss : ajHl  cleanse  me  froiQ  my 


done  this  evil  in  thy  sight;  that  thou 
migluest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I was  shapen  in  wickedness; 
and  in  sin  hath  my  mother  conceived 
me. 

But  lo^  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  in- 
ward parts ; and  shalt  make  me  to  under- 
stand wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and 
I shall  be  clean;  thou  shalt  wash  me, 
and  I shall  be  vvhiler  than  snow. 

Thou  shall  make  me  hear  of  joy  and 
gladness;  that  the  bones  which  thou  hast 
broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins;  and  put 
out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me^  clean  heart,  0 God ; and  re- 
new a right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence; 
and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

0 give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help 
again;  and  stablish  me  with  thy  free 
Spirit. 

Then  shall  I teach  thy  Avays  unto  the 
wicked ; and  shiners  shall  be  converted 
unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O 
God,  thou  that  art  the  God  of  my  health ; 
and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  righte- 
ousness. 

Thou  slialt  open  niy  lips,  0 Lord;  and 
my  mouth  shall  show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else 
would  I give  it  thee;  but  thou  delightest 
, not  in  burnt-offerings.  , 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a troubled  Spi- 
rit, a broken  and  contrite  heart,  0 Gody 
shall  thou  not  despise. 

H Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

OL0RD,  we  beseech  Uiee,  mercifully 
liear  our  prat'^er^,  and  spare  all  those 
who  confess  their  sins  unto  thee;  that 
they,  whose  consciences  by  sin  are  ac- 
cusetl,  by  thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  ab- 
solved, through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

OG0D,  whose  mercy  is  everlasting, 
and  power  infinite;  look  down  with 
pity  and  compassion  upon  the  sufferings 
of  this  thy  servant-,  and  whether  thou 
visitest  for  trial  of  his  patience,  or  pu- 
uishnu-nt  of  his  oflences,  enable  him  by 
thy  grace  cheerfully  to  submit  himself 
to  thy  holy  tvill  and  pleasure.  Go  not 
far  from  tliose,  O Lord,  whom  thou 
hast  laid  in  a place  of  darkness,  and  in 
the  deep;  and  forasmuch  as  thou  hast 
not  cut  him  off  suddenly,  but  chastenest 
him  as  a father;  grant  that  he,  duly 
considering  »hy  great  mercies,  may  b'tt 


168  VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


unfeignedly  tliankfal,  and  turn  uut<Jthee  ‘ 
with  true  repentance  and  sincerity  ot 
heai't,  through.  Jesus  Christ  oiu*  Lord. 
Amen. 

5f  Prayers  for  Persons  under  Sentence 
of  Death. 

f l^tn  a Criminal  is  under  Sentence  of 
Death.,  the  Minister  shall  proceed.,  ini- 
ivediatelif  after  the  Collect,  O G^t,  who 
.sparest,  ^c.  to  exhoH  him  after  this 
Porm,  or  other  like : 

Dearly  beloved,  U hath  pleased  Al- 
mighty God,  in  his  justicf;,  to  bring 
you  under  the  sentence  and  condemna- 
tion of  the  law : You  are  shortly  to  suffer 
death  in  such  a manner,  that  others, 
warned  by  your  example,  may  he  the 
more  afraid  to  offend  •,  and  we  pray  Goii, 
tli3d;  you  may  make  such  use  of  your  pu- 
nishments in  this  world,  that  your  soul 
may  be  saved  in  the  world  to  come. 

Wherefore  we  emme  to  you  in  the  bow- 
els of  compassion*,  and,  being  desirous 
that  vou  should  avoid  presumption  on 
the  one  hand,  and  despair  on  the  other, 
shall  plainly  lay  before  you  the  wretdted- 
iiess  of  your  condition,  and  declare  how 
far  you  ought  to  depend  on  the  mercies 
of  God,  and  the  merits  of  our  Saviour. 
Consider  then  seriously  with  yourself,  in 
ell  appearance  the  time  of  your  dissolu- 
tion draweth  near^  your  ^ns  have  laid 
tast  hold  upon  you^  you  are  soon  to  be 
removed  from  among  men  by  a violent 
death  7 and  you  shall  fade  away  sudden- 
ly like  the  gmss,  which  in  the  morning 
is  green  and  groweth  up,  but  in  the 
evening  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  with- 
ered. After  you  have  thus  finished  the 
course  of  a sinful  and  miserable  life,  you 
shall  aopear  before  the  Judge  of  all 
fiesh*,  who,  as  he  pronounces  blessings 
on  the  righteous,  shall  likewise  say,  with  a 
terrible  voice  of  most  just  judgment,  to 
the  wicked.  Go,  ye  accursed,  into  the  fire 
everlasting,  prepared  for  the  devil  and 
his  angels. 

Your  sins  have  brought  you  too  near 
this  dreadful  sentence:  It  is  therefore 

Jfour  pai*t  and  duty,  my  brother,  hum- 
)ly  to  confess  and  bewail  your  great  and 
manifold  offences,  and  to  repent  you 
truly  of  your  sins,  as  you  tender  the  eter- 
nal salvation  of  your  soul. 

Be  not  deceived  with  a vain  and  pre- 
sumptuous expectation  of  God’s  favour, 
tior  say  within  yourself.  Peace,  Peace, 
where  there  is  no  peace;  for  there  is  no 
peace,  saith  my  God,  to  the  wicked,  God 
is  not  mocked';  he  is  of  purer  eyes  than 
to  behold  iniquity ; and  without  holiness 
.no  man  shall  see  the  Lord.  On  the  other 
hand,  desixiu*  not  of  Goil’s  mercy,  diough 
.ti  ouble  h on  evei'y  side)  fur  God  shyt- 


telh  not  up  liis  mercies  for  ever  in  dis- 
pieasuit^;  But  if  we  confess  our  sins,  he 
is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins, 
and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteous- 
ness. Do  not  either  way  abuse  the  good- 
ness of  Go<l,  who  calleth  us  mercifully  to 
amendment,  and  of  his  endless  pity  pro- 
misetii  us  loi'giveness  of  that  which  is 
}xisf,  if  with  a perfect  and  true  iieai’t  we 
return  unto  him. 

Since  thei*eforeyou  are  soon  to  pass  in- 
to ap  endiess  and  unchangeable  state,  and 
yoiir  futui*e  happiness  or  niisei*y  depends 
upon  the  few  moments  which  are  left 
you ; 1 require  you  strictly  to  examine 
youi*self,  and  your  estate  both  towards 
God  and  towards  man ; and  let  no  world- 
ly considemtion  hinder  you  from  making 
a true  and  full  confession  of  your  sins, 
and  giving  all  the  satisfaction  which  is 
in  your  power  to  every  one  whom  you 
liave  wronged  or  injured;  tliat  you  may 
find  mercy  at  your  heavenly  father’s 
liand,  for  Christ’s  sake,  and'not  be  con- 
demned in  the  dreadful  day  of  judgment. 

Lastly,  beloved,  submit  yourself  with 
Christian  resignation  to  the  just  judg- 
ment of  God,  which  your  own  crimes 
have  brought  upon  you,  and  be  in  cha- 
rity with  all  men ; being  ready  sincerely 
to  forgive  all  such  as  have  oflended  you, 
not  excepting  those  who  have  prosecuted 
you  even  unto  death:  And,  though  this 
may  seem  a liard  saying,  yet  know  as- 
suredly, that  without  it  your  charity  is 
not  yet  perfect.  And  fail  not  earnestly 
to  endeavour  and  pray  for  this  blessed 
temper  and  composure  of  mind.  So 
may  you  cast  yourself  with  an  entire  de- 
pendence upon  the  mercies  of  God, 
through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  and 
Redeemer  Jesus  Christ. 

H Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him 
concerning  his  Faith,  and  rehearse  the 
Articles  of  the  Creed,  Dost  thou  believe 
ill  God,  ^c.  And  the  Criminal  shall 
anszuer, 

All  this  I steadfastly  believe. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  rvher 
ther  he  repent  him  ti'vly  of  his  sins,  ex- 
htrrting  him  to  a particular  confession 
of  the  sin  for  which  he  is  condemned  ; 
and  upon  Confession,  he  shall  instruct 
him  zuhat  sati^ uction  oof^ht  to  be  made 
to  those  whom  he  has  offended  thereby  , 
and  if  he  knoxoeth  any  combinations  in 
tvickedness,  or  any  evil  practices  design- 
ed. against  others,  let  him  be  admonish' 
ed  to  the  utmost  of  his  power  to  discover 
and  prevent  them. 

IT  Afier  his  Confession,  the  Minister  shalt 
declare  to  him  the  pardoning  mercy  >f 
God,  in  the  Form  which  i?  used  in.  tie. 
Commuytivn  fie/xlre. 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS.  16D 


IT  After  xbhich  shall  he  said  the  Collect 
folloxcing. 

OII0LY  Jesus,  who  of  thine  infinite 
goodness,  didst  accept  the  conver- 
sion of  a sinner  on  the  ci'oss*,  open  thine 
eye  of  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant,  who 
desireth  pardon  and  forgiveness,  diough 
in  his  latest  hour  he  turrieth  unto  thee.  Re- 
new in  him  whatsoever  hatli  been  decay- 
ed by  the  fraud  and  malice  of  the  devil, 
or  bv  his  own  carnal  will  and  frailness. 
Consider  his  contrition-,  accept  his  re- 
pentance; and  forasmuch  as  he  putteth 
Ids  full  trust  only  in  thy  mercy,  impute 
not  unto  him  his  fornier  sins, but  strength- 
en him  with  thy  blessed  Spirit;  and  when 
thou  art  pleased  to  lake  him  hence,  take 
him  unto  thy  favour:  This  we  beg  through 
thy  merits,  O Lord,  our  Saviour  and  our 
Redeemer.  Ameru 

V Then  the  Minister  shall  suy^ 

O FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all 
comfort;  we  flv  « into  thee  for  suc- 
cour in  behalf  of  tliis  thy  servant,  who  is 
now  under  the  sentence  of  condemnation. 
The  day  of  Ids  calamity  is  at  hand,  and 
he  is  accounted  as  one  of  those  who  go 
dovv-n  into  the  pit.  Blessed  Lord,  remem- 
ber thy  mercies;  look  upon  his  infirmi- 
ties; hear  the  voice  of  his  complaint; 
give  him,  we  beseech  thee,  patience  in 
this  his  time  of  adversity,  and  support 
under  the  terrors  which  encompass  him ; 
set  before  his  eyes  the  tldngs  he  hath 
done  in  the  body,  which  have  justly  pro- 
voked thee  to  anger ; and  forasmuch  as 
his  continuance  appeareth  to  be  short 
amongst  us,  quicken  him  much  the 
moi  e by  thy  grace  and  Holy  Spirit;  that 
he,  being  converted  and  reconciled  unto 
thee,  before  tjiy  judgments  have  cut  1dm 
©fi*  from  the  earth,  may  at  the  hour  of  his 
death  deijart  in  peace,  and  be  received 
into  thine  everlasting  kingdom,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Anien. 

Adding  this . 

OS.A.VI0UR  of  the  world,  who  by  thy 
cross  and  precious  blood  hast  re- 
deemed us,  save  us  and  help  us,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  0 Lord. 

TT  7'hen  the  Minister^  standing,  shall  say, 

IN  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death : 
Of  whom  may  we  seek  for  succour,  but 
of  th(*e.  0 Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art  just- 
ly displeased  ? 

' Yet,  O Lord  God  most  holy,  O Lotyl 
most  mi glity,  0 holy  and  most  mercilul 
•Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  die  bitter 
jwdns  »)f  eternal  (leath. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our 
hearts  : Shut  not  thy  merciful  ears  to  our 
innycvs;  but  spare  us,  Lord  most  holy, 
O (jod  most  mightv,  O holy  and  uercilui 

P 


Saviour,  thou  most  worthy  Judge  eter- 
nal, suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any 
pains  of  death  to  fall  from  thee. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

The  Almighty  God,  who  is  a most 
strong  tower  to  all  those  who  put 
their  trust  in  him  ; to  whom  all  things  in 
heaven,  in  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do 
bow  and  obey ; be  now  and  ever  more 
thy  defence;  and  make  thee  know  and 
feel  that  there  is  none  other  name  under 
heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom,  ana 
through  whom,  thou  mayest  receive  sal- 
vation, but  only  in  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Clirist.  Amen. 

^ And  after  that  shall  say, 

UNTO  God’s  gracious  mercy  and  pto* 
tectioD  we  commit  thee:  The  Lord 
bless  thee  and  keep  thee:  The  Lord  malie 
liis  face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee : The  Lord  lift  up  his: 
countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thets 
peace,  both  now  and  evermore. 

IT  At  the  time  of  Execution,  besides  aU^ 
or  such  parts  of  the  foregoing  OJice  as 
the  Minister  shall  judge  proper,  shall 
he  said  the  Commendatory  Prayer  for 
a pwson  at  the  point  of  Dej»rtui’e,  as 
it  is  in  the  Visitation  of  the  Sick. 

IT  The  Collect  for  the  Communion  Sei-vice^ 

OG0D,  who  deciarest  thy  Almighty 
l^)wer  chiefly  in  showing  mercy  and 
pity ; we  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy 
uixm  this  thy  servant,  who  for  his  trans- 
gressions is  appointed  to  die.  Grant  tliat 
he  mav  take  thy  judgments  i)ati6ntly^ 
and  re^mt  him  truly  of  his  sins;  that  he 
recovering  thy  favour,  the  fearful  reward 
of  his  actions  may  end  with  this  life » 
and  whensoever  hLs  soul  shall  depart' 
from  the  body,  it  may  be  without  s^xtl 
presented  unto  thee,  through  Jesus  Cbx.tst 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.xii.il. 

NO  chastening  for  the  present  seemelii 
to  be  joyous, butgi-ievous;  neverthe- 
less, afterwards  it  yimdetli  the  jieaceiddi? 
fruit  of  rigliteousness,  unto  them  wliicHi, 
are  exercised  Uiereby. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  v.  24. 

\7'ERILV,  verily,  I say  imto  you.  He 
' tiiat  heareth  my  word,  and  believ- 
eth  on  him  that  sent  iue,  hath  everlasliug 
life,  and  shall  not  come  into  condonn.ia 
tion  ; but  is  passed  from  death  unto  Ufc* 
IT  A Trayerfor  imprisorud  Debtors. 

Most  gracious  God,  look  down  i • 
pitv  and  compassion  upon  th.-^*\ 
thine  afflicted  servants,  who  are  fallv»i 
umler  the  misery  of  a close  rosti'anu. 
Give  Utym  always  a deep  sense  of  tlrcir. 


no  PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVENG. 


sins,  and  of  thy  fatherly  love  and  con*ec- 
lionj  and  the  more  their  confinement 
liressetli  hard  U))on  them,  tlie  more  let 
the  comforts  of  thy  grace  and  mercy 
abound  towards  them.  Give  to  their 
creditors  tenderness  and  comjxission, 
and  to  them  a meek  and  forgiving  spirit 
towards  all  those  who  have  confined 
them,  and  a full  purpose  to  repair  ail  the 


injuries  and  losses  which  others  have 
sustained  by  tiiem.  Raise  them  up  friends 
to  pity  and  relieve  them  5 give  tliem  the 
continued  comfort  of  thy  countenance 
Jierej  and  so  sanctify  their  afflictions, 
that  they  may  work  for  them  an  eteniat 
weight  of  Glory,  through  the  merits  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  oitr 
Lord.  Amen. 


A FORM  OF 


PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING 


fp  Almig^hty  God,  for  the  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  the  other 
Blessings  of  his  merciful  Providence;  to  be  used  yearly  on  the 
Jirst  Thursdaij  in  JVovember,  or  on  such  otlier  Day  as  shall  be  ap- 
pointed by  the  Civil  Authority. 


IT  The  Service  shall  he  as  usual,  except  where  it  is  hereby  otherwise  appointed. 


^ Among  the  Senteneesat  the  beginning 
of  Morning  Prayer,  shall  be  the  fol- 
lowing : 

Honour  the  Lord  with  thy 

substance,  and  with  the  first 
fruits  of  all  thine  increase;  So 
shall  thy  barns  be  filled  with 
plenty,  and  thy  presses  shall 
burst  out  with  new  wine.  Prov. 
iii.  9,  10. 

The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  found- 
ed the  earth;  by  understanduig 
hath  he  established  the  heavens : 
By  his  knowiedge  the  depths  are 
broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop 
down  the  dew.  Prov.  iii,  19,  20. 

The  eternal  God  is  thy  refuge, 
and  underneath  are  the  everlast- 
ing arms.  Dmt.  xxxiii.  27. 

Israel  then  shall  dwell  in  safety 
alone ; the  fountain  of  Jacob  shall 
be  upon  the  land  of  corn  and  of 
wine,  also  his  heaven  shall  drop 
down  dew.  Dent,  xxxiii.  28. 

Happy  art  thou,  0 Israel ; who 
k like  unto  thee,  O people  saved 
by  the  Lord,  the  shield  of  thy 
help,  and  w ho  is  the  sword  of  thy 
excellency*  DewL  xxxiii.  29. 

V Instead  of,  O come  let  us  sing,  ^c.  the 
foUovving  shall  be  said  or  sung: 


God ; for  it  is  pleasant,  and  praise 
is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusa- 
lem ; he  pthereth  together  the  , 
outcasts  of  Israel.  ' 

He  healeth  those  that  are  bro- 
ken in  heart,  and  bindeth  up 
their  wounds. 

He  covereth  the  heaven  with 
clouds,  and  prepareth  rain  for  the 
earth;  he  maketh  the  grass  to 
grow  upon  the  mountains. 

He  givelhto  the  beast  his  food ; 
and  to  the  young  ravens  wiiick 
cry. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O Jerusalem; 
Praise  thy  God,  O Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the 
bars  of  thy  gates;  he  hath  bless- 
ed thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  bor-' 
ders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the  fin- 
est of  the  wheat. 

TT  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  one  of  the 
Selections,  or  some  other  portion  of 
tlie  Psalms,  at  the  discretion  of  the 
Bliuister. 

IT  The  first  Lesson  shall  be  Deut.  viii. 
and  the  Second  Lesson  shall  be  1 * 
Thess.  V.  12  to  24. 

IT  After  the  General  Thanksgiving,  shall 
be  said  this  which  followeth : 


P 


RAI SE  ye  the  Lord ; for  it  is 
to  aing  praise#  unto  our 


Most  gracious  God,  by  w’hose 
knowledge  the  depths  are 


PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING.  I7i 

t)i-okpp  ni>,  and  the  clouds  drop  i meekness  the  engrafted  word, 
down  tlie  dew;  we  yield  thee  un-  j which  is  abl?  to  save  your  souls, 
leig^ned  thanks  and  praise,  as  for  i Be  ye  doers  of  the  word ; and  iiOt 


your 


all^tliy  mercies,  so  es})ecially  for  j hearers  only,  deceivini^  , 

returns  of  Seed-time  and  | own  selves.  For  if  anj  be  a 


the  , 

Harvest,  and  for  crowning  the 
year  with  thy  goodness,  in  the  in- 
crease of  the  ground,  and  the 
gathering  in  of  tiie  fruits  tereof. 
And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  a 
iust  sense  of  this  great  mercy; 
such  as  may  appear  in  our  lives, 
by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient 
walking  before  thee  all  our  days, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
to  whom,  witli  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  glory  and  honour, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

IT  The  Collect  to  be  used  instead  of  that 
for  the  day. 

OM0ST  merciful  Father,  who 
hast  blessed  the  labours  of 
the  husbandman  in  the  returns  of 
the  fruits  of  the  earth ; we  give 
thee  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
for  this  thy  bounty;  beseeching 
thee  to  continue  thy  loving  kind- 
ness to  us;  that  our  land  may  still 
yield  her  increase,  to  thy  glory 
and  our  comfort,  through  Jesus 
Ciirist  our  Lord,  Amen. 

Tlie  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  16. 

DO  not  err, my  beloved  breth- 
ren: every  good  gift  and  ev- 
ery perfect  gift  is  from  above; 
mid  corneth  clown  from  the  Ffi 


hearer  of  the  w ord,  and  not  a do« 
er,  he  is  like  unto  a man  behold- 
ing his  natural  face  in  a glass:  for 
he  beholdeth  himself,  and  goeth 
his  w^ay,  and  straightway  forget- 
teth  what  manner  of  man  he  was. 
But  whoso  looketh  into  the  per- 
fect law  of  liberty, and  contirmeth 
therein,  he  being  not  a forgetful 
hearer,  but  a doer  of  the  work, 
this  mau  shall  be  blessed  in  his 
deed.  If  any  man  among  you 
seem  to  be  religious,  and  bridleth 
not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his 
own  heart,  this  man’s  religion  ii 
vain.  Pure  religion  and  undft* 
filed  before  God  and  the  Father  it 
this:  to  visit  the  fatherless  and 
widows  in  their  affliction,  and  to 
keep  himself  unspotted  from  the 
world. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  y.  43. 

Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath 
been  said,  Thou  shalt  lc)ve 
thy  neighbour  and  hate  thine 
enemy.  But  I say  unto  you,  love 
your  enemies,  bless  them  that 
curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that 
hate  you,  and  pray  for  tliern 
wliich  despitefullv  use  you  and 
persecute  you:  that  ye  may  be 
the  cliildren  of  your  Father 


ther  of  Lights,  with  whom  is  uo!  wliich  is  in  heaven;  for  he  mak- 
variableness,  neither  shadow  of|eth  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil 
turning.  Of  his  own  will  begat!  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth 
lie  US  of  the  word  of  truth,  that  i rain  on  tlie  just  and  on  the  uii- 
we  should  be  a kind  of  first  fruits  |just.  For  if  ye  love'lhem  which 
of  his  creatures.  Wherefore,  my  [ love  you,  what  reward  have  ye  } 
lieloved  brethren,  let  every  man  do  not  even  the  Publicans  the 
be  swift  to  hoar,  slow  to  s}>eak,  I same  ? Or  if  ye  salute  your  breth- 
slow  to  wrath  ; for  the  wralli  of  iren  only,  what  do  ye  mor^than 
man  worketh  not  the  righteous-'  ' ....... 

ness  of  God.  Wherefore  lay 


part  all  filthiness  and  superfiuity  i c 
of  naughtiness,  and  receive  withl!] 


others.^  clo  not  even  the  Publi- 
cans so.^  Be  ye  therefore  perfect, 
even  as  your  Father  whicli  is  iji 
heaven  is  perXect. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER 

TO  BE  USED  IN  FAMILIES, 


MORNING  FKAVER. 

^ The  Master  or  Mistress  having  ca!h*f.l  tog<nher  as  many  of  tl)e  Fan)ily  ns  ea.v 
conveniently  be  present  5 let  one  o»’ tliem,  or  ;my  ptlicr  v\Lipm  they  shj^i  think 
proper,  say  as  follows,  all  kneeling ; 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thv  Name;  Thy 
Kingdom  come  ; Thy  Will  he  done  on  EtTtii,  as  i(  is  in  Heayon; 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; And  i'orgive  us  ou.r  tres]>asses.  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  agtfinst  us;  And  lead  tts  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil  : For  thine  is  the  Kingtlom, 
and  the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  .Stnpt. 

Achiowltdgmcnt  4 LMlGin'V  aud  everlasting  God,  in  whom  we 
of  God’s  nmey  and  j[\_  ^ud  move  and  have  our  being;  we,  thy 
cr«atm-es,remlpr  tliee  om- l.iimble i,i-a-se;,lo> 
m<rhtpast,  thy  preservation  ot  us  troru  the  hogiiiningoi  our  Jives 

to  this  day,  and  epeciallv  for  having  delivereil  ns 
from  the  dangers  of  the  past  night.  To  thy  watchful 
* When  disturb-  providence  we  owe  it,*(that  no  disturbance  hath 
cnees  of^any  hind  come  nigh  US  Or  our  dwelling;  but,  that  we  are 
brought  in  safety  to  t|ie  beginning  of  thisday.)  For 
that  wtwHMtamf;  these  thy  mercies,  tve  bless  and  magnify  thy  glo- 
jtig (jur dangers,  we  rious  iName ; humbly  beseeching  thee  to  accept 
are  brought  in  safe-  this  our  momiug  Sacrifice  of  praise  and  thauksgiv 
ty  to  the“beginning  j^jg-  • fqr  his  sake  who  lay  down  in  the  ^rave,  and 
of  this  day.  again  for  us,  thy  Sou  our  Saviour  Jesus 

Christ.  Ariien. 


^ A JNO,  since  it  is  of  thy  rnercy,  O gracious  Fa- 

etnd  body  to  God’s  Jl\.  ther,  thaf  another  day  is  added  to  pur  lives ; 


Dedication  of  soul 


service,  xcith  a rep-  -jve  here  dedicate  both  our  souls  and  our  bpdies  to 
iutian  to  be  growing  time  and  thv  service,  in  a sober,  righteous,  and 
my  III  goo  ness,  godjy  life  : In  which  resolution,  do  thou,  O merci- 
ful God,  confirm  ami  strengthen  us ; that,  as  w o 
grow  in  age,  we  niay  gww  in  grace, and  in  tin'  know- 
ledge of  our  T.prd  and  Saviour  .lesus  Chibst.  Anieti. 

Prayer  Jior  grace  *f;^(JT,  O God,  who  kuowest  the  \\  eaklicss  uiid 
to  enable  us  to  per-  corruption  of  our  nature,  and  the  iminitold 
form  thiU  resolution,  temptations  wdiich  we  daily  meet  with;  we  lium- 
bjy  beseech  thee  to  have  eomiia^sion  on  our  infir- 
mities, and  to  give  us  the  con.^taut  assistanee  ot  thy  l lplv  S})irit; 
that  we  rnavbe  effectually  restrained  from  sin,  and  exciled  to  our 
duty.  Imprint  upon  our  hearts  such  a dread  of  thy  judgineiits,  and 
such  a grateful  sense  of  thy  goodness  to  us,  as  may  make  us  both 
afraid  aud  ashamed  to  olfeud  thee.  Aud,  above  all.  keej)  in  our 
minds  a lively  remembrance  f>f  that  great  Day,  in  w hich  w e must 
give  a strict  account  of  our  thoughts,  vvords,  aud  actions  ; and  ac- 
cording to  the  Avorks  done  in  the  body,  be  eternally  rew'arded  in* 
punished,  by  him  whom  thon  liast  appointed  the  Judge  ot  (piick 
and  dead,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  pui-  Lprd.  Amn, 


173 

For  grace  to  guulc 
aud  keep  v$  the  fol 
lowing  day,  and/or 
God’s  blessing  on  the 
business  of  tCi  sam.c> 

* On  Sunday  Mor$, 
ing  instead,  of  this^ 
say,  and  lettiiy  Holy 
Spirit  aoconn>anyus 
to  ttie  place  of  thy 
public  worship,  ma- 
king: us  serious  and 
attuiitive,  and  rais 
ing  our  minds  from 
the  thouglits  of  this 
worlci  to  the  consi 
demtion  of  the  next, 
that  we  may  f<*r~ 
venily  join  in  the 
prayers  and  praises 
of  thy  Church,  and 
listen  to  our  duty 
with  honest  lieart#, 
in  order  to  practise 


FAMILY  PUAYFRS. 

XN  partiGular,we  implore  thy  grace  and  protec- 
tion for  the  ensuing  day.  Keep  us  temperate 
in  our  meats  and  drinks,  and  diligent  in  our  sev^eral 
calliugs.  Grant  us  patience  under  any  alHictions 
thou  shalt  see  tit  to  lay  on  us,  and  minds  always 
contented  with  our  present  condition.  Give  us 
grace  to  be  just  and  upright  in  all  our  dealings  ; 
quiet  and  peaceable ; full  ot  compassion  ; and 
ready  to  do  good  to  all  men,  according  to  our 
abilities  and  opportunities.  Direct  us  in  all  our 
ways  "(and  prosper  the  works  of  our  hands  in  the 
business  of  our  several  stations.)  Deiend  us  from 
all  dangers  and  adversities ; and  be  graciously 
pleased  to  take  us,  and  all  things  belonging  to  us, 
under  thy  Fatherly  care  and  protection.  Ihese 
things,  and  whatever  else  thou  shalt  see  necessary 
and  convenient  to  us,  we  humbly  beg,  throu^^b 
the  merits  and  mediation  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
our  I.ord  and  Saviour.  .9/nen. 
mHE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
-L  lo\'^iofGod,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.  jJvten. 

EVENING  PRAYER 

TT  Tlie  Family  being  together,  n little  before  Bed  Time,  let  the  Master  or  Mistresi^ 
or  any  otlier  whom  they  shall  think  proper, .say  as  follows, all  kneeling: 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  lie  thy  Name;  Thy 
Kino-dorn  come;  Thv  Will  be  done  on  Earth, as  it  is  in  Heaven; 
Give  us  tills  dav  our  daily  bread ; And  forgive  us  our  trespasse.s,  as 
we  for«-ive  those  who  trespass  against  us ; And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  iis  from  evil;  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom, 
and  the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Jimen. 

Most  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer  eyes  than  „ . . » . 

to  behold  inimiity,  and  hast  moniised  forgive- 
ness  to  all  those  who  contess  and  torsake then  sms , contrition  and  yar- 
we  come  before  thee  in  an  humble  sense  ot  our 

own  unworthiness,  acknowledging  our  manifold 

transgressions  of  thy  righteous  laws.*  But,  O gra-  * Men,  ht  Jim 
cions  Father,  wlio  des.rest  not  tlte  death  of  a sin- 
her,  look  upon  us,  we  beseech  thee,  in  mercy,  ana  ry  one  may  secretly 
for‘’'ive  us  all  our  transgressions.  iVlake  us  deeply  confess  the  sins  and 
seiisible  of  the  great  evil  of  them;  and  work  in  us  failings  of  that  day, 
an  hearty  contrition ; that  we  may  obtain  forgive- 
ness at  thv  hands,  who  art  ever  ready  to  rec.eive 
humble  and  penitent  sinners;  for  the  sake  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Saviour  and  Redeemer. 

And  lest,  through  our  own  frailty,  or  the  temp-  Prnyer  for  grace 
tations  which  encompass  us,  we  be  drawn 
a^ain  into  sin,  vouchsafe  us,  we  beseech  thee,  the 
direction  and  assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spirit.  Reform 
whatever  is  amiss  in  the  temper  and  disposition  of  our  souls;  that 
no  unclean  thoughts,  unlawful  designs,  or  inordinate  desires, 

V 2 


174  FAMILY  PKAYLRS. 

i?est  there.  Purge  our  hearts  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice that 
we  may  never  suffer  the  sun  to  go  down  upon  our  wrath  ; hut  may 
always  goto  our  rest  in  peace,  cliarity,  and  good-will,  with  a con- 
science void  of  offence  towards  thee  and  towards  men:  3'hat  so, 
we  maybe  preserved  pure  and  blameless,  unto  the  coming  of  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

, . A ND  accept,  O Lord,  our  intercessions  for  all 

The  Intercession.  mankind.  Let  tlie  light  of  thy  Gospel  shine 

upon  all  nations;  and  may  as  many  as  have  received  it,  live  as  be- 
comes it.  Be  gracious  unto  tiiy  Churcli : and  grant  that  every 
member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may  serve  thee 
faithfully.  Bless  all  in  authority  over  us;  and  so  rule  their  hearts 
and  strengthen  their  hands,  that  they  may  punish  wickedness  and 
vice,  and  maintain  thy  true  religion  and  virtue.  Send  down  thy 
blessings,  temporal  and  spiritual,  upon  all  our  relations,  friends,  and 
neighbours.  Reward  all  who  have  done  us  good,  and  pardon  all 
those  who  have  dp^ie  or  wish  us  evil,  and  give  them  repentance 
and  better  minds.  Be  merciful  to  all  who  are  in  any  trouble;  and 
•do  thou,  the  God  of  pity,  administer  to  them  according  to  their 
several  necessities,  for  his  sake  who  w'eat  about  doing  good,  thy 
Son  our  Savipur  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

rr.,  , ..  ' nno  our  prayers,  O Lord,  we  join  our  unfeigned 

i The  Thanhsgtving.  thanks  for  all  tliy  mercies;  for  our  being,  our 
reason,  and  all  other  endowments  arid  faculties  of  soul  and  bodv  ; 
for  our  health,  friends,  food,  and  raiment,  and  all  the  other  com- 
forts and  conveniences  of  life.  Above  all,  we  adore  thy  mercy  in 
sending  thy  only  Son  into  the  world  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  eter- 
nal death,  and  in  giving  us  the  knowledge  and  sense  of  pur  duty 
towards  thee.  We  bless  thee  for  thy  patience  with  us,  notu  ith- 
standing  our  many  and  great  provocations  ; for  all  tlie  directions, 
assistances,  and  comforts  of  thy  Holy  Spirit;  for  thv  continual  (?are 
and  watchful  providence  over  us  through  the  whole  course  of  opr 
Jives;  and  particularly  for  the  mercies  and  benefits  of  the  past  day ; 
Beseeching  thee  to  continue  these  thy  bleSsirlgs  to  us;  and  to  give 
ns  grace  to  show  bur  thankfulriess  in  a siupere  obedience  tp  his 
laws,thrpugh  whose  merits  and  intercession  v»p  r^eceiyer^  Ihp^J^ 
thy  Son  ouc  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Prayer  for  God^s  TN  particular,  we  beseech  thee  to  continue  thy 
protection  through  X gr^cious  protccftion  to  us  this  night.  Deteiid  us 
the  night  follozoing.  {Vom  all  dangers  and  mischiefs,  aiid  frorn  the  fear 
ofthern  ; that  we  may  enjoy  such  refreshing  sleep, 
as  may  fit  us  for  tlie  duties  pi  the  bdlowing  day.  Make  us  ever 
mindful  of  the  time  when  we  shall  lie  down  in  the  dust;  and  grant 
us* grace  always  to  live  in  such  a state,  tlmt  we  may  never  be  atraid 
to^die  ; So  that  living  and  dying  we  may  be  thine,  through  the 
merits  and  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  Chfist  Jesus,  in  whose  name  w e 
offer  up  these  our  imnerfeef  prayers.  Atnen.  ^ , 

The  grace  of  oiir  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.  Amen. 
On  Suiulays  ami  on  other  days,  when  it  may  be  convenient,  it  will  be  proper  to. 
begin  with  a Chapter,  or  iwirt  of  a Cliapter,  from  the  New  Testament. 


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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS, 

lo  be  used  instead  of  the  Psalms  for  the  Day,  at  tlie  Discretion  of 
the  Minister. 


SELECTION  I. 
sal  in  19.  Cceli  ttiarrant. 
m HE  heavens  declare  the  glory 
JL  of  God;  and  the  [iniiunient 
showeth  his  Imndy  work. 

One  day  telleth  another;  and 
one  night  certifieth  another. 

There  is  neither  speech  nor 
language  ; but  their  voices  are 
lieard  among  them. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into 
all  lands;  and  their  words  into 
llie  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hat  h he  set  a taberna- 
cle for  the  sun;  wdiich  cometh 
forth  as  a bridegroom  out  of  his 
chamber,  and  rcjoiceth  as  a giant 
to  run  his  course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  utter- 
most part  of  the  heaven,  and  run- 
neth about  unto  the  end  ot  it 
again  ; and  there  is  nothing  hid 
from  tlie  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  un- 
dehled  law,  converting  the  soul ; 
the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure, 
and  giveth  wisdom  unto  the  sim- 
ple. 

The  .statutes  of  the  Lord  are 
right,  and  rejoice  the  heart;  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  is 
pure,  and  giveth  light  unto  the 
eyes. 

Tlie  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean, 
and  endnreth  for  ever;  tlie  judg- 
ments of  the  Lord  are  true,  arid 
righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they 
than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine 
gold;  sweeter  also  than  honey, 
and  the  honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  ser- 
vant taught;  and  in  keeping  of 
them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offend- 
eth  O cleanse  thou  me  from  my 
secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  pre- 


sumptuous sins,  lest  they  get  the 
dominion  over  me. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my  hpirt, 
be  aUvay  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

O Lord,  my  strength,  and  my 
Redeemer. 

Psalm  24.  Domini  est  terra. 
riiHE  earth  isthe  Lord’s,  and  all 
J-  that  therein  is ; the  compass 
of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell 
therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon 
the  seas,  and  prepared  it  npon  the 
floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill 
of  the  Lord.?  or  who  shall  rise  up 
in  his  holy  place 

Even  he  that  hath  clean  liands 
and  a pure  heart;  and  that  hath 
not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vajiity, 
nor  swmrn  to  deceive  his  neigh- 
bour. 

Fie  shall  receive  the  blessing 
from  the  Lord  ; and  righteousne.ss 
from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  tho.se 
who  seek  liim ; even  ol  those  w ho 
seek  thy  face,  O Jacob. 

Lilt  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates, 
and  be  ve  lift  up,  ye  everlasting 
doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory.?  it  is 
the  Lord  strong  apd  mighly,even 
the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  yourlieads,  O ye  gates, 
and  be  ye  lift  up, ye  everlasting 
doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? even 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  King 
of  glory. 

Psalm  108.  Benedtc,  amma  mea, 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O my  soul; 

and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O my  soul  i 
and  forget  not  all  his  benefits; 


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Who  forgiveth  all  tliy  sin,  and 
healeth  all  thine  inlinnities; 

Who  saveth  tliy  life  from  de- 
struction, and  crowneth  thee  with 
mercy  and  loving  kindness; 

Wlio  satisMeth  thy  mouth  with 
good  thiirgs,  making  thee  young 
and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteous- 
ness and  judgment,  for  all  them 
that  are  oppressed  with  wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Mo- 
ses, his  works  unto  the  children 
of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  f^ll  of  compassion 
and  mercy,  long-suffering,  and 
of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alvvay  be  chiding; 
neither  keepetli  he  his  anger  f6r 
ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after 
our  sins;  nor  rewarded  us  accord- 
ing to  our  wickednesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven 
is  in  comparison  of  the  earth;  so 
great  is  his  mercy  also  toward 
those  who  fear  him ! 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is 
from  the  west;  so  far  hath  he  set 
our  sins  from  us ! 

Yea,  like  as  a father  pitietii  his 
own  children ; even  so  is  the 
Lord  merciful  unto  them  that 
fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  whereof  we 
nre  made;  he  rememberelh  that 
we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as 
grass ; for  he  flourisheth  as  a flow- 
er of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth 
over  it,  it  is  gone ; and  the  place 
thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodne.ss  of 
the  Lord  endureth  for  ever  and 
ever  upon  those  who  fear  him ; 
and  his  righteousness  upon  chil- 
dren’s children; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his 
covenant,  and  think  upon  his 
commanaments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his 
seat  in  heaven,  and  nis  kingdom 
vuleth  over  all. 


0 praise  the  Lord,,  ye  Angels  of 
his,  ye  that  excel  in  strength;  ye 
that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his 
words. 

O praise  the  Lord,  all  ve  his 
hosts  ; ye  servants  of  his,  that  do 
his  pleasure. 

O speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all 
ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places  of  his 
dominion : Praise  thou  the  Lord, 
0 my  soul. 


SELECTION  II. 

From  Psalm  139.  Domim^iirohasii, 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  ! 

me  out,  and  known  me ; ■ 

thou  knowest  my  down-sittirjg,  ! 
and  mine  up-rising ; thou  uiideV- 
standest  my  thoughts  long  before. 

Thou  art  about  my  path,  and 
about  my  bed,  and  spiest  out  all 
my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a word  in 
my  tongue,  but  thou,  O Lord, 
knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  liastfashioned  me  behind 
and  before,  and  laid  thine  haiul 
upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonder- 
ful and  excellent  for  me;  I can- 
not attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I go  then  from 
thy  Sjpirit  ? or  whither  shall  1 go 
then  from  thy  presence.^ 

If  I climb  up  into  heaven,  thou 
art  there  ; if  I go  down  to  liell, 
thou  art  there  also. 

If  I take  the  wings  of  the  morn- 
ing, and  remain  in  the  uttermost 
parts  of  the  sea; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand 
lead  me,  and  thy  right  hand  shall 
hold  me. 

If  I say,  Peradventure  the  dark- 
ness shall  cover  me ; then  shall 
my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  dark- 
ness with  thee,  but  tlie  night  is 
as  clear  as  the  day ; the  darkness 
and  light  to  thee  are  both  alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine;  thou 
hast  covered  me  in  my  mother’s 
womb. 


I ^vill  give  tbaiiks  unto  thee,  for 
1 am  tearfully  and  wonderfully 
made:  Marvellous  are  thy  works, 
arul  that  my  soul  knowetli  rig^ht 
well. 

Mv  bonesare  not  hidfromtliee, 
tliough  I be  made  secretly,  and 
fashioned  bemuith  in  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  sub- 
stance, yet' being'  imperfect;  and 
iii  thy  book  were  all  iny  mem- 
bers written. 

Which  day  by  day  wore  fa- 
shioned, when  as  ye{  there  was 
none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  coun.=:els  un- 
to me,  O God  ; O how  great  is  the 
sum  of  them! 

If  I tell  them,  they  arc  more  in 
number  than  the  sand;  when  I 
wake  up,  I am  present  wilh  thee. 

Try  me,  O God,  and  seek  the 
ground  of  my  heart;  prove  me, 
and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way 
of  wickedness  in  me ; and  lead 
me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  145.  Kxaltabo  te,  Deits. 

I WILL  magnify  thee,  God, 
my  King,  and  I w ill  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I give  thanks 
unto  time,  and  j)raise  tliy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvel- 
lous, worthy  to  be  praised  ; there 
is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

One  veneration  shall  ])raise  tliy 
■works  unto  another,  and  declare 
thy  power. 

.\s  for  rno,  T will  be  talking  of 
tliy  worshipjthv  glmy,  thy  praise, 
and  wondrous  uork.s; 

So  that  men  .‘^liall  speak  of  the 
mi«:ht  of  thy  mervellous  acts;  and 
I w ill  also  tell  of  tliy  greatness. 

‘I'he  uvuiioricd  of  thine  abun- 
dant kindness  .'ihall  lie  showed, 
and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  riglit- 
eoii‘iness. 

'The  Lord  liracious  and  nier- 
cifid  ; long-suilcring,  and  of  great 
goudntss. 


) OF  PSALMS.  177 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every 
man,  and  his  mercy  is  over  all 
his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee,  0 
Lord;  and  thy  saints  give  thanks 
unto  thee. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy 
kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  poAver; 

That  thy  pow  er,  tliy  glory,  a. id 
mightiness  of  thy  kingdom,  might 
be  knowm  unto  men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everla.sting 
kingdom,  and  thy  dominion  en- 
dureth  throughout  all  ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such 
as  fall,  and  lifteth  up  all  those  who 
are  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  tliee, 
O Lord,  and  thou  givest  them 
their  meat  iu  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and 
fillest  all  things  living  with  plen- 
teousness. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  iii  all  liis 
wavs,  and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

I'he  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them 
that  call  upon  him ; yea,  all  such 
as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

lie  w ill  fulfil  the  desire  of  those 
who  fear  him ; he  also  will  iiear 
their  cry,  and  will  lielp  thein. 

The  Lord  presei-vetli  all  those 
who  love  him ; but  scattcretk  a- 
broad  all  the  uiigf)d!y. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the 
praise  of  the  Loiil;  aiid  lei  all 
ilesh  give  tiiauks  unhi  liis  holy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

SELECTION  m. 

From  Psalm  51.  M/.'^crere  wei  Deim, 

Have  mercy  upon  rne.O  God, 
after  thy  great  goodness ; ac- 
cording to  the  mullilude  of  tliy 
mercies,  do  away  mim^  oiieuces. 

W ash  me  thoi'oughly  fi-om  my 
Avickcdne.ss,  and  cleau.se  me  from 
iny  sin  : 

For  f acknowledge  my  faulls, 
and  my  sin  is  (wei'  bid'ore  me. 

Against  thcMi  oidy  liave  I sin- 
ned, and  done  this  evil  in  thy 
sigiit,  that  thou  mightest  be  justi* 


ns  SELECTIONS 

fied  in  thy  sayirig',  and  clear  when 
thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I was  shapen  in  wick- 
edness, and  in  sin  hath  ray  mo- 
ther conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requiresl  truth  in 
tlie  inward  parts,  and  shalt  make 
me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hys- 
sop, and  I shall  be  clean;  thou 
shalt  wash  me,  and  I shall  be 
whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  jov 
and  gladness,  that  the  bones  which 
thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins, 
and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a clean  heart,  0 God, 
and  renew  a right  spirit  within 
me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy 
presence,  and  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  me. 

O give  me  the  comfort  of  thy 
help  again,  and  stablish  me  with 
thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I teach  thy  ways 
unto  the  wicked,  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guilti- 
ness, O Go(j,  thou  that  art  the 
God  of  my  health ; and  my  tongue 
shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  0 
Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall  show 
thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice, 
else  would  I give  it  thee ; but  thou 
delightest  not  in  burnt-offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  atroubled 
spirit:  abroken  and  contrite  heart, 
O God,  shalt  thon  not  despise. 
From  Psalm  42.  Qu/tmadmodum. 

Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the 
water-brooks,  so  longeth  my 
soul  after  thee,  O God. 

]\Iy  sonl  is  athirst  for  God,  yca, 
even  for  the  living  God;  When 
shall  1 come  to  appear  before 
the  presence  of  God  ? 

iVly  tears  have  been  my  meat 
day  and  night;  while  they  daily  say 
unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God.^ 
Now  wlien  I think  thereupon, 


OF  PSALMS. 

I pour  out  my  heart  by  myself; 
for  I went  with  the  multitude, 
and  brought  them  forth  into  tlie 
bouse  of  God, 

III  the  ^ voice  of  praise  ami 
thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heavi- 
ness, O my  sonl  and  why  art 
thou  so  disquieted  within  me 

Put  thy  trust  m God ; for  I will 
yet  give  him  thanks  for  the  help 
of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his 
loving-kindness  in  the  day-time ; 
and  in  the  night-season  did  I'sing 
of  him,  and  made  my  prayer  un- 
to the  God  of  my  life. 

I will  say  unto  the  God  of  my 
strength.  Why  hast  thou  forg'^tten 
me  ? why  go  I thus  heavily,  while 
the  enemy  oppresseth  me  ? 

Namely,  while  they  say  daily 
unto  me.  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O my 
soul  ? and  why  art  thou  so  dis- 
quieted within  me  ? 

O put  thy  trust  in  God ; for  I will 
yet  thank  him,  who  is  the  help 
of  my  countenance  and  my  God. 


SELECTION  IV. 

Psalm  37.  JVoli  ccmulari. 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of 
the  ungodly  ; neither  be  thou 
envious  against  the  evil  doers; 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut 
down  like  the  grass,  and  be  with- 
ered even  as  the  green  lierb. 

Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord, 
and  be  doing  good  ; dwell  in  the 
land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be 
fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he 
shall  give  thee  thy  heart’s  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the 
Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteous- 
ness as  clear  as  the  light ; and 
thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 
Hold  tliee  still  in  the  Lord,  and 
abide  patiently  upon  him  ; l)ut 
grieve  not  thyself  at  id  in  who.se 


SELECTIONS 
way  (loth  prosper,  against  the  man , 
tiiat  doeth  after  evil  counsels.  ; 

Leave  oft’ from  wrath,  and  let  go ! 
displeasure  ; fret  not  thyself,  else  ! 
shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted 
out;  and  they  that  patiently  abide 
the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the 
land. 

Yet  a little  while,  and  the  un- 
godly shall  be  clean  gone ; thou 
shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he 
shall  be  away. 

But  the  meek  spirited  shall  pos- 
sess the  earth,  and  shall  be  refresh- 
ed in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel 
against  tire  just,  and  gnasheth 
upon  him  with  his  teeth; 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to 
scorn ; for  he  hath  seen  that  his 
dav  is  coming. 

The  ungodly  have  drawn  out 
the  swor(i,  and  have  bent  their 
bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and 
needy,  and  to  slay  such  as  are  of 
a rigfit  conversation. 

Tlieir  sword  shall  go  through 
their  own  heart,  an<l  their  bow 
shall  be  lu’oken. 

A small  thing  that  the  righteous 
hath,  is  better  than  great  riches  of 
the  ungodly  ; 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly 
shall  be  broken,  and  the  Lord 
upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of 
the  godlv;  and  their  inheritance 
shall  en(3urc  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded 
in  the  perilou.s  time;  and  in  the 
days  of  dearth  they  shall  have 
enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they  .shall 
perish,  and  the  enemies  of  the 
Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of 
lambs;  yea,  even  as  the  smoke 
shall  they  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borrow eth,  and 
payeth  nota^ain;  but  the  righte- 
ous is  merc’mil  and  liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall 
possess  the  land ; and  they  that  are 
cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 


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The  Lord  ordereth  a good  man’s 
going,  and  maketli  his  w ays  ac- 
ceptable to  himself.  * 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be 
cast  aw^ay ; for  the  Lord  uphold- 
eth him  with  his  hand. 

I have  been  young,  and  now 
am  old,  and  yet  saw  I never  the 
righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed 
begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merciful, 
and  lendeth;  and  his  seed  is 
blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing 
that  is  good,  and  dwell  for  ever- 
more. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing 
that  is  right;  he  forsaketh  not  his 
that  be  godly,  but  they  are  pre- 
served for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be  pu- 
nished ; as  for  the  seed  of  the  uri’- 
godly,  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the 
land,  and  dwell  therein  for  ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is 
exercised  in  wdsdom,  and  his 
tongue  will  be  talking  of  judg- 
ment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his 
heart,  and  his  goings  shall  not 
slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous, 
an(l  seeketh  occasion  to  .slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in 
his  hand,  nor  condemn  him  wh(?n 
he  is  judged. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and 
.keep  his  wav,  and  he  shall  pro- 
mote thee,  that  thou  shalt  possess 
the  land:  when  the  ungodly  shall 
perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

I myself  have  seen  the  ungodly 
in  great  power,  and  flourishing 
like  a green  bay-tree. 

I w^ent  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone ; 
I sought  him,  but  his  place  could 
no  where  be  found. 

Keep  innocency.and  take  heed 
unto  the  t%ing  that  is  right;  for 
that  shall  bring  a man  peace  at 
the  last. 

As  for  the  transgressors,  they 
shall  perish  together;  and  the  en'ii 


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of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be 
rooted  out  at  the  last. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righte- 
ous cometh  of  the  Lord)  who  is 
also  their  strength  in  the  time  of 
trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  bv 
them,  and  save  them;  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  ungodly, 
and  shall  save  them,  because  they 
put  their  trust  in  him. 

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Psalm  1.  Beatusvh'j  qui  non  abiit. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath 
not  walked  in  the  counsel  of 
the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way 
of  sinners,  and  hath  not  sat  in  the 
^eat  of  the  scornful: 

But  liis  delight  is  in  the  law  of 
the  Lord;  and  in  his  law  will  he 
exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

And  heshall  be  like  a tree  plant- 
ed by  tlie  water-side,  that  will 
bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither; 
and  look,  whatsoever  he  doeth,  it 
shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so 
with  them,  but  they  are  like  the 
chaff  which  the  wind  scattereth 
away  from  the  face  of  the  earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not 
be  able  to  stand  in  the  Judgment, 
neither  the  sinners  in  the  congre- 
gation of  the  righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way 
of  the  righteous  ; and  the  way  of 
the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  15.  Dominej  quis  habitabit? 

Lord,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy 
tabernacle.^  or  who  shall  rest 
upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uneor- 
rupt  life,  and  doeth  the  thing 
which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the 
truth  from  his  heart: 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in 
fiis  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to  his 
neiglibour,  and  hath  not  slander- 
ed his  neighbour: 

He  that  selteth  not  by  himselE 
but  is  lowly  in  his  own  eyes,  anu ' 


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maketh  much  of  them  that  tear 
the  Lord  : 

He  that  swearelh  unto  his 
neighbour,  and  disappointeth  him 
not)  though  it  were  to  his  own 
hindrance: 

He  that  hath  not  given  his  mo- 
ney upon  usury,  nor  taken  re- 
ward against  the  innocent  : 
Whoso  doeth  these  things,  shaW 
never  fall. 

Psalm  91.  Qui  habitat. 

WHOSO  dwelleth  tinder  the 
defence  of  the  Most  High, 
shall  abide. under  the  shadow  of 
the  Almighty. 

I will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou 
art  my  hope,  and  my  strong  hold ; 
my  God,  in  him  will  I trr.st. 

For  he  sliall  deliver  thee  from 
the  snare  of  Die  hunter,  and  from 
the  noiso.rne  pestilence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under  his 
wings,  and  thou  shalt  be  safe  un- 
der his  feathers  ; his  faitlifulness 
and  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and 
buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  of  any 
terror  by  night,  nor  for  the  arrow 
that  fliefh  by  day  ; 

For  the  pestilence  that  walkelli 
in  darkness,nor  for  the  sickness  that 
destroveth  in  the  noon-day. 

A thousand  shall  fall  beside 
thee,  and  ten  tiionsaiul  at  tiiy 
right  hand;  but  it  shall  not  come 
nigh  thee. 

with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou 
behold,  and  see  the  reward  of  the 
ungodly. 

For  thou,  Lord,. art  my  hope; 
thou  hast  set  thine  house  of  de- 
fence very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  liappen  im- 
to  thee,  neither  shall  any  plague 
come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  Angels 
charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee  in 
all  thy  ways. 

Tliey  shall  bear  thee  in  their 
hands ; that  tlion  liurt  not  tiiv  foot 
against  a stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion 
' Mel  athhu’.j  the  young  ILun  and 


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the  dragon  shall  thou  tread  under 
thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love 
upon  me,  therefore  .will  I deliver 
him  ; I will  set  him  up,  because 
he  hath  known  my  name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I 
will  hear  him ; yea,  I am  with 
him  in  trouble;  I will  deliver 
him,  and  bring  him  to  honour. 

With  long  life  will  I satisfy  him, 
and  show  him  my  salvation. 

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From  Psalm  32.  Beatu  quorti?n. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  un- 
righteousness is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom 
the  Lord  imputeth  no  sin,  and  in 
whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

1 will  acknowledge  my  sin  un- 
to tliee ; and  mine  unrighteous- 
ness have  1 not  hid. 

I said,  I will  confess  my  sins 
unto  the  Lord  ; and  so  thou  for- 
gav^est  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is 
godly  make  his  prayer  unto  thee, 
in  a time  when  thou  mayest  be 
found;  but  in  the  great  water 
Hoods  they  shall  not  come  nigh 
him. 

Thou  art  a plaoc  to  hide  me  in ; 
thou  shalt  preserve  me  from  trou- 
ble; thou  shalt  compass  me  about 
with  songs  of  deliverance. 

1 will  inform  thee,  and  teach 
thee  in  the  way  wherein  thou 
shalt  go ; and  1 will  guide  thee 
v;ith  mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the 
ungodly  ; but  whoso  putteth  his 
trust  in* the  Lord,  mercy  embra- 
ceth  him  on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  0 ye  righteous,  and 
rejoice  in  the  Lord  ; and  be  joy- 
ful, all  ve  that  are  true  of  heart. 
P.^alm  130.  De  urofnndU. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I called 
unto  thee,  O Lord;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 

O let  thine  ears  consider  well 
the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

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OF  PSALMS.  IS  I 

If  thou.  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme 
to  mark  what  is  done  amiss,  O 
Lord,  w’ho  may  abide  it  i* 

For  there  Is  mercy  with  thee; 
theref^ore  shalt  thou  be  feared. 

I look  for  the  Lord ; my  soul 
doth  wait  for  him ; in  his  word  is 
my  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord 
before  the  morning  watch;  I say, 
before  the  morning  watch. 

O Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord;  for 
with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy,  and 
with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm  121.  Levavi  octUos  meos. 

I WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto 
the  hills,  from  whence  cometii 
my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the 
Lord,  \vho  hath  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to 
be  moved,  and  he  that  keepeth 
thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel 
shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keep* 
er ; the  Lord  is  thy  defence  upon 
thy  right  hand  : , 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn 
thee  by  day ; neither  the  moon 
by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee 
from  all  evil ; yea,  it  is  even  he 
that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy 
going  out  and  thy  coming  in, from 
this  time  forth  for  evermore. 


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Psalm  23.  Domi?ius  regii  nte. 
rriHE  Lord  is  ray  shepherd; 

X therefore  can  I lack  nothing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a green 
pasture,  and  lead  me  forth  beside 
tlie  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  ray  soul,  and 
bring  me  forth  in  the  paths  oi 
righteousness  for  his  name’s  sake. 

Yea,  though  I \valk  through  tlie 
valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I 
will  il*ar  no  evil;  for  thou  att 


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with  me ; thy  rod  and  thy  staff! 
comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a table  be- 
fore me  against  them  that  trouble 
me ; thou  hast  anointed  my  head 
with  oil,  and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving-kindness  and 
mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life ; and  1 will  dwell 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 
Psalm  34.  Benedicam  Domino. 

I WILL  alway  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord ; his  praise  shall  ever 
be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast 
in  the  Lord ; the  humble  siiall 
hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

O praise  the  Lord  with  me ; and 
let  us  magnify  his  name  together. 

I sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard 
me ; yea,  he  delivered  me  out  of 
all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and 
were  lightened  ; and  their  faces 
were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the 
Lord  lieareth  him  ; yea,  and  sav- 
^th  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  larneth 
round  about  them  that  fear  him, 
and  delivereth  them. 

O taste,  and  see,  how  gracious 
the  Lord  is ; blessed  is  the  man 
lliat  trusteth  in  him. 

O fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  Ills 
Saints;  for  they  that  fear  him 
lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer 
hurr^er ; but  they  who  seek  the 
Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of 
thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  heark- 
en unto  me  ; I will  teach  you  the 
fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lustetli  to 
live,  and  would  fain  see  good 
days  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and 
thy  lips,  that  they  speak  no  guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good ; 
seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over 
the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are 
iQpcn  unto  their  preg'ers. 


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The  countenance  of  the  Lord 
is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to 
root  out  the  remembrance  of 
them  from  the  eai  th. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the 
Lord  heareth  them,  and  delivei- 
eth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  those 
who  are  of  a contrite  heart,  and 
will  save  such  as  are  of  an  hum- 
ble spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  th« 
righteous ; but  the  Lord  deliver- 
etn  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepetb  all  his^  bones^  so 
that  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  un- 
godly ; and  they  that  nate  the 
nghteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls 
of  his  servants  ; and  all  they  that 

ut  their  trust  in  him  shall  not 

e destitute. 

Psalm  45.  Te  decei  hymnus. ^ 

Thou,  O God,  art  praised  in 
Sion ; and  unto  thee  shall  the 
vow  be  performed  in  .Jerusalem 
Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer, 
unto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against 
me : 0 be  thou  merciful  unto  our 
sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou 
choosest,  and  receivest  unto  thee : 
he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and 
aliall  be  satisfied  with  the  plea- 
sures of  thy  house,  even  of  thy 
holy  temple. 

Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful 
things  in  thy  righteousness,  O 
God  of  onr  salvation  ; thou  that 
art  the  hope  of  all  tlv'i  ends  of  the- 
earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in 
the  broad  sea. 

Who  in  bis  strength  setteth 
fast  the  mountains,  and  is  girded 
about  with  power. 

Wdio  stilleth  the  raging  of  the 
sea,  and  the  noise  oi  his  waves, 
and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dw  ell  in  the  ut- 
termost parts  of  the  earth  shall  be 
afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  ma- 
kest  the  out-goings  of  the  mom* 


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aiKf  evening*  to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and 
blessest  it;  thou  makest  it  very 
plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  wa* 
ter:  thou  prepares! their  corn,  for 
so  thou  provides!  for  the  earth. 

Thou  vvaterest  her  furrov^■s ; 
thou  sendest  rain  into  the  little 
valleys  thereof;  thou  makest  it 
soft  vVith  the  drops  of  rain,  and 
blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

Tliou  crownest  the  ‘year  with 
thy  goodness,  and  thy  clouds 
drop  fatness. 

Tiiey  shall  drop  upon  the  dwell- 
ings of  the  wilderness,  and  the  lit- 
tle iiills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep; 
the  vallevs  also  shall  stand  so 
thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall 
laugh  and  sing. 

SELECTION  VIII. 

From  Psalm  84.  Qumn  dilecta ! 

OH0W  amiable  are  thy  dwell- 
ings, thou  Lord  of  hosts ! 

My  soul  hath  a desire  and  long- 
ing to  enter  into  the  coui-ts  of  the 
Lord ; my  heart  and  my  flesh  re- 
joice in  the  living  God. 

Y ea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her 
an  house,  and  the  swallow  a nest, 
where  she  may  lay  her  young; 
even  thy  altars",  O Lord  of  hosts, 
my  King  and  mv  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in 
thy  iiouse ; they  will  be  alway 
praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
strength  is  in  thee;  in  whose 
heart  are  tliy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of 
misery,  use  it  for  a well ; and  (he 
pools  are  filled  with  water. 

Tiiey  will  go  Imm  slrength  to 
strength,  and  unto  the  God  of 
gods  appeareth  every  one  of 
them  In  Sion. 

O Lord  God  o(  hosts,  hear  my 
prayer;  hearken,  O God  of 
.b'.co!): 

For  one  dav  in  lliy  courts  is 
better  than  a thousand, 


I had  rather  be  a door-keeper 
in  the  house  of  my  God,  ihan  to 
dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a li^ht 
•iiid  defence ; the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  worship;  and  no  good 
thing  shall  he  withhold  from  them 
that  live  a godly  life. 

0 Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is 
the  man  that  jmtteth  his  trust  in 
thee. 

Psalm  85.  Benedixistiy  DomiTie, 

Lord,  thou  art  become  gra- 
cious unto  thy  land ; thou 
hast  turned  away  the  captivity 
of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence 
of  thy  people,  and  covered  all 
their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thv 
displeasure,  and  turned  thyself 
from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  O God  our  Sa- 
viour, and  let  thine  anger  cease 
from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us 
for  ever?  and  wilt  thou  stretch 
out  thy  wrath  from  one  genera 
tion  to  another? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and 
quicken  us,  that  thy  people  may 
rejoice  in  thee? 

Sliow'us  thy  mercy,  O Lord, 
and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

I will  hearken  what  the  Lord 
Clod  will  say  concerning  me;  for 
he  sliall  speak  peace  unto  his  peo- 
ple, and  to  his  saints,  that  they 
turn  not  again. 

I'or  his  salvation  is  nigh  them 
tlial  fear  liim  ; that  glory  may 
dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  to- 
gether : righteousness  and  peace 
have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  llourisli  out  of  the 
eai-tli,  and  righteousness  hath 
looked  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  lov- 
ing-kindne.ss  ; and  our  land  shall 
give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  sliall  go  hefoi*e 
him  ; and  he  shall  direct  his  go- 
iingiptheway 


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Psalm  93.  Ddminus  regnavll. 
raiHE  Lord  is  Kin^?  atid  hath 
X put  on  glorious  apparel ; tiie 
Lord  hipith  put  on  his  apparel,  and 
girdeth  himself  with  strength. 

He  hath  made  the  round  world 
so  sure,  that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  hep  an, 
hath  thy  seat  been  prepared:  Ihou 
art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  O Lord, 
the  floods  have  lift  up  their  voice  > 
the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  rnigh- 
ty,  and  rage  horribly  3 but  yet  the 
Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  is 
mightier; 

Thy  testimonies,  0 Lord,  are 
very  sure:  holiness  becometh 
thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  97.  Dominus  re^nanit. 
rjlHE  Lord  is  King,  the  earth 
X may  be  glad  thereof ; yea,  the 
multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad 
thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round 
about  him ; righteousness  and 
judgnient  are  the  habitation  of 
liis  seat. 

There  shall  go  a firebeforehim, 
and  burn  up  his  enemies  on  every 
side. 

His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto 
the  world ; the  earth  saw  it,  and 
was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at 
the  presence  of  the  Lord ; at  the 
presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his 
righteousness,  and  all  the  ppojiie 
have  seen  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that 
worship  carved  images,  and  that 
delight  in  vain  gods:  worship  him, 
all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced ; 
and  the  daughters  of  Juda  were 
glad;  because  of  thy  judgments,  0 
Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than 
all  that  are  in  the  earth;  thou  art 
exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

pye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that 


ye  hate  the  thing  which  is  evil ; the 
Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his 
saints;  he  shall  deliver  them  from 
the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a light  for 
the  righteous,  and  joyful  gladness 
for  such  as  are  true-hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  I^ord,  ye  righte- 
ous, and  give  thanks  for  a remem- 
brance of  his  holiness. 

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Psalm  8.  'Dornine,  Dominus  nosier. 

OLOfip,  our  Governor,  how 
exc^eiient  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  world;  thou  that  hast  set  thy 
glory  above  tlie  heavens! 

Out  of  the  month  of  very  babes 
and  sucklings  hast  thou  ordained 
strength,  because  of  thine  ene- 
mies, that  thou  mightest  still  the 
enemy  and  the  avenger. 

For  I will  consider  thy  heavens, 
even  the  works  of  thy  fingers;  the 
moon  and  the  stars  which  thou 
hast  ordained. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art 
mindful  of  him.^  and  the  son  of 
man,  that  thou  visitest  him.^ 
Thou  madest  him  lower  than 
the  angels,  to  crown  him  with  glory 
and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have  do- 
minion of  the  works  of  thy  hands ; 
and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in  sub- 
jection under  his  feet; 

All  sheep  and  oxen ; yea,  an^ 
the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

‘ The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  tlie 
fislies  of  the  sea;  and  whatsoever 
vvalketli  through  the  paths  of  the 
seas. 

p Lord,  our  Goyernor,  how 
excellent  is  thy  name  in  ail  the 
world! 

From  Psalm  33.  ExnUate.^  justi. 
TJEJOICEin  the  Lord,  O ye 
righteous;  for  it  becometh 
well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

Praise  tlm  Lord  witli  harp ; sing 
praises  unto  him  with  the  lute, 
ami  instrument  of  tc;n  strings. 
Sing  untothe  Lord  a new  song; 


• SKLECTIONS 

siiig^  praises  unto  him  with  a good 
courage. 

Fertile  word  of  the  Lord  is  true, 
and  all  his  works  are  faithful. 

lie  loveth  righteousness  and 
judgment ; the  earth  is  full  of  the 
goodness  of  tlie  Lord. 

By  the  w^oi  d of  the  Lord  were 
the  heavens  made, and  all  the  hosts 
ot  them  by  tlie  l>rcath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  tlie  waters  of  tlie 
sea  together,  as  it  were  upon  an 
heap;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as 
in  a treasure-house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord; 
stand  in  awe  of  hiip,  all  ye  that 
d well  in  the  world  : 

For  he  spake,  and  it  Avas  done ; 
he  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 
From  Psalm  147.  iMudaie 
Dominma. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it  is 
a good  thing  to  sing  praises 
onto  our  God  ; yea,  a joytul  and 
pleasant  tiling  if  is  to  be  thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jeni- 
saleiii,  and  gather  together  the 
outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healetli  those  that  are  bro- 
ken in  heart,  and  giveth  medicine 
lo  heal  their  sickness. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the 
stars,  and  calleth  them  all  by 
their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is 
his  power ; yea,  and  his  wisdom 
is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek, 
and  bringetii  the  ungodly  dow7i 
to  iUe  ground. 

O sing  unto  ^ the  Lord  with 
thanksgiving  ; sing  praises  upon 
the  harp  unto  our  God  ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  w ith 
clouds,  and  prepareth  rain  for  the 
earth ; and  maketh  the  gras.s  to 
grow  upon  the  mountains,  and 
the  herb  for  the  use  of  men  ; 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the 
>?attle,  and  feedeth  the  young  ra- 
ven.s  that  call  upon  him. 

The  Lord’s  delight  is  in  those 
who  fear  him,  and  put  their  trust 
iq  his  mercy. 

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OF  PSALMS,  185 

Praise  the  Lord,  O.Terusalem: 
prai.se  thy  God,0  Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars 
of  thy  gates,  and  hath  blessed  thy 
children  within  thee 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  bor- 
ders, and  filleth  thee  with  the 
flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  com- 
mandment upon  earth,  and  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and 
scattereth  the  hoar-frosti  ike  ashes 

He  cdsteth  forth  his  ice  like 
morsels ; who  is  able  to  abide  his 
frost  ^ 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and 
melteth  them ; he  blow  eth  with 
his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  show'eth  his  w ord  unto  Ja- 
cob, his  statutes  and  ordinances 
unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any 
nation ; neither  have  the  heathen 
knowledge  of  his  laws. 

From  Psalm 57.  Miserere 7ne{jDeus» 

SET  up  thyself,, O God,  above 
the  heavens ; and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth.  ! 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O God,  ray 
heart  is  fixed;  I will  sing  and 
give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ; awake, 
lute  and  harp:  I myself  will 
awake  right  early. 

I will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  among  the  people  ; and  I 
will  sing  unto  thee  among  the 
nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thv  mer- 
cy reacheth  unto  the  heavens, 
and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O God,  aboviq 
the  heavens;  and  thy  gloryabove" 
all  the  earth. 


SELECTION  X. 

From  Psalm  96.  Cauiafe  Domino, 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new 
song;  sing  unto  the  Lor^ 
all  the  whole  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise 
his  name ; he  telling  of  bis  salva^ 
tioD  from  day  to  day. 


1S6  J'OB  KOLY-DAY8. 


Declare  his  honour  unto  the 
heathen,  and  his  wonders  unto 
all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  can- 
not worthily  be  praised;  he  is 
more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 
Fsalm  148.  Laudate  Dominum. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord  of  hea- 
ven; praise  him  in  the 
height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  ot 
his ; praise  him- all  his  host. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  ; 
praise  him,  all  ve  stars  and  light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and 
ye  waters  that  are  above  the  hea- 
vcns. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of 
the  Lord ; for  he  spake  the  word, 
and  they  were  made;  he  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for 
ever  and  ever ; he  hath  given 
them  a law  which  shall  not  be 
broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye 
dragons,  and  all  deeps ; 

Fu-e  and  hail,  snow  and  ya- 
ours,  wind  and  storm,  fuliilling 
is  word ; , „ . 

Mountains  and  all  hdls;  fruit- 
ful trees  and  all  cedars ; 

Beasts  and  all  cattle;  worms 
and  feathered  fowls; 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  peo- 
ple; princes  ^nd  all  judges  of 
the  world; 

young  men  and  maidens,  old 
men  and  children,  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord ; for  his  name 
only  js  excellent,  and  his  praise 
above  heaven  and  earth.  ^ 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his 
people : all  his  saints  shall  praise 
nim  ; even  the  children  of  Israel, 
even  the  people  that  serveth  him. 
From  Psalm  149.  Canlaie  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new 
song ; let  the  congregation 
of  saints  praise  him- 

Let  Israel  rejqice  ki  him  that 
made  him  ; and  let  the  children 
of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 
X^et  them  praise  his  name  in 


the  dance;  let  theih  sin^  praises 
unto  liim  with  tabret  andharp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in 
his  people,  and  helpeththe  meek- 
hearted. 

Psalm  150.  Laudate  Dominum. 

O PRAISE  God  in  his  holi- 
ness ; praise  him  in  the  hr- 
ment  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts ; 
praise  him  according  to  his  excel- 
lent greatness, 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the 
trumpet;  praise  hini  upon  the 
lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and 
dances ; praise  him  upon  the 
strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upqn  the  well, tuned 
cymbals;  praise  him  upon  the 
loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath 
breath  praise  the  Lord. 


7T  Portions  of  Psalms,  to  be  sung  or  said 
at  Morning  P layer,  on  eertain  blasts 
and  Fasts,  instead  of  the  Vtnite  Exul^ 
temus^  when  any  of  the  foregoing  Se* 
lections  are  to  follow  instead  of  th^ 
Psalms,  as  in  the  fable. 

CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

From  Psalms  45,  89,  110. 

Thy  seat,  0 God,  endureth  for 
ever ; the  sceptre  of  thy  king- 
dom is  a right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness, 
and  hated  iniquity;  wherefore 
God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anoint- 
ed thee  with  the  dll  of  gladru^ss 
above  thy  fellows. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the 
lovingkindness  of  the  Lord  ; with 
my  mouth  will  1 ever  be  showing 
thy  truth,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

For  I have  said,  Mercy  shall 
be  setup  forever;  thy  truth  shall 
thou  establish  in  the  heavens. 

The  Lord  is  our  defence ; the 
holy  One  of  Israel  is  our  king. 

Thou  spakest  sometime  in  vi- 
sions unto  thy  saints,  and  saidst, 
I have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is 


FOR  HQ 

miglitT,  I have  e-salted  one  chosen 
out  of  the  people. 

I will  set  his  dominion  in  the 
sea,  and  his  right  hand  in  the 
iloods. 

And  I will  make  him  my  first 
born,  higher  than  the  kings  of  the 
earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord, 
Sit  tliofi  on  my  riglit  hand,  until 
I make  tiiine  enemies  thy  foot- 
stool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of 
thy  power  out  of  Sion.;  be  thou 
ruler,  even  in  the  midst  among 
thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  pow;er  shall 
the  people  oifer  thee  free-will 
ofterings  with  an  holy  worship : 
tiie  dew  of  thy  birth  is  ot  the 
womb  of  the  morning. 

The  L<u'd  sware,  and  will  not 
repent,  Thou  art  a priest  lor  ever 
after  the  order  of  Melchizedech. 


ASH-WEDNE3DAY. 

From  Psalms  32,  38, 130. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  unrigh- 
teousness is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whoni 
the  Lord  imputeth  no  sin,  and  in 
wliose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O Lord, 
in  thine  anger;  neither  chasten 
me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

For  tii'ine  arrows  stick  fast  in 
me,  and  thine  hand  presseth  me 
«ore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone  over 
my  head,  and  are  like  a sore  bur- 
den, too  heavy  for  me  to  bear. 

I will  confess  my  wickedness, 
and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O Lord 
God  of  my  salvation. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I called 
unto  thee,  0 Lord ; Lord,  hear 
my  voice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to 
the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  Imrd,  sliouldst  be  ex- 
treme to  mark  what  is  done  amiss, 
p Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 


LY-DAYS,  187 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with 
thee,  that  thou  mayest  be  feared. 


GOOD-FRIDAT. 

From  Psalms  22,  69,  40. 

My  God,  my  God,  look  upon 
me:  whyliast  thou  forsaken 
me  ? and  art  so  far  from  my 
health,  and  from  the  words  of  my 
complaint  ? 

But  thou  art  holy,  0 thou  that 
inhabitest  the  praises  of  Israel. 

I am  a wmrm,  and  no  man  ; a 
reproach  of  men,  and  despised  of 
the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  langh  iiie 
to  scorn  ; they  shoot  out  the  lip, 
they  shake  the  headi,  saying, 

He  trusted  in  God,  that  he 
would  deliyer  him  ; let  him  de- 
liver him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

The  counsel  of  the  wicked  iay- 
etli  siege  against  me;  they  pier- 
ced my  bands  and  my  feet. 

They  part  my  garments  among 
them,  and  cast  lots  upon  my  ves- 
ture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me, 
O Lord  : 0 my  strength,  haste 
thee  to  help  me.  i 

Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my 
heart;  I am  full  of  heaviness;  f 
looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on 
me,  but  there-  was  no  man  ; nei  - 
ther found  I any  to  comfort  me. 

Thev  gave  me  gall  to  eat;  and 
when  I was  thirsty, they  gave  me 
vinegar  to  drink. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-olfering 
thou  wouldest  not;  but  mine  ears 
hast  thou  opened. 

Burn t-o fieri ngs  and  sacrifice 
for  sin  hast  thou  not  required: 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I come  ; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is 
written  of  me,  that  I should  fulfil 
thv  will,  0 my  God ; I am  con- 
tent to  do  it;  yea,  thy  law  is  with- 
in •my  heart. 

ASCENSION-DAY 
From  Psalms  24,  47. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye 
gates ; and  bo  ye  lift  up,  y# 


m FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 


evcrlastin,^  doors,  and  the  King^ 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  the 
Lord  strong  and  mighty;  even 
the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates, 
and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting 
doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? even 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  King 
of  glory. 

O clap  your  hands  together,  all 
ye  people ; shout  unto  God  with 
tiie  voice  of  triumph. 

F or  the  Lord  most  high  is  ter- 
rible ; he  is  a great  King  over  all 
the  earth. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a shout; 
the  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a 
trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing 
praises  ; sing  praises  unto  our 
King?  sing  praises. 

Godreigneth  over  the  heathen: 
God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of 
his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are 
gathered  together,  even  the  peo- 
ple of  the  God  of  Abraham  ; for 
the  shields  of  the  earth  belong 
onto  God : He  is  greatly  exalted. 


WHITSUNDAY. 

From  Psalms  2,  68. 

I WILL  declare  the  decree ; the 
Lord  hath  said  unto  me,  Thou 
art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I be- 
gotten thee. 

Desire  of  me,  and  I shall  give 
thee  the  heathen  for  thine  inheri- 
tance, and  the  utmost  parts  of  the 
earth  for  thy  possession. 


^ Be  wise  no^v,  therefore,  0 ye 
kings;  be  instructed,  ye  judges 
of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and 
rejoice  with  trembling. 

^ Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to 
his  name  : extol  him  that  rideth 
upon  the  heavens  by  his  name 
Jah,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

Thou,  O God,  sentest  a gra- 
cious rain  upon  thine  inlierila<ice, 
and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was 
weary. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word ; great 
was  the  company  of  those  that 
published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the 
pots,  yet  shall  ye  be  as  the  wings 
of  a dove  covered  with  silver,  and 
her  feathers  with  yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high  ; 
thou  hast  led  captivity  captive ; 
thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  ; 
yea,  for  the  rebellious  also,  that 
the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily 
loadeth  us  with  benefits;  even 
the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms 
of  the  earth  : O sing  praises  unto 
the  Lord ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the 
heaven  of  heavens,  which  were 
of  old : Lo,  he  doth  send  out  his 
voice,  and  that  a mighty  voice. 

^ Ascribe  the  strength  unto  God  * 
his  excellency  is  over  Israel,  ami 
his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of 
thy  holy  places;  the  God  of  Is- 
rael is  he  that  giveth  strength  and 
ower  unto  his  people : Blessed 
e God. 


189 

THE  PSALTER, 

OR 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


The.  first  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  1 . Beatus  vir,  qui  non  abiit. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath 
not  walked  in  the  counsel  of 
the  ungodly,  npr  stood  in  the 
wav  of  sinners,  and  liath  not  sat 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful: 

2 But  his  delight  is  in  the  law 
of  the  Lord,  and  in  his  law  will 
he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

3 And  he  shall  be  like  a tree 
planted  by  the  water-side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due 
season : 

4 His  leaf  also  shall  not  with- 
er; and  look,  whatsoever  he  do- 
eth,  it  shall  prosper. 

5 As  for  the  pn godly,  it  is  not  so 
with  them ; but  they*^are  like  the 
chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth 
?iway  from  the  face  of  the  earth. 

6 Therefore  the  ungodly  shall 
not  be  able  to  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment; neither  the  sinners  in  the 
congregation  of  the  righteous. 

7 But  the  Lord  knoweth  the 
way  of  the  righteous;  and  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 
.Psa I m 2.  Qnare  fre.Tniiernnt  f^entes  ? 

WHY  do  the  heathen  fo  fu- 
riously rage  together.^  and 
why  do  the  people  imagine  a vain 
thing  ? 

2 The  kings  of  the  earth  stand 
up,  and  the  rulers  take  counsel 
together  against  tin:  Lord,  and 
a2,ainst  his  .\nointed: 

3 Let  us  break  their  bonds 
asunder,  .and  cast  away  their 
conls  from  ns. 

4 He  liiat  dwelleth  in  heaven 
‘‘liall  lamili  them  to  scorn:  the 
Lord  ^Ijail  have  them  in  derision, 
o I'hgn  snail  he  speak  unto 


them  in  his  ’ivrath,  and  vex  them 
in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6 Yet  have  I set  my  King  up- 
on my  holy  hill  of  Sion. 

7 I vvill  preach  the  law,  where- 
of the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  f 
begotten  thee. 

8 Desire  of  me,  and  I shall 
give  thee  the  heatiien  for  thine 
inheritance,  and  the  utmost  parts 
of  the  earth  for  thy  possession. 

9 Thou  shalt  bruise  them  with 
a rod  of  irqn,  and  break  them  in 
pieces  like  a potter’s  vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O 
ye  kings;  be  learned,  ye  that  are 
judges  of  the  earth. 

1 1 Serve  the  Lord  in  fear,  and 
rejoice  unto  him  with  reverence. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  le.st  he  be  an^ 
gry,  and  so  ye  perisli  from  the 
right  way : if  his  wrath  be  kindled, 
yea  but  a little,  blessed  are  arl 
they  that  put  their  fi^ust  in  him. 
Psalm  3.  Domme^quidmultijilicati^ 

TORD,  how  are  they  increased 
-J  that  trouble  me.?  many  are 
they  that  rise  against  me. 

2  Many  one  there  be  that  say 
of  my  soul,  There  is  no  help  for 
him  in  his  God. 

3  But  thou,  O Lord,  art  my  de- 
fender; thoii  art  my  worsliip,  and 
the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

4  I did  call  u])on  the  Loril 
with  my  voice,  and  he  heard  me 
ont  of  ills  lioly  hill 

5  1 laid  mo  down  and  slept, 
and  rose  up  again,  for  tl-e  l.oril 
sustained  me. 

0 I ^vill  not  be  afiaid  for  ten 
thousands  of  the  people,  tiial 
liave  set  tliemselves  against  nia 
round  aliout. 

7 Up,  Lord,  and  help  mp,  O 


KH)  . THE  PSALTER  D 


my  God;  for  (fioa  smitest  all 
mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek 
bone:  thou  hast  broken  the  teeth 
of  the  ungodly. 

8  Salvation  belongeth  unto  the 
Lord;  and  thy  blessing  is  upon 
thy  people. 

rsalm  4.  Cum  invocarem. 

He  ar  me,  v/hen  I call,  O God 
of  my  righteousness : thou 
hast  set  me  at  liberty,  when  I was 
ui  trouble ; have  mercy  upon  me, 
and  lienrken  unto  my  prayer. 

2  O ye  sons  of  men,  how  long 
will  ye  blaspheme  mine  honour, 
and  have  such  pleasure  in  vanity, 
and  seek  after  falsehood.? 

3  Know  this  also,  that  the 
Lord  hath  chosen  to  himself  the 
man  that  is  godly : w^hen  I call 
upon  the  Lord  he  will  hear  me. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not; 
commune  with  your  own  heart, 
and  in  your  chamber,  and  be  still. 

5  Offer  the  sacrifice  of  righte- 
ousness, and  put  your  trust  in  the 
Lord. 

6  There  be  many  that  say, 
Who  will  show  us  any  good .? 

7  Lord,  lift  thou  up*  the  light  of 
thy  countenance  upon  us, 

8  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my 
heart,  since  the  time  that  their 
corn,  and  wine,  and  oil  increased. 

9  I will  lay  me  down  in  peace, 
and  bake  my  rest;  for  it  is  thou 
Lord  only  that  makest  me  dwell 
in  safety. 

Psahn  5.  i'erba  men  auribus. 
"pOXDER  my  words,  O Lord, 
Ji.  consider  my  meditation. 

2  O hearken  thou  unto  the 
voice  of  ruY  calling,  my  King, 
ami  my  God:  for  unto  thee  will 
i make  my  praver. 

3  Mv  voice  sbalt'thou  hear  be- 
times,-6  Lord;  early  in  the  morn- 
ing will  I dirf!Ct  my  prayer  unto 
tlic.e,  and  will  look  np. 

4  For  thon  artthe  God  that  hast 
no  f)leasnre  in  wickedness;  nei- 
‘.hcr-ihal!  any  evil  dwell  with  thee, 
r)  Snell  as  be  foolish,  siiall  not 
.^land  hi  thy  siglit;  for  thou 


hatest  all  them  that  work  vanity. 

6 Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that 
speak  lies : the  Lord  will  abhor 
both  the  blood-thirsty  and  deceit- 
ful man. 

7 But  as  for  me,  I will  come 
into  thine  house,  even  upon  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy,  and  in 
thy  fear  will  I worship  to^^'ard 
thy  holy  temple. 

8 Lead  me,  O Lord,  in  thy 
righteousness,  because  of  mine 
enemies;  make  thy  way  plain 
before  my  face. 

9 For  there  is  no  faithfulness 
in  his  mouth;  their  inward  parts 
are  very  wickedness. 

10  Their  throat  is  an  open  se- 
pulchre ; they  flatter  with  their 
tongue. 

1 1 Destroy  thou  them,  0 God 
let  them  perish  through  their  own 
imaginations;  cast  them  out  in  the 
multitude  of  their  ungodliness;  for 
they  liavfe  rebelled  against  thee. 

12  And  let  all  them  that  put 
their  trust  in  thee  rejoice : they 
shall  ever  be  giving  of  tjhanks, 
because  thou  defendest  them; 
they  that  love  thy  name  shall  be 
joyful  in  thee : 

13  For  thou , Lord , wilt  give  thy 
blessing  unto  the  righteous,  and 
with  thy  favourable  kindness  wilt 
thou  defend  him, as  with  a shield. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  6.  Dominej  m in  furore. 

OL0HD,  rebuke  me  not  in 
thine  indignation,  neither 
chasten  me  in  tliy  displeasure. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O 
Lord,  for  T am  weak : O Lord, 
heal  me,  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

3  My  soul  also  is  sore  troubled  ; 
but.  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
punish  me .? 

4  Turn  thee,  O Lord,  and  deli- 
ver my  soul;  O save  me,  for  thy 
mercies’  sake: 

5  For  in  death  no  man  remem- 
bereth  thee;  and  w’ho  will  give 
thee  thanks  in  the  pit.  ; 

6  I am  weary  of  mv  groaning 


Diif  1.  THE  PSALTER,  110 


every  night  wash  I my  bed,  and 
waterjny  couch  with  my  tears. 

7 My  beauty  is  gone  for  very 
trouble,  and  worn  away  because 
of  all  mine  enemies. 

8 Away  from  me,  all  ye  that 
work  vanity  , for  the  Lord  hath 
heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 

9 The  Lord  hath  heard  my  pe- 
tition; the  Lord  will  receive  my 
prayer. 

10  All  mine  enemies  shall  be 
confounded,  and  sore  vexed;  they 
shall  be  turned  back,  and  put  to 
shame  sudderdy. 

Psalm  7.  Bominej  Deu^  mens. 

OL0RD,  my  God,  in  thee  have 
I put  my  trust;  save  me  from 
all  them  that  persecute  me,  and 
deliver  me; 

2  Lest  he  devour  my  soul  like 
a lion, and  tear  it  in  pieces,  while 
there  is  none  to  help. 

3  O Lord  my  God,  if  I have 
done  any  such  thing;  or  if  there 
be  any  wickedness  in  my  hands; 

4  If  I have  rewarded  evil  unto 
him  that  dealt  friendly  with  me; 
yea,  1 have  delivered  him  that 
without  any  cause  is  mine  enemy; 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  perse- 
cute my  soul,  and  take  me;  yea, 
let  him  tread  my  life  down  upon 
the  earth,  and  lay  mine  honour  in 
the  dust. 

6  Stand  up,  O Lord,  in  thy 
wrath.,  and  lilt  up  thyself,  because 
of  the  indignation  of  mine  ene- 
mies ; arise  uj)  for  me  in  the  judg- 
ment that  thou  hast  commanded  : 
7 And  so  shall  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  iieople  come  about 
thee  : for  their  sakes  therefore  lift 
U])  thv'self  again. 

8  The  Lord  shall  judge  the 
people : give  sentence  with  rne, 
O Lord,  according  to  my  righte- 
ousnefes,  and  according  to  the  in- 
iiocency  that  is  in  me. 

9  O let  Uie  wickedness  of  the 
nngodlv  come  to  an  end;  but 
guide  thou  the  just. 

10  For  the  righteous  God  trieth 

4iie  very  hearts  aad  leias 


11  My  help  cometh  of  God, 
who  preservetli  them  that  are 
true  of  heart. 

12  God  is  a righteous  judge, 
strong,and  patient ; and  God  is 
provoked  every  day. 

13  If  a man  will  not  turn,  he 
will  whet  his  sword ; he  hath  bent 
his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

14  He  liath  prepared  tor  him 
the  instruments  of  death ; he  or- 
dainetii  his  arrows  against  tlie 
persecutors. 

15  Behold,  he  travailetli  w’ith 
mischief;  he  hath  conceived  sor- 
row, and  brought  fortii  ungodli- 
ness. 

16  He  hath  graven  and  diggyd 
up  a pit,  and  is  fallen  hitiiseU  in- 
to the  destruction  that  he  made 
for  other. 

17  For  his  travail  ,shal!  crnne 
upon  his  own  head,  and  his  wick- 
edness shall  fall  on  his  own  pate, 

18  1 will  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord,  according  to  his  righteous- 
ness ; and  I will  praise  the  name 
of  the  Lord  most  high. 

Psalm  8.  Damine,  Dominus  noster. 

OL0RD,  our  Governor.,  how 
excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
world ; thou  that  hast  set  thy  glb- 
ry  above  tlie  heavens  ! 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  very 
babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou  or- 
dained strengtii,  because  of  thine 
enemies,  that  thou  mightesl  still 
the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

3  For  i will  consider  thy  hea- 
vens, even  the  works  of  thy  fin- 
gers; the  moon  and  the.  stars 
w'hich  thou  hast  ordained. 

4  What  is  man,  that  thou  art 
mindful  of  him  ? and  liie  son  of 
man,  that  thou  visitest  hirn.‘ 

5  Thou  madest  him  lower  than 
the  angels,  to  crown  him  witliglo^ 
ry  and  worship. 

6  Thou  makest  him  to  have  do- 
minion of  the  works  of  tliy  hands : 
and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in 
subjection  under  his  feet; 

7  Ail  sheep  and  oxen; 
and  the  beaeU  ol  the  field,; 


,1V2 

8 The  fowls  of  tlie  air,  and  the 
fishes  of  the  sea ; and  whatsoever 
walketii  through  the  paths  of  the 
seas. 

9 O Lord,  our  Governor,  how 
excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
world  ! 


The  second  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  9.  Confitebor  iUn. 

IWILIi  give  thanks  unto  thee, 

O Lord,  with  my  whole  heait; 

I will  speak  of  all  thy  marvellous 
works.  . . 

2 I will  be  glad  and  rmoice  m 
thee ; vea,  my  songs  willl  make 
Of  thy  name,  O thou  Most  Highest. 

3 While  mine  enemies  are 
driven  back,  they  shall  fall  and 
piM-i^h  at  thy  presence : 

4 For  thou  hast  maintained  my 
light  and  my  cause;  thou  art  set 
iirthe  throne  that  judgest  right. 

5 Thou  hast  rebuked  the  nea- 
theii,  and  destroyed  the  ungodly ; 
thou  hast  put  out  their  name  for 
ever  and  ever. 

6 O thou  enemy,  destructions 
are  come  to  a perpetual  end; 
even  as  the  cities  which  thou  hast 
destroyed,  their  memorial  is  per- 
ished with  them. 

7 But  the  Lord  shall  endure 
for  ever;  he  hath  also  prepared 
iris  seat  for  judgment. 

8 For  he  shall  judge  the  world 
in  righteousness,  and  minister 
true  jadgment  unto  the  people. 

9 ‘The  Lord  also  will  be  a de- 
fence for  the  oppressed,  even  a 
jefuge  in  due  time  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy 
name  will  put  "their  trust  in  thee; 
for  thou.  Lord,  hast  never  failed 
them  that  seek  thee. 

no  praise  the  Lord  which 
dwelleth  in  Sion  ; show  the  peo- 
ple of  his  doings : ^ 

12  For  when  he  maketh  m- 
quisifion  for  blood,  he  remem- 
berelh  them,  and  torgettelh  not 
the  complaint  of  the  poor. 

13  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0 


Dav  2 

Lord  ; consider  the  trouble  which 
1 suller  of  them  that  hate  me, 
thou  that  lit'test  me  up  from  the 
gates  of  death ; 

14  That  I may  show  all  thy 
praised  Avithin  ihe  ports  of  the 
daughter  of  Sion  : 1 \n  ill  rejoice 
ill  tliy  salvation. 

15" The  heathen  are  sunk  down' 
in  the  pit  that  they  made  ; in  the 
same  net  which  they  hid  privily 
is  their  foot  taken. 

16  The  Lord  is  known  to  exe- 
cute judgment ; the  ungodly  is 
trapped  in  the  work  of  his  own 
hands. 

17  The  wdeked  shall  be  turned 
into  hell,  and  all  the  people  that 
forget  God. 

18  For  the  poor  shall  not  al- 
way  be  forgotten;  the  patient 
abiding  of  the  meek  shall  not 
perish  for  ever. 

19  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not  man 
have  tlie  upper  hand ; let  the  hea- 
then be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O Lord, 
that  the  heathen  may  know  thein- 
seUes  to  be  bat  men. 

Psalm  10.  VtquidjDominc? 

WHY  standcst  tliou  sp  far  off, 
O Lord,  and  hidest  thy  face 
in  the  needful  time  of  trouble,? 

2  The  ungodly,  for  his  own  lust, 
doth  persecute  the  poor:  let  them 
be  taken  in  the  crafty  wiliness 
that  they  have  imagined. 

3  For  the  ungodly  hath  made 
boast  of  his  own  heart’s  desire, 
and  speaketh  good  of  the  cove- 
tous, whom  God  abliorreth. 

4  The  ungodly  is  so  proud,  tlial 
he  careth  not  for  God,  neither  is 
God  in  all  his  thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  alway  micvous : 
thy  judgments  are  far  above  out 
of  his  sight,  and  thefofere  defieth 
he  all  his  enemies. 

()  For  he  hath  said  in  his  heart., 
Tush,  i shall  never  be  cast  dow  n, 
there  sluill  no  harm  haiipeii  unto 
me. 

7 His  mouth  is  lull  of  cursing, 
deceit,  and  fraud ; under  bis 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  2.  THE  PSALTER.  193 


longue  is  ungodliness  and  vanity. 

8 He  sitteth  Lurking  in  (he 
thievish  corners  of  the  streets, 
and  privily  in  his  lurking  dens 
doth  lie  murder  the  innocent ; his 
eyes  are  set  against  the  poor. 

" 9 For  he  lieth  waiting  secretly; 
even  as  a lion  lurketh  he  in  his 
den,  that  he  may  ravish  the  poor. 

10  He  doth  ravisii  the  poor, 
when  he  getteth  him  into  his  net.- 

11  He  falletli  down  and  1mm- 
lleth  himself,  that  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  poor  may  fall  into  the 
hands  of  hi$  captaiiis. 

12  He  hculi  said  in  his  heart, 
Tush,  God  liath  forgotten;  he 
Ifidetii  away  his  face,  and  he  will 
never  see  it. 

13  Arise,  O Lord  God,  and  lift 
up  thine  hand ; forget  not  the  poor. 

14  Wherefore  should  the  wick- 
ed blaspheme  God,  while  he  doth 
say  in  his  lieart,  Tush,  thou  God 
cares!  not.  for  it  ? 

15  Surely  thou  liast  seen  it; 
for  thou  h^holdest  ungodliness 
and  wrong, 

Id  That  thou  mayest  take  the 
matter  into  thy  liand  : the  poor 
commltteth  liimself  unto  thee; 
for  thou  art  the  helper  of  the 
friendless. 

17  Break  thou  the  power  of  the 
ungodly  and  malicious ; take 
away  his  ungodliness,  and  thou 
shalt  find  none. 

18  Tlie  Lord  is  King  for  ever 
and  ever,  and  tlie  heathen  are 
perished  out  of  the  larid. 

19  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the 
desire  of  the  poor;  thou  preparest 
their  lieart,  and  thine  ear  heark- 
eneth  thereto. 

20  To  help  the  fatherless  and 
}>oor  unto  th«ir  right,  that  the  man 
of  the  earth  be  no  more  exalted 
a^inst  them. 

Psalm  11.  • In  Domvio  confido. 

IN  the  Lord  put  I my  trust ; ho\v 
sav  ye  then  to  my  soul,  that 
she  should  flee  as  a bird  unto  the 
hill? 

.3  For  lo>  the  ungodly  bend 


their  bow,  and  make  ready  their 
arrows  williin  the  quiver,  that 
they  may  privily  shoot  at  them 
which  are  true  of  heart. 

3 For  the  foundations  will  he 
cast  down  ; and  what  hath  the 
righteous  done  ? 

4 The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  tem- 
ple ; the  Lord’s  seat  is  in  heaven. 

5 His  eyes  consider  the  poor, 
and  his  eye-lids  tiy  the  children 
of  men. 

6 The  Lord  alloweth  the  righ- 
teous; but  the  ungodly,  and  him 
that  delighteth  in  \vickedness, 
doth  his  soul  abhor. 

7 Upon  the  ungodly  he  shall 
rain  snares,  fire  and  brimstone, 
storm  and  tempest : this  shall  be 
their  portion  to  drink. 

8 For  the  righteous  Lord  lovetli 
righteousness : his  countenance 
will  behold  the  thing  that  is  just. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  12.  Salrum  me  fac. 

Help  me.  Lord,  for  there  Is 
not  one  godly  man  left  ; for 
the  faithful  are  minished  from 
among  tlie  children  of  mep. 

2  They  talk  of  vanitv  every  one 
with  Ids  neighbour;  tliey  do  but 
flatter  Avith  their  lips,  and  dissem- 
ble in  their  double  heart. 

3  The  Lord  shall  root  out  ail 
deceitful  lips,  and  the  tongue  that 
speaketh  proud  things ; 

4  Which  have  said.  With  our 
tongue  will  we  prevail ; we  are 
they  thot  ought  to  speak : who  is 
Lord  over  us  ? 

5  Now,for  the  comfortless  trou- 
bles’ sake  of  the  needy,  and  be- 
cause of  the  deep  sighing  of  the 
poor, 

6  I will  up,  saith  the  Lord,  and 
will  help  every  one  from  him  that 
swelleth  against  him,  and  will  set 
him  at  rest. 

7  The  words  of  the  Lord  are 
pure  words,  even  as  the  silver 
which  from  the  earth  is  tried,  and 
purified  seven  times  in  the  fire. 

8 Tliou  i&halt  keep  tliem,  O 


I.ord ; thou  shaU  preserve  him 
from  this  generation  for  ever. 

9 The  ungodly  walk  on  every 
side  : when  they  are  exalted,  the 
children  of  men  are  put  to  rebuke. 
Psalm  13.  Usque  quo,  Domine? 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me, 
O Lord;  forever?  how  long 
wilt  tliou  hide  thy  face  from  me? 

2  How  long  shall  I seek  coun- 
sel in  mv  soul,  and  be  so  vexed 
in  my  heart?  How  long  shall 
mine  enemies  triumph  over  me  ? 

3  Consider,  and  near  me,  O 
Lord  my  God;  lighten  mine  eyes, 
that  I sleep  not  in  death; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I have 
prevailed  against  him  : for  if  I be 
cast  down,  they  that  trouble  me 
will  rejoice  at  it. 

5  But  my  tru^t  is  In  thy  mercy, 
and  my  lieart  is  joyful  in  thy  sal- 
vaflon. 

0 I will  sing  of  the  Lord,  be- 
cause he  hath  dealt  so  lovingly 
with  me  ; yea,  I will  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord  most  Highest. 
Psalm  14.  Dixit  insipiens, 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart. 
There  is  no  God. 

2 They  are  corrupt,  and  become 
abominable  in  their  doings ; there 
is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one. 

,3  The  Lord  looked  down  from 
heaven  upon  the  children  of  men, 
to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would 
understand,  and  seek  after  God  : 
4 But  they  are  all  gone  out  of 
the  way,  they  are  altogether  be- 
come abominable  ; there  is  none 
that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

5  Their  throat  is  an  open  se- 
pulchre ; with  their  tongues  have 
they  deceived:  the  poison  of  asps 
is  under  their  lips. 

6  Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing 
and  bitterness ; their  feet  are  switt 
to  shed  blood. 

7  Destruction  and  unhappiness 
is  m their  ways,  and  the  way  of 
peace  have  tliey  not  known ; tliere 
fs  no  fearof  God  before  theireyes. 
B Have  they  np  kQowkdge, 


that  they  are  all  such  workers  of 
mischief,  eating  up  my  people  a?, 
it  were  bread,  and  call  not  upon 
the  l.ord  ? 

y There  were  they  brought  in 
great  fear,  even  where  no  fear 
was  ; fof  God  is  in  the  generation 
of  tiie  righteous. 

10  As  for  you,  ye  have  made  a 
mock  at  the  counsel  of  the  poor; 
because  he  putteth  his  trust  in  the 
Lord. 

11  Who  shall  give  salvation  un- 
to Israel  out  of  Bion  ? When  the 
Lord  lurneth  the  captivity  of  his 
people,  then  shall  Jacob  rejoice, 
and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 


The  third  Day. 

MORMNG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  15.  Domirte,  quis  habitabitP 
T ORD,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy 
i-i  tabernacle  ? or  who  shallVest 
upon  thy  holy  hill  ? ; 

2 Even  he  that  leadeth  an  un-  ^ 
corrupt  life,  and  doeth  the  thing 
which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the 
truth  from  his  heart : 

3 He  that  hath  used  no  deceit 
in  his  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to  his 
neighbour,  and  hath  not  slander- 
ed nis  neighbour : 

4 He  that  sitteth  not  by  him- 
self; but  is  lowly  in  his  own  eyes, 
and  maketh  much  of  them  tliat 
fear  the  Lord  : 

5 He  that  sweareth  unto  hb 
neighbour,  and  disappointeth  him 
not,  though  it  were  to  his  own 
hindrance  : 

6 He  that  hath  not  given  his 
money  upon  usury,  nor  taken  re- 
ward against  the  innocent. 

7 Whoso  doeth  these  things 
shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  Id.  Conservot  me,  Domiue,. 
13RESERVE  me,  O God;  for 
A In  thee  have  I put  my  trust. 

2 0 ray  soul,  thou  hast  said  un- 
to the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God  ; 
my  goods  are  nothing  unto  thee. 

3 All  my  delight  is  upon  the 
saints  that  are  in  tlie  earth,  ai>4 
upon  such  as  exrd  in  yirtiie. 


Day  3.  7UE  Pi 

4 But  they  that  run  after  ai;o- 
tber  god  shall  have  groat  trouble. 

5 Their  drink-offerings  of  blood 
will  I not  offer,  i^ieitlier  make 
mention  \>f  their  iihmes  within 
my  lips. 

"61  he  Lord  himself  is  the  por- 
tion of  mine  inheritance,  and  of 
my  cup  ; thou  shaft  maintain  my 
lot. 

7 , The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me  in 
a fair  ground;  yea,  I have  a 
goodly  heritage. 

8 I will  thank  the  Lord  for  giv- 
ing me  warning;  my  reins  also 
chasten  me  in  the  night  season. 

9 I have  set  God  always  before 
me;  for  he  is  on  my  right  hand, 
therefore  I shall  not  fall. 

10  Wherefore  my  heart  w'as 
glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiced ; my 
flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope 

11  For  w'hy  ? thou  shaft  not 
leave  my  soul  in  hell;  neither 
shaft  thou  suffer  thy  Holy  One  to 
see  corruption. 

12  Thou  shaft  show  me  the 
path  of  life : in  thy  presence  is 
the  fulness  of  joy,  and  at  thy 
right  hand  there  is  pleasure  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  17.  Exaudi,  Domine. 

Hear  the  right,  O Lord,  con- 
sider my  complaint,  and 
hearken  unto  my  prayer,  that  go- 
eth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  fortli 
from  thy  presence,  and  let  thine 
eye.s  look  upon  the  thing  that  is 
equal. 

3  Tliou  hast  proved  and  visited 
mine  heart  in  the  night  sea.son  ; 
thou  liast  tried  me,  and  shaft  find 
no  wickedne.‘^s  in  me;  for  1 am 
utterly  purposed  tiiat  my  mouth 
shall  not  offend. 

4  Because  of  men’s  works  that 
are  done  against  liie.  w'ords  of  thy 
lip.c,  I ha.ve  ke|>t  me  froiii  the 
w'ay.>  of  the  destroy t‘r. 

5  O hold  thou  up  rny  goings 
ii)  thy  paths,  that  my  footsteps 
slip  not. 

6  I have  called  upon  thee,  0 


1 ALTER.  m 

God,  for  thou  shaft  Hear  me:  in- 
cline tliine  ear  to  me,  and  heark- 
en unto  my  words. 

7 Show  thy, marvellous  loviiig- 
kiriduess,  thou  that  art  the  Sa^ 
viour  of  them  which  put  their 
trust  in  thee,  from  such  as  resist 
thy  right  hand. 

8 Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an 
eye  ; hide  me  under  the  shadow* 
ol  thy  w ings, 

9 From  the  ungodly,that  trou- 
ble me;  mine  enemies  compass 
me  round  about,  to  take  away  my 
soul. 

10  They  are  inclosed  in  their 
own  fat,  and  their  mouth  speak^ 
eth  proud  things. 

11  They  lie  w^aiting  in  onr  w^ay 
on  every  "side,  turning  their  eyas 
down  to  the  ground. 

12  Like  as  a lion  that  is  greedy 
of  his  prey,  and  as  it  were  a lion's 
whelp  lurKing  in  secret  places. 

13  Up,  Lord,  disappoint  him, 
and  cast  him  down  ; deliver 
soul  from  the  ungodly,  which  iS 
a sword  of  thine  : 

14  From  the  men  of  thy  hand, 
0 Lord,  from  the  men  I say,  and 
froro.the  evil  world;  wdiich  have 
their  portion,  in  this  life,  whose 
bellies  thou  fdlest  with  thy  hid 
b-easure. 

15  They  have  children  at  their 
desire,  and  leave  the  rest  of  tiiejr 
sul)stance  ftn*  their  babes. 

16  But  as  for  me,  1 will  bebola 
Illy  presence  in  righteousness ; 
niRl  when  I aw  ake  up  after  lliy 
likeness,  T shali  be  satisfied  w ith  it. 

EVEINiNG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  18.  Diligamie,  Donnine. 
T WILL  love  thee,.  O Lord,  my 
strengtli.  The  Lord  is  rny 
stony,  rock,  and  my  defence,  niv 
Suvi’our,  my  God,  and  my  might, 
in  whom  Twill  (rust;  niy  buck- 
ler, tlie  horn  also  of  rny  salva- 
tion. and  iny  refuge. 

2 1 will  "cull  upon  tlie  Lord, 
which  is  worthy  to  bo  praised  ; so 
shall  I be  safe  from  mine  eiicmie.^ 


196 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  » 


3 The  sorrows  of  death  com- 
passed me,  and  the  overdowings 
of  iiiigodliiiess  made  me  afraid. 

4 The  pains  of  hell  came  about 
me  ; the  snares  of  death  overtook 
me. 

5 In  my  trouble  I will  call  up- 
on the  Lord,  arid  complain  unto 
my  God ) 

6 So  shall  he  hear  my  voice  out 
of  his  holy  temple,  and  my  com- 
plaint shall  come  before  him;  it 
shall  enter  even  into  his  ears. 

7 The  earilK  trembled  and 
quaked,  the  very  foundations  also 
of  the  hills  shook,  and  were  re- 
moved, because  he  was  wroth. 

8 There  went  a smoke  out  in 
his  presence,  and  a consuming 
hre  out  of  ids  mouth,  so  that 
coals  were  kindled  at  it. 

9 He  bowed  the  heavens  also, 
and  came  down^  and  it  was  dark 
under  his  feet. 

10  He  rode  upon  the  Cheru' 
L‘im,  and  did  fly  ; he  came  flying 
upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

11  He  made  darkness  his  se- 
cret place,  his  pavilion  round 
about  him  with  dark  water,  and 
thick  clouds  to  cover  him. 

12  At  the  brightness  of  his  pre- 
sence his  clouds  removed  ; hail 
stones  and  coals  of  lire. 

13  The  Lord,  also  thundered 
out  of  heaven,  and  the  Highest 
gave  bis  thunder;  hail-stones  and 
coals  of  fire. 

14  He  sent  out  his  arrows,  and 
scattered  them ; he  cast  forth 
lightnings,  and  destroyed  them 

15  The  springs  of  \vaters  were 
seen,  and  the  foiUKlations  of  the 
round  ^vnrld  were  discovere;d  at 


rouim 

thv  chiding,  O Lord;  attliebiast- 
ing  of  the  Drealh  of  thy  displea- 


sure. , , 

16  He  shall  send  down  from 
on  higii  to  fetcii  me,  and  siiall 
take  me  out  of  many  waters, 

17  He  shall  deliver  me  from 
my  stroMse.st  enemy,  aud  from 
tlmm  Vvliieii  ha<6  pi''  ’>  they 
are  too  inightv  for  me. 


18  They  prevented  me  in  the 
day  of  my  trouble;  but  the  Lord 
was  my  upholder. 

19  He  brought  mo  forth  also 
into  a place  of  liberty ; bebrougiit 
me  forth,  even  because  he  had  a 
favour  unto  me. 

20  The  Lord  shall  revimrd  me 
after  my  righteous  dealing,  ac- 
cording to  the  cleanness  of  my 
hands  shall  he  recompense  me. 

21  Because  I have  kept  the 
ways  of  the  Lord,  and  have  not 
forsaken  my  God,  as  the  wicked 
doth. 

22  For  I have  an  eye  unto  all 
his  laws,  and  will  not  cast  out  his 
commandments  from  me. 

23  I was  also  uncorrupt  before 
him,  and  eschewed  mine  own. 
wickedness. 

24  Therefore  slmii  the  Lord 

reward  me  after  my  righteous 
dealing,  and  according  unto  the 
cleanness  ojf  my  hands  in  his  eye-  , 
sight.  , T I 

25  With  the  holy  thou  slialt 
be  holy,  and  with  a perfect  man 
thou  shalt  be  perfect. 

26  With  the  clean  thou  shalt 
be  clean,  and  with  the  froward 
thou  shalt  learn  L’owardness. 

27  For  thou  shalt  save  the  peo- 
ple that  are  in  adversity,  and 
shalt  bring  down  the  high  looks 
of  the  proud;  • 

28  Thou  also  shalt  lighF  mv 
candle ; the  Lord  my  God  shall 
make  mv  d'f^i’kness  to  l)e  light. 

29  Fo>  in  thee  I shall  discomjit 
au  host  of  men, and  with  the  iielp 
of  my  God  1 shall  leap  over  the 
wall. 

30  The  way  of  God  i.s  au  un- 
deliled  wav;  the  word  of  the 
Lord  also  is  tried  in  the  ftrec  he 
is  the  defender  of  all  them  (hat 
mit  their  trust  in  hitn. 

31  For  who  is  Qodi  but  the 
Lonl.^  or  who  hath  any  strength, 
except  our  God. ^ 

32  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me 
with  strength  of  war,  and  makelh 
ipy  way  perfect. 


Day  4.  THE  PS 

33  Hemaketh  my  feet  like  hart’s 
feet,  and  setteth  me  up  on  hij^h. 

34  He  teacheth  mine  hands  to 
fight,  and  mine  arms  shall  break 
even  a bow  of  steel. 

35  Tbon  hast  given  me  the  de- 
fence of  thy  salvation;  thy  right 
hand  also  shall  hold  me  up,  and 
thy  loving  correction  shall  make 
me  great. 

36  Thon  shalt  make  room 
enough  undei*  me  for  to  go,  that 
my  footsteps  shall  not  slide. 

37  1 will  follow  upon  mine  en- 
emies, and  overtake  them  ; nei- 
ther will  I turn  again  till  I have 
destroyed  them. 

38  I will  smite  them,  that  they 
shall  not  f)e  able  to  stand,  biit 
fall  under  ray  feet. 

39  Thou  Hast  girded  me  with 
strength  unto  the  battle;  thou 
shalt  throw  down  mine  enemies 
under  me. 

40  Thou  hast  made  mine  ene- 
mies also  to  turn  their  backs  up- 
on me,  and  I shall  destroy  them 
that  hate  me. 

41,  They  shall  cry,  but  there 
shall  be  none  to  help  them;  yea, 
even  unto  the  Lord  shall  {hey 
cry,  but  he  shall  not  hear  them. 

42  I will  beat  them  as  small  as 
tlie  dust  before  the  wind : I will 
c*ast  them  out  as  the  clay  in  the 
streets. 

43  Thou  shalt  deliver  me  from 
the  strivings  of  the  people,  and 
thou  shalt  make  me  the  head  of 
the  heathen. 

44  A people  whom  I have  not 
known  shall  serve  me. 

45  As  soon  as  they  hear  of 
me,  they  .shall  obey  me;  but  the 
strange  children  shall  dissemble 
with  me. 

46  The  strange  children  shall 
fail,  and  be  afraid  out  of  their 
prisons. 

47  The  Lord  liveth ; and  bless- 
ed be  my  strong  helper,  and 
praised  be  the  God  of  my  salva- 
tion : 

48  Even  the  God  that  seeth 

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ALTER.  197 

that  1 be  avenged,  and  subdueth 
the  people  unto  me.. 

49  It  is  he  that  delivereth  me 
from  my  cruel  enemies,  and  set- 
teth me  up  above  mine  adversa- 
ries : thou  shalt  rid  me  from  the 
wicked  man. 

50  For  this  cause  will  I give 
thanks  unto  thee,  O Lord,  among 
the  Gentiles,  and  sing  praises  unto 
thy  name. 

61  Great  prosperity  giveth  he 
unto  his  King,  and  showeth  lov- 
ing kindness  unto  David,  his 
Anointed,  and  unto  his  seed  for 
evermore. 


The  fimrthDay. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  19.  Coeli  ermrrant. 

TH  F heavens  declare  the  glory 
ot  God;  and  the  firmament 
showeth  his  handy  work. 

2 One  day  telleth  another,  and 
one  night  certifieth  another. 

3 There  is  neither  speech  nor 
language  ; but  their  voices  are 
heard  among  them. 

4 Their  sound  is  gone  out  into 
all  lands;  and  their  words  into 
the  ends  of  the  world. 

5 In  them  hath  he  set  a taber- 
nacle for  the  sun ; which  cometli 
forth  as  a bridegroom  out  of  his 
ch-amber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a giant 
to  run  his  course. 

6 It  goeth  forth  from  the  utter- 
most part  of  the  heaven,  and  run- 
neth about  unto  the  end  of  it 
again,  and  there  is  nothing  hid 
trom  the  heat  thereof. 

7 The  law^oftheLordisanunde- 
filed  law,  converting  the  soul ; the 
testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure, and 
giveth  wisdom  unto  the  simple.  - 
8 The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are 
right,  and  rejoice  the  heart;  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  is 
pure,  and  giveth  light  unto  the 
eyes. 

9 The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean, 
and  endureth  for  ever;  the  judg- 
ments of  the  Lord  are  true,  and 
righteous  altogether. 


j98  the  psalter. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are  they 
than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine 
gold;  sweeter  also  than  honey, 
and  the  honey-comb.  ^ 

11  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy 
servant  taught;  and  in  keeping 
of'thera  there  is  great  reward. 

12  Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  ot- 
fendeth?  O cleanse  thou  me  from 
m}’'  secret  faults. 

13  Keep  thy  servant  also  trom 
presumptuous  sins,  lest  they  get 
the  dominion  over  me  *,  so  shall  1 
be  undefiled,  and  innocent  from 
the  great  offence. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

15  O Lord,  my  strength,  and 
my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  20.  Exaudiat  te  Dcmiinns. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the 
day  of  trouble  ; the  name  of 
the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee  : 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the 
Sanctuary,  and  strengthen  thee 
out  of  Sion : . 

3  Piemember  all  thy  offerings, 
tind  accept  thv  burnt-sacrifice  : 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart’s  de- 
sire, and  fulfil  all  thy  mind. 

5  We  will  rejoice  m thy  salva_ 
tion,  and  triumph  in  the  name  ot 
(he  Lord  our  God : the  Lord  per- 
form all  thy  petitions. 

6  Now  know  I that  the  Lord 
helpeth  his  Anointed,  and  will 
hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven, 
even  with  the  wholesome  strength 
of  his  right  hand.  . . i 

7  Some  put  their  trust  in  cha- 
riots, and  some  in  horses;  but  we 
will  remember  the  name  ot  the 
Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down  and 
fallen;  but  we  are  risen  and 
ietaiid  upright. 

9  Save,  Lord  ; and  hear  us,  O 
King  of  heaven,  when  we  call 
upon  thee.  . . . ^ 

Psalm-  21.  Dominey  m virtvte  m. 

The  King  shall  rejoice  in  thy 
strength, O Lord;  exceeding 

^lad  shaU  he  be  of  thy  Balvatton 


Day  4. 

2 Thou  hast  given  him  his 
heart’s  desire,  and  hast  not  de- 
nied him  the  request  of  his  lips. 

3 For  thou  shalt  prevent  him 
with  the  blessings  of  goodness, 
and  shah  set  a crown  of  pure 
gold  upon  his  head. 

4 He  asked  life  of  thee,  and 

thou  gavest  him  a long  life,  even 
for  ever  and  ever.  ^ 

5 His  honour  is  great  m thy 
salvation ; glory  and  great  wor- 
ship shalt  thou  lay  upon  him. 

6 For  thou  shalt  give  him  ever- 
lasting felicity,  and  make  him 
glad  with  the  joy  of  thy  counte- 
7  And  why. ^ because  the  King 

putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord; 
and  in  the  merev  of  the  most 
Highest,  he  shall  not  miscarrv. 

8 All  thine  enemies  shall  teej 
thy  hand ; thv  right  hand  shall 
find  out  them  that  hate  thee. 

9 Thou  shalt  make  them  like 

a fiery  oven  in  time  of  thy  wrath . 
the  Lord  shall  destroy  them  in 
his  displeasure,  and  the  lire  shall 
consume  them.  , , , . 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  root 
out  of  the  earth,  and  their  seed 
from  among  the  children  of  uiem 

11  For  the  V intended  mischiet 
against  thee,  *^and  imagined  such 
a device  as  they  are  not  able  to 

^^l^Tlierefore  shalt  thou  put 
them  to  flight,  and  the  strings  of 
thy  bow  shalt  thou  make  ready 
against  the  face  of  them.  ^ 
13  Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  m 
thine  own  strength  ; so  will  we 
sing  and  praise  thy  power. 
EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  22.  Deus,  Dem  mens. 


__  sauii  

My  God,  my  God,  look  upon 
me ! why  hast  thou  forsaken 
me,  and  art  so  far  from  my  health, 
and  from  the  words  of  my  com- 

^^2^0  my  God,  I cry  in  the  day- 
time,but  thou  hearest  not;  and  m 
the  night-season  also  I take  no 
resL 


D\r  4.  THE  Pi 

3 And  thou  conthiuest  holy,  0 
thou  worship  of  Israel. 

4 Our  fathers  hoped  in  thee ; 
they  trusted  in  thee,  and  thou 
didk  deliver  them. 

5 They  called  upon  thee,  and 
were  holpen ; they  put  their  trust 
in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6 But  as  for  me,  1 am  a worm, 
and  no  man;  avery  scorn  of  men, 
and  the  outcast  of  the  people. 

7 All  they  that  see  me,  laugh 
me  to  scorn ; they  shoot  out  their 
lips,  and  shake  their  heads,  say- 
ing, 

8 He  trusted  in  God,  that  he 
would  deliver  him ; let  him  deli- 
ver him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

9 But  thou  art  he  that  took  me 
out  of  my  mother’s  womb ; thou 
wast  my  hope,  when  I hanged 
yet  upon  my  mother's  breasts. 

10  T have  been  left  unto  thee 
! ever  since  I was  born ; thou  art 

my  God  even  from  my  mother’s 
womb. 

11  O go  not  from  me;  for 
trouble  is  hard  at  hand,  and  there 

' is  none  to  help  me. 

12  Many  oxen  are  come  about 
rnc ; fat  bulls  of  Busan  close  me  in 
on  every  side. 

13  They  gape  upon  me  with 
their  mouths,  as  it  were  a ramp- 
ing and  a roaring  lion. 

14  I am  poured  out  like  water, 
and  all  my  bones  are  out  of  joint; 
my  heart  also  in  the  midst  of  my 
body  is  even  like  melting  wax. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up  like 
a potsheVd,  and  my  tongue  cleav- 
etn  to  my  gums,  and  thou  shalt 
bring  me  into  the  dust  of  death. 

16  For  many  dogs  are  come 
' about  me,  and  the  council  of  the 

wicked  layeth  siege  against  me. 

17  They  pierced  mv  hands.aiid 
ray  feet : I may  tell  all  my  bones  : 
they  stand  staring  and  looking 
upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments 
among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon 
ray  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me, 


WALTER.  199 

0 Loid ; thou  art  my  succour# 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the 
sword,  my  darling  from  the  pow- 
er of  the  "dog. 

21  Save  me  from  the  lion’s 
mouth  ; thou  hast  heard  me  also 
from  among  the  horns  of  the  uni- 
corns. 

22  I will  declare  thy  name  unto 
my  brethren ; in  the  midst  of  the 
congregation  will  I praise  thee. 

23  0 praise  the  Lord,  ye  that 
fear  him;  magnify  him,  all  ye  of 
the  seed  of  Jacob ; and  fear  him, 
all  ye  seed  of  Israel. 

24  For  he  hath  not  despised  nor 
abhorred  the  low  estate  of  the 
poor ; he  hath  not  hid  his  face 
from  him ; but  when  he  called 
unto  him,  he  heard  him. 

25  My  praise  is  of  thee  in  the 
great  congregation;  my  vows  will 

1 perform  in  the  sight  of  them  that 
fear  him. 

26  The  poor  shall  eat,  and  be 

satisfied ; tliey  that  seek  after  the 
Lord,  shall  praise  him:  your  heart 
shall  live  for  ever.  : 

27  All  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  remember  themselves,  and 
be  turned  unto  the  Lord ; and  all 
the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall 
worship  before  him. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the 
Lord’s,  and  he  is  the  Governor 
among  the  people. 

29  All  such  as  be  fat  upon  earth 
have  eaten,  and  worshipped. 

30  All  they  that  go  down  into 
the  dust  shall  kneel  before  him, 
and  no  man  hath  quickened  his 
own  soul. 

31  My  seed  shall  serve  him ; 
they  shall  be  counted  unto  the 
Lord  for  a generation. 

32Theyshallcome,and  the  hea- 
vens shall  declare  his  righteous- 
ness unto  a people  that  shall  be 
born,  whom  the  Lord  hath  made. 

Psal  m 23.  Dominus  regit  me. 

The  I.ord  IS  my  snepherd; 
therefore  can  I lack  nothing. 
3 He  shall  feed  me  in  a greea 


200 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  5. 


pasture,  and  lead  me  forth  beside 
the  waters  of  comfort. 

8 He  shall  convert  my  soul, 
and  bring  me  torth  in  the  paths  of 
rigliteousness  for  his  name’s  sf  ke. 

4 Yea,  though  I v/alk  through 
the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death, 
I will  fear  no  evil;  for  thou  art 
with  me,  thy  rod  and  thy  staff 
comfort  me. 

5 Thoush^lt  prepare  a table  be- 
fore me  against  them  that  trouble 
me ; thou  hast  anointed  ray  head 
with  oil,  and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

6 But  thy  loving-kindness  and 
mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life ; and  1 will  dwell 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


The  Jlftli  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  24.  Domini  est  terra. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord’s,  and 
all  that  therein  is ; the  com- 
pass of  the  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  if  upon 
the  seas,  and  prepared  it  upon 
the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill 
of  the  Lord.?  or  who  shall  rise  up 
in  his  holy  place  .? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean 
hands,  and  a pure  heart;  and  that 
hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  va- 
nity, nor  sworn  to  deceive  his 
neighbour. 

6  He  shall  receive  the  blessing 
from  the  Lord,  and  righteousness 
from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6 This  is  the  generation  of  them 
that  seek  him ; even  of  them  that 
seek  thy  face,  O .Tacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye 
gates ; and  be  ye  lift  up,  ve  ev- 
erlasting doors ; and  the  King  of 
giory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory .?  it 
is  the  Lord  strong  and  mighty, 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  0 ye 
gates ; and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors;  and  the  King  of 
glory  shall  come  in.  . 


10  Who  is  the  King  of  glorv.? 
even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the 
King  of  giory. 

Psalm  25.  Jld  te,  Domine,  levavi. 

UNTO  thee,  O Lord,  will  I lift 
up  my  soul ; my  God,  1 have 
put  my  trust  in  thee:  O let  me  not 
be  confounded,  neither  let  mine 
enemies  triumph  over  me. 

2  For  all  they  that  hope  in  thee 
shall  not  be  ashamed ; but  such 
as  jtransgress  without  a cause, 
shall  be  put  to  confusion. 

3  Show  me  thy  ways,  O Lord, 
and  teach  me  thy  paths. 

4  Lead  me  torth  in  thy  truth, 
and  learn  me;  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  salvation : in  thee  hath 
been  my  hope  all  the  day  long. 

5  Call  to  remembrance,  0 Lord, 
thy  tender  mercies, and  thy  loving 
kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever 
of  old. 

6  0 renaem|)er  not  the  sins  and 
offences  of  my  youth ; but  accord- 
ing to  thy  mercy  think  thou  upon 
me,  O Lord,  for  thy  goodness. 

7  Gracious  and  l ighteous  is  the 
Lord ; therefore  will  he  teach  sin- 
ners in  the  way. 

8  Them  that  are  meek  shall  he 
guide  in  judgment;  and  such  as  are 
gentle, them  shall  he  l^arn  his  way. 

9  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are. 
niercy  and  truth,  unto  such  as  keep 
his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

10  For  thy  name’s  sake,  O Lord 
be  merciful  unto  my  sin ; for  it 
great. 

1 1  What  man  is  he  that  feae.>m 
the  Lord.?  him  shall  he  teach  in 
the  way  that  he  shall  clioose. 

12  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease, 
and  his  seed  shall  inherit  the  land- 
13  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is 
among  them  that  fear  him,  and  he 
will  shoyr  tliem  his  covenant. 

14  Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking 
unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  shall  pluck 
my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

15  Turn  tliee  unto  me,  and 
have  mercy  upon  me ; for  I am 
desolate,  and  in  misery. 

16  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 


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Day  5.  THE  TSALTEK. 


are  enlarged:  O bring  thou  me 
gut  of  my  troubles. 

17  Look  upon  my  adversity  and 
iniser\",and  forgive  me  all  my  sin. 

18  Consider  mine  enemies  how 
many  they  are;  and  they  bear  a 
tyrannous  hate  against  me, 

19  O keep  my  soul,  and  deliver 
rne:  let  me  not  be  confounded, 
for  I have  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

20  Let  perfectness  and  righte- 
ous dealing  Avait  upon  me ; for  my 
hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

21  Deliver  Israel,  O God,  out 
of  ail  his  troubles. 

Psalm  26.  Judicame,  Domme. 

Be  thou  my  judge,  O Lord,  for 
I have  walked  innocently ; m v 
trust  hath  been  also  in  the  Lord, 
therefore  shall  I not  fall. 

2 Examine  me,  O Lord,  and 
prove  me ; try  out  my  reins  and 
my  heart. 

3 For  thy  loving-kindness  is 
ever  before  mine  eyes;  and  I will 
walk  in  the  truth. 

4 I have  not  dAvelt  with  vain 
persons;  neither  will  I have  fel- 
lowship with  the  deceitful. 

5 1 have,  hated  th^congregation 
of  the  wicked ; and  will  not  sit 
among  the  ungodly. 

. 6 1 wull  Avash  my  hands  in  inno- 
cency,  O Lord;  an^  so  Avill  I go 
to  thine  altar. 

7 That  I may  show  the  voice 
of  thanksgiving,  and  tell  of  all  thy 
wondrous  works. 

S Lord,  I have  loved  the  hab- 
itotion  of  thy  house,  and  the  place 
Avbere  thine  honour  dwelleth. 

9 O shut  not  up  my  soul  Avith 
the  sinners,  nor  my  life  with  the 
blood-thirsty  ; 

10  In  Avhose  hands  is  wickod- 
ne.ss,  and  their  right  hand  is  full 
of  gifts. 

1 1 But  as  for  mo,  I Avill  Avalk 
innocently:  O deliver  me,  and  bo 
merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  standetli  right:  I will 
prni.-^e  the  Lord  in  the  congrega- 
tions. 


EVExMrvG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  27.  Dominus  -illuminairo, 
^THIE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my 
J-  salvation, whom  then  shall  I 
fear.^  the  Lor(l  is  the  strength  of 
my  life,  of  Avhom  then  shall  1 be 
afraid  ? 

2 When  the  wicked,  even  mine 
enemies  ami  my  foes,  came  upon 
me  to  eat  up  my  tlesh,  thev  stum- 
bled and  fell. 

3 Though  an  host  of  men  were 
laid  against  me,  yet  shall  not  my 
heart  be  afraid;  and  though  there 
rose  up  AA^ar  against  me,. yet  will 
I put  my  trust  in  thee. 

4 One  thing  have  1 desired  of 
the  Lord,  which  I Avill  require; 
even  that  I may  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of 
my  life,  to  behold  the  fair  beau- 
ty of  the  JiOrd,  and  to  visit  his 
temple. 

5 For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he 
shall  hide  mein  his  tabernacle ; 
yea,  in  the  secret  place  of  his 
dwelling  shall  he  hide  me,  and 
set  me  up  upon  a rock  of  stone. 

6 And  noAV  shall  he  lift  up  mine 
head  above  mine  enemies  round 
about  me. 

7 Therefore  will  I offer  in  his 
dwelling  an  oblation,  Avith  great 
gladness:  I will  sing  and  speak 
praises  unto  the  Lortk 

8 Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O 
Lord,  when  I cry  unto  thee  ; have 
mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  me. 

9 !Vly  heart  hath  talked  of  thee, 
Seek  ye  my  face;  thy  face,  Lord, 
will  1 .«eek. 

10  O hide  not  thou  thy  face 
from  me,  nor  cast  thy  servant 
aAvay  in  displeasure. 

11  Thou  hast  been  my  succour; 
leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me, 
0 God  of  m'y  salvation. 

12  Wlieti  my  father  and  ray 
mother  forsake  me,  the  Lord  tali- 
eth  me  up. 

13 Teach  me  thy  way,  0 Lord, 
and  lead  me  in  the  right  way,  bc:» 
cause  of  iniue  enemies. 


202  the 

14  Deliver  me  not  over  into  the 

will  of  mine  adversaries:  for  there 
are  false  witnesses  risen  up 
ag:iinst;  me,  and  such  as  speak 
Avrong.  . 

15  I should  utterly  have  fainted, 

but  tliat  i believe  verily  to  see  the 
goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land 
of  the  living.  ^ . 

16  O tarry  thou  the  Lora’s  lei- 
sure ; be  strong,  and  he  shall  com- 
fort thine  heart;  and  put  thou  thy 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

YsR\m  2S.  Mie,  Dornine. 

UNTO  thee  will  1 cry,  O Lord, 
my  strength:  think  no  scorn 
of  me;  lest,  if  thou  make  as  though 
lliou  hearest  not,  I become  like 
them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

-2  Hear  the  voice  of  my  humble 
petitions,  when  I cry  unto  thee; 
when  I hold  up  my  hands  to- 
wards the  mercy-seat  of  thy  holy 
temple. 

3  0 pluck  me  not  away,  neither 
destroy  me  with  the  ungodly  and 
wicked  doei*s, which  speak  friend- 
ly to  their  neighbours,  but  ima- 
gine mischief  in  their  hearts. 

4  Reward  them  according  to 
their  deeds,  and  according  to  the 
Avickediiess  of  their  own  inven- 
tions. 

5  Recompense  them  after  the 
work  of  their  bands;  pay  them 
that  tliev  have  deserved. 

6  For  they  regard  not  in  their 
mind  the  \N^rks  of  the  Lord,  nor 
the  operation  of  his  hands;  there- 
fore shall  he  break  them  down, 
•and  not  build  them  up. 

7  Praised  be  the  Lord ; for  lie 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  hum- 
bie  petitions. 

8  The  Lord  is  my  strengtli,  and 
rnv  shield;  my  heart  hath  trusted 
inTiim,  and  l am  helped;  there- 
fore my  heart  dancetli  lor  jpy, 
and  in  mv  song  will  I praise  him. 

9  The  Lord  is  my  strengtii,  and 
he  is  the  wholesome  defence  ot 
his  Anointed. 

li)  Q save  thy  people,  and  give 
tliy  blessing  unto  thine  inhcnt- 


PS ALTER.  Dav 

aiice:  feed  them,  and  setlhera  up 
for  ever. 

Psaim  29.  Aifcrte  Domino. 

Bring  unto  the  Lord,  O ye 
mighty,  bring  young  rams 
unto  the  Lord;  ascribe  unto  the 
Lord  worship  and  strength. 

2 Give  the  Lord  the  honour 
due  unto  his  name;  worship  the 
Lord  with  holy  worship. 

3 It  is  the  Lord  that  command- 
eth  the  waters  ; it  is  the  glorious 
God'that  maketh  the  thunder. 

4 It  is  tiie  Lord  that  ruleth  the 
sea;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  is  migh- 
ty in  operation  ; the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  a glorious  voice. 

5 The  voice  of  the  Loixl  break- 
eth  the  cedar  trees  ; yea,  the  Lord 
breaketh  tlie  cedars  ot  Libanus. 

6 tie  maketli  them  also  to  skip 
like  a calf ; Libanus  also  and  Si- 
rion  like  a young  unicorn. 

7 The  voice  of  the  Lord  divid- 
eth  the  tlames  of  fire  ; the  voice 
of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilder- 
ness ; yea,  the  Lord  shaketh  the 
wilderness  of  Cades. 

8 The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketli 
'the  hinds  to  bring  forth  young, 
and  discovereth  the  thick  bushes: 
in  his  temple  doth  every  man 
speak  of  his  honour.  I 

9 The  Lord  sitteth  above  the 
water  hood , and  the  Lord  remain- 
eth  a King  for  ever. 

10  The  Lord  shall  give  strength 
unto  his  people ; the  Lord  shall 
give  his  people  the  blessing  of 
peace. 


The  sixth  Day. 
MOKMxNG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  30.  Exaltabo  te^  Demine. 
TWILL  magnify  thee,  O Lord; 
J-  for  thou  hast  set  me  up,  and  not 
made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me. 

2 O Lord,  my  God.i  cried  unto 
thee;  andthoii  liast  healed  me. 

3 Thou,  Lord,  bast  brought  my 
soul  out  of  hell : thou  hast  kept  my 
life  from  them  that  go  down  to 

e pit. 

4 Sing  jiralses  unto  the  Lord,0 


Day  6. 

ye  saints  of  his;  and  give  thanks 
unto  him,  for  a remembrance  of 
his  holiness. 

5 For  his  wrath  endureth  but 
the  tvvinklingof  an  eye, and  in  his 
pleasure  is  lite;  heaviness  may  en- 
dure for  a night,  but  joy  cometh 
in  the  morning. 

6 And  in  my  prosperity  I .said, 
I shall  never  be  removed  ; thou. 
Lord,  of  thy  goodness,hadstmade 
my  hill  so  strong. 

7 Thou  didst  turn  thy  face  from 
me,  and  I was  troubled. 

8 Ihen  cried  I unto  thee,  O 
Lord  ; and  gat  me  to  my  Lord 
right  humbly. 

9 Wdiat  profit  is  there  in  my 
; blood,  when  I go  down  to  the  pit.^ 

I 10  Shall  the  dust  give  thanks 
I unto  tliee  ? or  shall  it  declare  thy 

truth  ? 

~ 11  Hear,  0 Lord,  and  have 

I mercy  upon  me  ; Lord,  be  thou 
I my  helper. 

12  Thou  hast  turned  my  heavi- 
ness into  joy ; thou  hast  put  off 
my  sackcloth, and  girded  me  with 
gladness: 

13  Therefore  shall  every  good 
man  sing  of  thy  praise  without 
cea.sliig:  0 my  God,  I will  give 
thanks  unto  thee  for  ever. 

Psalm  31.  In  te,  IJoniine^  speravi. 

IS  tliee,  O Lord,  have  I put  my 
trust;  let  me  never  be  put  to 
confusion ; deliver  me  in  thy 
righteousness. 

I 2 Low  down  thine  ear  to  me; 

S make  haste  to  deliver  me. 

3 And  be  thou  my  strong  rock, 

I and  house  of  defence,  that  thou 
I mayest  save  me ; 

I 4 For  thou  art  my  strong  rock, 

I and  my  castle ; be  thou  also  my 
i guide,  and  lead  me  for  thy  name’s 
! sake. 

5 Draw  me  oui  of  the  net  that 
they  have  laid  privily  for  me;  for 
thou  art  my  strength. 

^ thy  hands  I commend 
my  spirit;  for  thou  hast  redeemed 
ine,  0 Lord,  thou  God  of  truth. 

? I httve  hated  them  that  bold 


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of  superstitious  vanities,  and  my 
trust  hath  been  in  the  Lord. 

S 1 will  be  glad,  and  rejoice  in 
thy  mercy;  for  thou  hast  consi- 
dered my  trouble,  and  hast  known 
my  soul  in  adversities. 

9 Thou  hast  not  shut  me  up  in- 
to the  hand  of  the  enemy,  but  hast 
set  my  feet  in  a large  room. 

10  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O 
Lord, for  1 am  in  trouble,  and  mine 
eye  is  consumed  for  very  heavi- 
ness ; yea,  my  soul  and  my  body. 

11  For  my  life  is  waxen  old 
with  heaviness,  and  my  years 
with  mourning. 

12  My  strength  faileth  me-,  be- 
cause of  mine  iniquity,  and  my 
bones  are  consumed.  " 

13  I became  a reproof  among 
all  mine  enemies,  but  especially 
among  my  neighbours;  and  they 
of  mine  acquaintance  were  afraid 
ot  me;  and  they  that  did  see  me 
without,  conveyed  themselves 
from  me. 

14  I am  clean  forgotten  as  a 
dead  man  out  of  mind  ; I am  be- 
come like  a broken  vessel. 

15  For  I have  heard  the  blas- 
phemy of  the  multitude,  and  fear 
IS  on  every  side,  while  they  con- 
spire together  against  me, aiid  take 

theircounsel  to  take  away  my  life. 

16  But  my  hope  hath  been  in 
thee,  O Lord ; I have  said.  Thou 
art  my  God. 

17  My  ti»ne  is  in  thy  hand;  de- 
liver me  from  the  hand  of  mine 
enemies,  and  from  them  that  per- 
secute me. 

18  Show  thy  servant  the  light 
of  thy  countenance,  and  save  me 
tor  thy  mercies’  sake. 

confounded, 
O Lord,  for  1 have  called  upon 
thee;  let  the  ungodly  be  put  to 
confusion,  and  be  put  to  silence 
in  tlie  grave. 

20  Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to 
silence,  which  cruelly, disdainful- 
ly, and  despiteful ly  speak  against 
the  righteous. 

21  Ohowplcntiful  is  thy  good 


THE  PSALTEK. 


201  THE  PSALTER.  Dav  6. 

ness,  which  thou  liast  laid  u))  for.  in  ; tliou  shall  presene  me  from 
.■  ..1  i X* — .3  ^ Ur.4^ +lnrMi  I * tllOU  slltilt  COHip&SS  Hi6 


t hem  that  tear  tiiee,  amt  Uiaj:  thou 

1 J 4 1 \ n ^ 


Uiv::ui  liAClL  — 

hast  prepared  for- them  that  put 
their  trust  in  thee,  even  before  the 
sons  of  men.  . 

22  TllOU  shalt  hide  them  privily 
by  thine  own  presence  from  the 
provoking-  of  all  men:  thou  shait 
keep  them  secretly  in  thy  taber- 
nacle from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

23  Thanks  be  to  the  Lord ; for 
he  hath  showed  me  maiwellous 
great  kindness  in  a strong  city. 

24  And  when  I made  haste,  I 
said,  1 am  cast  out  of  the  sight  of 
thine  eyes. 

25  Nevertheless,  thou  heardest 
the  voice  of  my  prayer,  when  1 
cried  unto  thee. 

26  O love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his 
Aints;  for  the  Lord  preserveth 

them  that  are  faithful,  and  plen- 
teous! v rewardelh  the  proud  doer. 

27  Be  strong,  and  he  shall  estab- 
lish your  heart,  all  ye  that  putyour 
trust  in  the  LTird. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  32.  Beati,  quorum. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  uu 

righteousness  is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

2 Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom 
the  Lord  irnputeth  no  sin,  and  in 
whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

3 For  whilst  I held  my  tongue, 
my  bones  consumed  away 
through  mv  daily  complaining. 

4 Forth'v  hand  is  heavy  upon 
me  dav  and  night,  and  my  mois- 
ture is'  like  the  drought  in  sum- 
mer.  ^ ^ ' 

5 1 will  acknowledge  my  sin 
unto  thee ; and  mine  unrighteous- 
ness have  I not  hid. 

6 I said,  I will  confess  my  sms 
unto  the  Lord ; and  so  thou  for- 
gavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

7 For  this  shall  every  one  thaths 
godly  make  his  prayer  unto  thee, 
lU  a time  when  thou  niayest  be 
found  j but  in  the  great  w^ater 
floods  they  shall  not  come  mgii 
him.  , ... 

8 Thou  art  a place  to  hide  me  j 


about  with  songs  of  deliverance. 

9 I will  inform  thee,  and  teach 
thee  in  the  w^ay  wherein  thou 
shalt  go;  and  1 will  guide  thee 
with  mine  eye. 

10  Be  ye  not  like  to  horse  and 
mule,  which  have  no  understand- 
ing ; whose  mouths  must  be  held 
with  bit  and  bridle,  lest  they  fall 
upon  thee. 

11  Great  plaguesremamforthe 
ungodlv;  but  whoso  putteth  his 
trust  in'tlie  Lord,  mercy  embra- 
ceth  him  on  every  side. 

12  Be  glad,  O ye  righteous, and 
rejoice  in  the  Lord  ; and  be  joy- 
fu'l,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heait. 

Psalm  33.  Exultate,  justi. 


X cruiii  

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O 3^e 

i-ie'  ’ 


V/ A XU  II*  ».ixvy  * 7 ^ 

-M-  righteous ; for  it  becometh 
wrell  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

2 Praise  the  Lord  with  harp; 
sing  praises  unto  liim  with  the 
lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

3 Sing  unto  the  Lord  a new 

song;  sing  praises  lustily  unto 
him  with  a good  courage ; ^ 

4 For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is 
true,  and  allhiswmrks  are  faithful. 

5 Ha  loveth  righteousness  and 
judgment ; the  earth  is  full  of 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6 By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were 

the  heavens  made,  and  all  the 
hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his 
mouth.  , , ^ - 

7 He  gathereth  the  waters  of 
the  sea  together,  as  it  were  upon 
an  heap  ; and  layeth  up  the  deep, 
as  in  a treasure-house. 

8 Let  all  the  earth  fear  liie 

Lord  : stand  in  awe  of  him,  all  ye 
that  dwell  in  the  world ; ^ 

9 For  he  spake,  and  it  was 
done;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bnngeth  the  coun- 
sel of  the  heathen  to  nought,  and 
rnaketh  the  devices  of  the  people 
to  be  of  none  effect,  and  castelli 
out  the  counsels  of  princes. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lova 


Bay  6.  the  psalter.  ^ 

shall  endure  for  ever,  and  the|  5 They  J}j^» 

thoughts  of  his  heart  from  gene-  and  were  hghten^ed  ; and  .their 


ration  to  generation. 

12  Blessed  are  the  people  whose 
God  is  the  Lord  Jehovah ; and 
blessed  are  the  folk  that  he  hath 
chosen  to  him,  to  be  his  inheri- 

^^13  The  Lord  looked  downfrom 
heaven,  and  beheld  all  the  chil- 
dren of  men ; from  the  habitalion 
of  his  dwelling,  he  considerethall 
them  that  dwell  on  the  earth. 

14  He  fashioneth  all  the  hearts 
of  them,  and  understandeth  all 
their  works. 

15  There  is  no  king  that  can 
be  saved  by  the  multitude  of  an 
host ; neither  is  any  mighty  man 
delivered  by  much  strength. 

16  A horse  is  counted  but  a 
vain  thing  to  save  a man ; nei- 
ther shall  he  deliver  any  man  by 
his  great  strength. 

17  Behold, the  eye  of  the  Lord 
is  upon  them  that  Year  him,  and 
upon  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
ms  mercy; 

18  To  deliver  their  soul  from 
death , and  to  feed  them  in  the  time 
of  dearth. 

19  Our  soul  hath  patiently  tar- 
ried for  the  Lord;  tor  he  is  our 
help  and  our  shield. 

20  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice 
in  him  ; because  we  have  hoped 
in  his  holy  name. 

21  Let  thy  merciful  kindness, 
O Lord,  be  upon  us,  like  as  we  do 
put  our  trust  in  thee. 


Psalm  34.  Benedicam  Domino. 

I WILL  alway  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord;  his  praise  shall  ever 
be  in  my  mouth. 

2 My  soul  shall  make  her  boast 
in  the  Lord;  the  humble  shall 
hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3 O praise  the  Lord  with  me, 
and  let  us  magnify  his  name  to- 
gether. 

4 I .sought  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me  ; yea,  he  delivered  me 
out  of  all  my  fear. 

S 


faces  were  not  ashamed. 

6 Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the 
Lord  heareth  him  ; yea,  and  sav- 
eth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7 The  Atigel  of  the  Lord  tar- 
rieth  round  about  them  that  feat 
him,  and  delivereth  them. 

8 O taste,  and  see,  how  gra- 
cious the  I.ord  is : blessed  is  the 
man  that  tmsteth  in  him. 

9 O fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are 
his  Saints ; for  they  that  fear  him 
lack  nothing. 

10  The  lions  do  lack, and  suffer 
hunger ; but  they  who  seek  the 
Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of 
thing  that  is  good. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  and 
hearken  unto  me ; I will  leach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  . What  man  is  he  that  lusteth 
to  live,  aiid  would  fain  see  good 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil, 
and  thy  lips,  that  they  speak  no 
guile. 

14  Eschew  evil,  and  do  good  j 
seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

16  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are^ 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

16  The  countenance  of  the 
Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil,^ 
to  root  out  the  remembrance  of 
them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the 
Lord  heareth  them,  and  deliver- 
eth them  out  of  all  their  troubles^ 

18  The  I.ord  is  nigh  unto  them 
that  are  of  a contrite  heart,  and 
will  save  such  as  be  of  au  hum- 
ble spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles  of  tlie 
righteous ; but  the  Lord  deliver- 
eth him  out  of  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so 
that  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

21  Butmisfortune  shall  slay  the 
ungodly  ; and  they  that  hate  the 
righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lprd  delivereth  tlie 
souk?  of  Im  ^ej'vunts ; and  all  Un/v 


206  THE  PSALTER.  Day  7. 


that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall 
not  be  destitute 


The  seventh  Dari. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

- psalm  35.  Judica  wie,  Domine, 

PLEAD  thou  m V,  cause, O Lord, 
with  them  that  strive  with 
me,  and  %ht  thou  against  them 
that  fight  against  me. 

2  Lay  hand  upon  the  shield 
and  buckler,  and  stand  up  to  help 

me. 

3  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and 
stop  the  way  against  them  that 
ersecute  me  : say  unto  my  soul, 
am  thy  salvation. 

4  Let  them  be  confounded, 
and  put  to  shame,  that  seek  after 
my  soul ; let  them  be  turned 
back,  and  brought  to  confusion, 
that  imagine  mischief  for  me.  . 

. 5 Let  them  be  as  the  dust  be- 
fore the  wind,  and  the  x\ngel  of 
the  Lord  "scattering  them. 

6 Let  their  way  be  dark  and 
slippery,  and  let  the  Angel  of  the 
Lord  persecute  them. 

7 For  they  have  privily  laid 
their  net  to  destroy  me  without 
a cause;  yea,  even  without  a 
cause  have  they  made  a pit  for 
my  soul. 

8.  Let  a sudden  destruction 
come  upon  him  unawares,  and 
bis  net  that  he  hath  laid  privily 
catch  himself;  that  he  may  fall 
into  his  own  mischief. 

9  And  my  soul  be  jojful  in  the 
Lord;  it  shall  rejoice  in  his  sal- 
vation. 

10  All  ray  bones  shall  say, 
Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee,  who 
deliverest  the  poor  from  him  that 
is  too  strong  for  him ; yea,  the 
poor,  and  him  that  is  in  misery, 
from  him  that  spoileth  him  ^ 

1 1  False  witnesses  did  rise  up : 
♦hey  laid  to  my  charge  things 
that  I knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil  for 
good,  to  the  great  discomfort  of 
iny  soul. 

13  JMevevtheless,  when  tliey 


were  sick,  I put  on  sackcloth,  and 
humbled  my  soul  with  fasting, 
and  my  prayer  shall  turn  -into 
mine  own  bosom. 

14  I behaved  myself  as  though 
it  had  beep  my  friend  or  .my  bro- 
ther; I went  heavily,  as  one  that 
mourneth  for  his  mother. 

15  But  ip  mine  adversity  they 
rejoiced, and  gathered  themselves 
together ; yea,  the  very  abjects 
came  together  against  me  un- 
awares, making  mouths  at  me, 
and  ceased  not.  , 

16  With  the  flatterers  ^were 
busy  mockers,  who  gnashed  upon 
me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
look  upon  f his. ^ 0 deliver  my 
soul  from  the  calamities  which 
they  bring  on  me,  and  my  dar- 
ling from  the  lions. 

18  So  will  I give  thee  thanks  in 
the  great  congregation ; 1 .will 
praise  thee  among  much  people. 

19  0 let  not  them  thatareniine 
enemies  triumph  over  me  un- 
godly; neither  let  them  wink 
with  their  eyes,  that  hate  me 
without  a cause. 

^ 20  And  why. ^ their  communing 
is  not  for  peace ; but  they  ima- 
gine deceitful  words  against  them 
that  are  quiet  in  the  land. 

21  They  gaped  upon  me  with 
their  mouths,  and  said.  Fie  on 
thee,  fie  on  thee,  we  saw  it  with 
our  eyes. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O Lord ; 
hold  not  thy  tongue  then;  go  not 
far  from  me,  O Lord. 

23  Awake  and  stand  up  to j udge 
my  quarrel  ; avenge  thou  my 
cause,  my  God  and  my  Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  0 Lord  my  God, 
according  to  thy  righteousness, 
and  let  them  not  triumph  over  me. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their 
hearts.  There,  there,  so  would 
we  have  it;  neither  let  them  say 
We  have  devoured  him. 

26  Let  them  be  put  to  confusion 
and  shame  together,  that  rejoice 

at  my  trouble  i let  them  becleUi- 


Day  7. 

ed  with  rebuke  and  dishonour, 
that  boast  themselves  against  me. 

27  Let  them  be  glad  and  rejoice, 
that  favour  my  righteous  dealing ; 
yea,  let  them  say  alway,  Blessed 
be  the  Lord,  who  hath  pleasure 
in  the  prosperity  of  his  servant. 

28  And  as  for  my  tongue,  it  shall 
be  talking  of  thy  righteousness, 
and  of  thy  praise,  all  the  day  long. 

Psalm  3(5.  Dixit  inj-ustus., 

My  heart  showeth  me  the 
wickedness  of  the  ungodly, 
that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  be- 
fore his  eves. 

2 For  be  flattereth  himself  in 
his  own  sight,  until  his  abomina- 
ble sin  be  found  out. 

3 The  words  of  his  mouth  are 
unrighteous  and  full  of  deceit: 
he  hath  left  off  to  behave  him- 
self wisely,  and  to  do  good. 

4 He  imagineth  mischief  upon 
his  bed,  and  hath  set  himself  in 
no  good  waj;  neither  doth  he 
abhor  any  thing  that  is  evil. 

5 Thy  mercy,  O Lord,  reacheth 
unto  the  heavens,  and  thy  faith 
fulness  unto  the  clouds. 

6 Thy  righteousness  standeth 
like  the  strong  mountains;  thy 
judgments  are  like  the  great 
deep. 

7 Thou,  Lord,  shalt  save  both 
man  and  beast:  how  excellent  is 
thy  mercy,  0 God:  and  the  chil- 
dren of  men  shall  put  their  trust 
under  tl>e  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

8 They  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  plenteousness  of  thy  house; 
and  thou  shall  give  them  drink 
of  thy  pleasures,  as  out  of  the 
river. 

9 For  with  thee  is  the  well  of 
life;  and  in  thy  light  shall  wc 
see  light. 

10  O continue  forth  thy  loving 
kindness  unto  them  that  know 
thee,  and  thy  righteousness  unto 
them  that  are  true  of  heart. 

U O let  not  the  foot  of  pride 
come  against  me ; and  let  not  the 
hand  ofthe  ungodly  cast  me  down 


THE  PSALTER.  ' 207 

work  wickedness;  they  are  cast 
down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to 
stand. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  37.  ^oli  ccmulaH. 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of . 

the  ungodly ; neither  be  thou 
envious  against  the  evil  doers. 

2 For  tney  shall  soon  be  cut 
down  like  the  grass,  and  be  wi- 
thered even  as  the  green  herb. 

3 Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord, 
and  be  doing  good:  dwell  in  thO 
land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4Delightthou  in  the  Lord, and 
he  shall  give  thee  thy  heart’ade 
sire. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  tha 
Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass, 

6  He  shall  make  thy  righteous  • 
ness  as  clear  as  the  light,  and  thy 
just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 

7  Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord, 
and  abide  patiently  upon  himr 
but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whoso 
way  doth  prosper,  against  tho 
man  that  doeth  after  evil  counsels 
8 Leave  oflf  from  wrath,  and  let 
go  displeasure:  fret  not  thyselL 
else  shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do 
evil. 

9  Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted 
out  ; and  they  that  patiently  abide 
the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  tbe^ 
land. 

10  Yet  a little  while,  and  the 
ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone:  thou 
shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  h«? 
shall  be  away. 

11  But  the  meek-spirited  shall 
possess  the  earth,  and  shall  be  re- 
freshed in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

12  The  ungodly  seeketh  coun- 
sel against  the  just,  and  gnasheth 
upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to 
scorn ; for  he  hath  seen  that  his 
day  is  coming. 

14The  ungodly  have  drawn  out 
the  sword,  and  have  bent  their 
bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and 
needv,  and  to  slay  such  as  are  of 


(lotlheungOQiycasT  meuown.  neeuy,  anu 

2Tlit?re  are  they  fallen,  all  that ' a right  conversaljon. 


20S  THE  PSALTER.  Day  8 


15  Their  sword  shall  through 
their  own  hearty  and  their  bow 
shall  be  broken. 

16  A small  thing  that  the  righ- 
teous hath,  is  better  than  great 
riches  of  the  ungodly  ; 

17  For  the  arras  of  the  ungodly 
shall  be  broken,  and  the  Lord 
tiphoideth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lord  knoweth  the  dap 
of  the  godly ; and  their  inherit- 
ance shall  endure  for  ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  confound- 
ed in  the  perilous  time ; and  in 
the  days  of  dearth  they  shall 
have  enough. 

20  As  for  the  ungodly , they  shall 
perish,  and  the  enemies  H)f  the 
Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of 
lambs;  yea,  even  as  the  smoke 
shall  they  consume  away. 

21  The  ungodly  borrow eth,  and 
payeth  not  a^ain;  but  the  righ- 
teous is  merciful  and  liberal. 

22  Such  as  are  blessed  of  God, 
shall  possess  the  land;  and  they 
that  are  cursed  of  him, shall  be 
rooted  out. 

23  The  Lord  qrdereth  a good 
man’s  going,  and  maketh  his  way 
acceptable  to  himself. 

24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  pot 
be  cast  away;  for  the  Lord  up- 
holdetli  him  with  his  hand. 

25 1 have  been  y oung,  and  now 
am  old,  and  yet  saw  I never  the 
righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed 
begging  their  bread. 

26  The  righteous  is  ever  mer- 
ciful, and  lendeth;  and  his  seed 
is  blessed. 

27  Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the 
thing  that  is  good,  pud  dwell  for 
evermore. 

28  For  the  Lord  loveth  the 
thing  that  is  right;  he  forsaketh 
not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they 
are  preserved  for  ever. 

29  The  unrighteous  shall  be  pu- 
nished : as  for  the  seed  of  the 
ungodly,  it  shall  he  rooted  out. 

30  The  righteous  shall  inherit 
the  land,  and  dwell  therein  for 
•ever. 


31  The  moutn  of  the  righteous 
is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and  his 
tongue  will  be  talking  of  judg- 
ment, 

32  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his 
heart,  and  his  goings  shall  not 
slide. 

33  The  ungodly  seeth  the  rigli- 
teO^.is,  and  seeketh  occasion  to 
slay  him. 

34  The  Lord  will  not  leave 
him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

35  Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and 
keep  his  wav,  and  he  shall  pro- 
mote tlice,  that  thou  shalt  possess 
the  land:  when  the  ungodly 
shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

36  I myself  have  seen  the  un- 
godly in  great  power,  and  flou- 
rishing like  a green  bay-tree. 

37  I went  by,  and  lo,  he  was 
gone ; I sought  him,  but  his 
place  could  no  where  be  found. 

38  Keep  innocency,  and  take 
heed  unto  the  tiling  that  is  right; 
for  that  shall  bring  a man  peace 
at  the  last. 

39  As  for  the  transgressors, 
they  shall  perish  together ; and 
the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they 
shall  be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 

40  But  the  salvation  of  the  righ- 
teous cometh  of  the  Lord,  who  is 
also  their  strengtii  in  the  time  of 
trouble. 

41  And  the  Lord  sliall  stand  by 
tliem,  and  sav'O  them ; he  shall  de- 
liver them  from  the  ungodly,  and 
shall  save  them,  because  they  put 
their  trust  in  him. 

The  eighth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER, 
Psalm  38.  'Domine^  ne  in  furore. 

PUT  me  not  to  rebuke, O Lord, 
in  thine  anger;  neither  chasten 
me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure : 

2 For  thine  aiTOws  stick  fast  in 
me,  and  thy  hand;  presseth  me 
sore. 

3 There  is  no  health  in  ray 
flesh,  because  of  thv  displeasure  ” 


Day  S the  P3 ALTER. 


neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my 
bones,  by  reason  of  my  sin  : 

4 For  ray  wickednesses  are 
g'one  over  ray  head,  and  are  like 
a sore  burthen,  too  heavy  for  me 
to  bear. 

5 My  wounds  stink,  and  are 
corrupt,  through  my  foolishness. 

b I am  brought  into  so  great 
trouble  and  misery,  that  I go 
mourning-  all  the  day  long  : 

7 For  my  loins  are  filled  with 
a sore  disease,  and  there  is  no 
whole  part  in  my  body. 

^81  am  feeble  and  sore  smitten ; 
i have  roared  for  the  very  dis- 
quietness of  ray  heart. 

9 Lord,  thou  knowest  all  my 
desire ; and  my  groaning  is  not 
hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  panteth,  my 
sti'ength  hath  failed  me,  and  the 
sigiit  of  mine  eyes  is  gone  from 
me. 

11  My  lovers  arid  my  neigh- 
bours did  stand  looking  upon  my 
trouble,  and  my  kinsmen  stood 
afar  off. 

12  They  also  that  sought  after 
my  life,  laid  snares  for  me  ; and 
they  that  went  about  to  do  me 
evil,  talked  of  wickedness,  and 
imagined  deceit  allthe  day  long. 

13  As  for  me,  1 was  like  a deaf 
man,  and  heard  not ; and  as  one 
that  is  dumb,  who  doth  not  open 
his  mouth. 

14  I became  even  as  a man 
that  heareth  not,  and  in  whose 
mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  O Lord,  have  I 
put  my  trust ; thou  shalt  answer 
tor  me,  O Lord,  my  God. 

16  I have  required  tliat  they, 
even  mine  enemies,  should  not 
triumph  over  me  ; for  when  my 
foot  slipt,  they  rejoiced  greatly 
against  me. 

17  And  I truly  am  set  in  the 
plague,  and  my  heaviness  is  ever 
in  my  sight : 

18  Fori  will  confess  my  wick- 
edness, and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

id  But  mihe  eiiemi^  live,  and 

S3 


are  mighty;  and  they  that  hate  me 
wrongfully  are  many  in  number. 

20  They  also  that  reward  evil 
for  ^ood  are  against  me ; because 
1. follow  the  thing  that  good  is. 

21  Forsake  me  not,0  Lord, my 
God  ; be  not  thou  far  from  me. 

22  Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O 
Lord,  God  of  my  salvation. 

Psalm  39.  Dixij  Ctistodiam. 

I  SAID,  I will  take  heed  to  my 
ways,  that  I offend  not  in  my 
tongue. 

2  I will  keep  my  mouth  as  k 
were  with  a bridle,  while  the  un- 
godly is  in  my  sight. 

3  1 held  my  tongue,  and  spake 
nothing  ; I kept  silence, yea,  even 
from  good  words ; but  it  w^aspain 
and  grief  to  me. 

4  Mvjieart  was  hot  within  me . 
and  while  I w as  thus  musing  the 
fire  kindled,  and  at  the  last  I spake 
with  my  tongue : 

5  Lord,  let  me  know  my  end, 
and  the  number  of  my  days,  that 
I may  be  certified  how  long  I have 
to  live. 

6  Beliold,  thou  hast  made  ray 
I days  as  it  were  a span  long,  and 
mine  age.  is  even  as  nothing  in  re- 
spect of  thee ; and  verily 'eveiy 
man  living  is  altogether  vanity:. 

7  For  man  w'alketh  in  a vain 
shadow,  and  disquieteth  himself 
in  vain ; he  heapeth  up  riches,  and 
cannot  tell  who  . shall  gather  them. 

8  And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my 
hope  ? truly  ray  hope  is  even  in 
thee. 

9  Deliver  me  from  all  mine 
offences,  and  make  me  not  a re- 
buke unto  the  foolish. 

10  I became  dumb,  and  opened 
not  ray  mouth  ; for  it  w'as  thy  dp- 
ing. 

1 1  Take  thy  plague  away  from 
me  : I am  even  consumed  by  t'he 
means  of  thy  heavy  hand. 

12  When  thou  with  rebukes 
dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  thod 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume 
away,  like  as  it  were  a moth  fret* 


210  the  psalter 

ting  a g!irment;  every  man  there- 
fore is  but  vanity. 

13  Hearrr^y  prayer,  O Lord,  and 
with  thine  ears  consider  my  cal- 
ling } hold  not  thy  peace  at  my 
tears : 


Day  8, 

12  I have  not  hid  thy  righ- 
teousness within  my  heart;  mv 
talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth,  and 
of  thv  salvation. 

; 13*^  I have  not  kept  back  thy 

loving  mercy  and  truth  from  the 


14  For  I am  a stranger  with  1 great  congregation, 
thee,  and  a sojou.ncr,  as  all  ,my 

ing-kindness  and  thy  truth  alway 
preserve  me. 

15  For  innuperable  troubles 

w-.£»  . rr»v  ein«:  Viavft 


fathers  were. 

15  O spare  me  a little,  that  I 
may  recover  my  strength,  before 
1 go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen 
Psalm  40.  Expectans  expectaxi 


'aim  40  Expectans  expectavj  ‘are  come  about  me ; my  sms  have 
WAITED  patiently  for  the  {taken  such  hold  upon  me,  that 
LorcLandheinclineduntome,  I am  not  able  to  look  up  ; yea, 
- P ’ ’ - ^hey  are  more  in  number  than  the 


and  heard  my  calling. 

2 He  brought  me  also  out  ot 
the  horrible  pit,  out  of  the  mire 
and  day,  and  set  my  feet  upon  the 
rock,  and  ordered  my  goings. 

3 And  he  hath  put  a new  song 
in  my  moutli,  even  a thanksgiving 
unto  our  God. 

4 Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear, 
and  shall  put  their  trust  in  the 

iord.  , . 1 xv 

5 Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath 
set  his  hope  in  the  Lord,  and  turn- 
ed not  unto  the  proud,  and  to  such 
as  go  about  with  lies. 

6 O Lord,  my  God , great  are  the 

wondrous  works  which  thou  hast 
done ; like  as  be  also  thy  thoughts, 
which  are  to  us-ward  ; and  yet 
there  is  no  man  that  ordereththem 
unto  thee.  , , , j 

7 If  I should  declare  them,  and 
speak  of  them,  they  should  be 
more  than  I am  able  to  express. 

8 Sacrifice  and  meat-olferipg 
thou  wouldest  not,  but  mine  ears 
hast  thou  opened. 

9 Burnt-oft'erings  and  sacrifice 
for  sin  hast  thou  not  requued : 
then  said  I,  Lo,  I come.  ^ 

10  In  the  volume  of  the  book  it 
is  written  of  me,  that  I should  ful- 
fil thy  will,  O my  God ; I am  con- 
tent to  do  it ; yea,  thy  luw  is  with- 
in my  heart. 

11  I have  declared  thy  righ 
teousness  in  the  great  congrega 

i. T ...ill  -nrvfi.QSn  mv  1ir»Q 


hairs  of  my  head,  and  my  heart 
hath  failed  me. 

16  0 Lord,  let  it  be  thy  plea- 
sure to  deliver  me  ; make  haste, 

O Lord,  to  help  me. 

17  Let  them  be  ashamed,  and 
confounded  together,  that  seek 
after  my  soul  to  destroy  it ; let 
them  be  driven  backward,  and 
put  to  rebuke,  that  wish  me  evil. 

18  Letthembe desolate, and  re- 
warded with  shame,  that  say  unto 
me,  Fie  upon  thee,  fie  upon  thee, 

19  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee, 
be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee  ; and 
let"  such  as  love  thy  salvation, 
sav  alway.  The  Lord  be  praised. 

20  As  tor  me,  I am  poor  and 
needy ; but  the  Lord  careth  for 

21  Thou  art  my  helper  and  re- 
deemer ; make  no  long  tarrying, 

^ ^^EV^NING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  41.  Beatus  qui  irdeUigit. 

Blessed  is  he  that  consider- 
eth  the  poor  and  needy ; the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  m the 
time  of  trouble. 

2 The  Lord  preserve  him,  and 
keep  him  alive,  that  he  may  be 
blessed  upon  earth  ; and  deliver 
not  thou  him  into  the  will  of  his 

enemies.  ^ . . 

3 The  Lord  comfort  him  when 
he  lieth  sick  upon  his  bed;  make 

in  Viic  cirknftfiS. 


teousness  in  the  great  congrega-  ne  ueu. 

tion . lo,  I will  not  refra  n my  Ups,  i^nrVhe  ralrcLl  unto 

O Lord,  and  that  thou  knowest.  ' 4Isaid,Lord,bemercUui 


Day  S. 


THE  PSALTEK. 


2J1 


me ; heal  my  soul,  for  I have  sin 
lied  against  thee. 

5 IViine  enemies  speak  evil  of 
me;  When  shall  he  die,  and  his 
name  perish? 

6 And  if  he  come  to  see  me,  he 
speaketh  vanity,  and  his  heart 
conceiveth  falsehood  within  him- 
self; and  when  he  cometh  forth, 
he  telleth  it. 

7 All  mine  enemies  whisper  to- 
gether against  rhe,  even  against 
me  do  they  imagine  this  evil. 

8 Let  the  sentence  of  guiltiness 
proceed  against  him,  and  now 
that  he  lieth,  let  him  rise  up  no 

more.  r m- 

9 Yea,  even  mine  own  familiar 
fi'iend  whom  I trusted,  who  did 
also  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  laid 
great  wait  for  me. 

10  But  be  thou  merciful  unto 
me,  O Lord ; raise  thou  me  up 
again,  and  I shall  reward  them. 

11  By  this  I know  thou  favour- 
est  me,  that  mine  enemy  doth 
not  triumph  against  me. 

12  And  when  lam  in  my  health, 
thou  upholdest  me,  and  shall  set 
me  before  thy  face  for  ever. 

1.3  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Psalm  42.  Quernadmodum. 

Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the 
water-brooks,  .so  longeth  my 
soul  after  thee,  O God. 

2  Aly  soul  is  athirst  for  God, 
yea,  ev’^en  for  the  living  God ; 
When  shall  1 come  to  appear  be- 
fore the  presence  of  God  ? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat 
day  and  night,  while  they  daily 
say  unto  me.  Where  is  now  thy 
God? 

4  Now  when  I think  thereupon, 
T pour  out  my  heart  by  mysell ; 
for  I went  with  the  multitude, 
and  brought  them  forth  into  the 
house  of  God ; 

5  In  the  voice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  hea- 


then so  disquieted  with.in  me.’ 

7 Put  thy  trust  in  God ; for  1 
will  vet  give  him  thanks  tor  tlie 
help  of  his  countenance. 

8 My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed 
within  me;  therefore  will  1 re- 
member th ee  CO n cern  in g 1 1 le  Ian d 
of  Jordan,  and  the  little  hill  of 
Hermon. 

9 One  deepcalleth  another,  be- 
cause of  the  noise  of  the  water- 
pipes  ; all  thy  waves  and  storms 
are  gone  over  nm. 

10  The  Lord  hath  granted  his 
loving-kindness  in  the  day-time, 
and  in  the  night-season  did  Ising 
of  him,  and  made  m.y  prayer  unto 
the  God  of  my  life. 

Ill  will  say  unto  the  God  ot 
my  strength,  Why  hast  thou  for- 
gotten me?  WdiygQ  I thus  heavi- 
ly,  while  the  enemy  oppresseth 
me? 

My  bones  are  smitten  asun- 
der as  with  a sword,  while  mine 
enemies  that  trouble  me  cast  me 
in  the  teeth. 

13  Namely,  while  they  say  daily 
unto  me,  Where  is  now-  tliy  God  ? 

14  Why  ait  thou  so  vexed,  O 
my  soul  ? and  why  art  thou  so 
disquieted  within  me  ? i 

15  O put  thv  trust  in  God  ; tor 
I will  yet  thank  him,  w hich  is  the 
help  of  my  countenance,  and  my 
God. 

Psalm  43.  Judica  wr,  Jjeifs. 

Give  sentence  with  me,  O 
God,  and  defend  my  cause 
against  the  ungodly  people  ; 0 
deliver  me  from  the  deceitful 
and  wicked  man; 

2 For  thou  art  the  God  ot  my 
strength:  why  hast  thou  put  me 
from  thee  ? and  wiiy  go  I so  hea- 
vily, while  the  enemy  oppresseth 

*^3  0 send  out  thy  light  and  thy 
truth,  that  they  may  lead  me,  and 
bring  me  unto  lliy  holy  hill,  and 
to  thy  dwelling. 

4 And  that  I may  go  unto  the 
altar  of  God,  even  unto  the  God 


ti  Why  art  thou  so  luu  oi  nea-  aiiai  ui 
?i»ess,  0 my  soul?  and  why  art! of  my  joy  and  gladness,  and 


212  THE  PSALTER.  Day  9. 


upon  the  harp  wUl  I give  thanks 
unto  thee,  O God,  my  God. 

o ^Vhy  art  thou  so  heavy,  O my 
soul  ? and  why  art  thou  so  dis- 
quieted within  me  ? 

t>  O put  thy  trust  in  God;  for  I 
wilt  yet  give  him  thanks,  which 
is  the  help  of  my  countenance, 
and  my  God. 

The  ninth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  44.  Detis,  auribus. 

WE  have  heard  with  Our  ears, 
O God,  our  fathers  have 
told  us  what  thou  hast  done  in 
their  time  of  old. 

2 How  thou  hast  driven  out 
the  heatlmri  with  thy  hand,  and 
planted  them  in  ; how  thou  hast 
destroyed  the  nations  and  cast 
them  out. 

3 For  they  gat  not  the  land  in 
possession  through  their  own 
swmrd,  neither  was  it  their  owm 
arm  that  helped. them  ; 

4 But  thy  right  band,  and  thine 
arm,  and  the  light  of  tliy  counte- 
nance, because  thou  hadst  a fa- 
vour unto  them. 

5 Tiiou  art  my  King,  O God ; 
send  help  unto  Jacob. 

6 Through  thee  will  we  over- 
throw our  enemies,  and  in  thy 
name  will  wm  tread  them  under 
that  rise  up  against  us. 

7 For  I will  not  trust  in  my 
bow^ ; it  is  not  tpy  sword  that 
shall  lielp  me. 

8 But  it  is  thou  that  savest  ns 
from  our  enemies,  and  puttest 
them  to  confusion  thfCt  hate  us. 

9 We  make  our  boast  of  God 
all  day  long,  and  will  praise  thy 
name  for  ever. 

10  But  now  thou  art  far  off, 
and  puttest  us  to  confusion ; and 
goest  not  forth  with  our  armies. 

1 1 Thou  makest  us  to  turn  our 
backs  upon  our  enemies,  so  that 
they  which  hate  us  spoil  our  goods. 

1%  Tjaou  lettest  us  be  eaten  up 
like  sheep,  and  hast  scattered  us 
«mong  tho  heathep. 


13  Thousellest  thy  people  for 
nought,  and  takest  no  money  for 
them. 

14  Thou  makest  us  to  be  rebuk- 
ed of  oiir  neighbours,  to  be  laugh- 
ed to  scorn,  and  had  in  derision 
of  them  that  are  round  about  us. 

15  Thou  makest  us  to  be  a by- 
word among  the  heathen,  and 
that  the  people  shake  their  heads 
at  us. 

16  My  confusion  is  daily  be-  \ 
fore  me,  and  the  shame  of  my  j 
face  hath  covered  me ; 

17  For  the  voice  of  the  slander-.  ; 
er  and  blasphemer,  for  the  enemy  ' 
and  avenger. 

18  An(kthough  all  this  be  come  ! 
upon  us,  yet  do  w^e  not  foijet 
thee,  nor  behave  ourselves  wo- 
wardly  in  thy  covenant. 

19  "Our  heart  is  not  turned 
back,  neither  our  steps  gone  out  i 
of  thy  wmy ; 

20  No,  not  w^hen  tliou  hast 
smitten  us  into  the  place  of  dra- 
gons, and  covered  us  with  the 
shadow  of  death. 

21  If  we  have  forgotten  the  name 
of  our  God,  and  liolden  up  our 
hands  to  any  strange  god,  shall  not 
God  search  it  out  ? for  he  know- 
eth  the  very  secrets  of  the  heart. 

22  F or  thy  sake  also  are  w e 
killed  all  the  day  long,  and  are 
counted  as  sheep  appointed  to 
be  slain - 

23  Up,  Lord,  why  steepest 
thou?  awake,  and  be  not  absent 
from  us  for. ever. 

2^  Wlierefore  hidest  thou  thy 
face,  and  forgettest  our  misery 
and  trouble  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  brought  low, 
even  unto  the  dust;  our  belly 
cleavetli  unto  the  ground! 

26  Arise,  and  help  us,  and  dp- 
liver  us,  for  thy  mercies’  sake. 

Psalm  45.  Eructavit  cor  meum, 

My  heart  is  inditing  of  a good 
matter;  1 speak  of  the 
things  which  I have  mad^  unto 
iheKing.  ^ 


Day  9. 

2 My  tong^iie  is  the  pen  of  a 
ready  writer. 

3 "Thou  ail  fairer  than  the 
children  of  men ; full  of  g-race  are 
thy  lips,  because  God  hath  bless- 
ecl  thee  for  ever. 

4 Gird  thee  with  thy  sword 
upon  thy  thigh,  O thou  most 
mighty,  according  to  thy  worship 
and  renown. 

5 Good  luck  have  thou  with 
thine  honour:  ride  on,  because 
of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meekness 
and  righteousness,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible 
tiling. 

6 Thy  arrows  are  very  sharp, 
and  the  people  shall  be  subdued 
unto  thee,  even  in  the  midst 
amo^  the  King’s  enemies. 

7 Thy  seat,  O God,  endureth 
for  ever;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a right  sceptre. 

8 Thou  hast  loved  righteous- 
ness, and  hated  iniquity  ; where- 
fore God,  even  thy  God,  hath 
anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

9 All  thy  garments  smell  of 
myrrh,  aloes,  and  cassia ; out  of 
the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they 
have  made  thee  glad. 

lOKings’daughters  were  among 
thy  honourable  women;  upon  thy 
right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in 
a vesture  of  gold,  wrought  about 
witli  divers  colours. 

11  Hearken,  O daughter,  and 
consider  : incline  thine  ear ; for- 
get also  thine  own  people,  and 
thy  father’s  house. 

12  So  shall  the  King  have  plea- 
sure in  thy  beauty  ; for  he  is  thy 
Lord  God,  and  worship  thou  him. 

13  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre 
shall  be  tl>ere  with  a gift;  like*  as 
the  rich  also  among  the  people 
sliall  make  their  supplication  be- 
fore thee. 

14  The  King’s  daughter  is  all 
glorious  within  ; her  clothing  is 
of  wrought  gold. 

15  She  shall  be  broiwld  unto 
th£  King  in  raiment  oi  needle- 


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work;  the  virgins  that  be  her 
fellows  shall  bear  her  company, 
and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

16  With  joy  and  gladness  shall 
they  be  brought,  and  shall  enter 
into  the  King’s  palace. 

17  Instead  of  thy  fathers  thou 
shalt  have  children,  whom  thou 
mayest  make  princes  in  all  lands. 

18  1 will  remember  thy  name 
from  one  generation  to  another; 
therefore  shall  the  people  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  world  without 
end. 

Psalm  46.  Dem  nosier  refughLm, 

God  is  our  hope  and  strength, 
a very  present  help  in  trouble. 
2 Theretore  will  we  not  fear, 
though  the  earth  be  moved,  and 
though  the  hills  be  carried  into 
the  midst  of  tb^  ?ea. 

3  Though  the  waters  thereof 
rage  and  swell,  and  though  the 
mountains  shake  at  the  tempest 
of  the  same. 

4  The  rivers  of  the  flood  thereof 
shall  make  glad  the  city  of  God  ; 
the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  Most  Highest. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her, 
therefore  shall  she  not  be  remov- 
ed; God  shall  help  her,  and  that 
right  early. 

6  The  heathen  make  much  ado, 
and  the  kingdoms  are  moved ; 
but  God  hath  showed  his  voice, 
and  the  eailh  shall  melt  away. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us; 
tlie  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

8  O come  hither,  and  behold 
the  wmrks  of  the  Lord,  w hat  de- 
struction he  hath  brought  upon 
the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in 
all  the  world;  he  breaketh  the 
bow,  and  knappeth  the  spear  in 
sunder,  and  burneth  the  cliariots 
in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still  then,  and  know  tliat 
I am  God;  I w ill  be  exalted  a- 
mong  the  heathen,  and  I w ill  be 
exalted  in  the  earth. 

1 1  The  liOrd  of  liosts  is  with 
the  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 


THE  PSALTER. 


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EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  47.  Omnes  genUs,  pkiudite. 

OCLAP  yonv  hands  together, 
all  ye  people : O sing  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  melody. 

2 For  the  Lord  is  high,  and  to 
be  feared  *,  he  is  the  great  King 
upon  all  the  earth. 

3 He  shall  subdue  the  people 
under  us,  and  the  nations  under 
our  feet.  , , . 

4 He  shall  choose  out  an  heri- 
tage for  us,  even  the  worship  of 
Jacob,  whom  he  loved. 

6 God  is  gone  up  with  a merry 
noise,  and  the  Lord  with  the 
sound  of  the  trump. 

6 O sing  praises,  sing  praises 
unto  our  God;  O sin^  praises, 
sing  praises  unto  our  King. 

7 For  God  is  the  King  of  all 
the  earth:  sing  ye  praises  with 
understanding. 

8 God  reigneth  over  the  hea- 
then ; God  sitteth  upon  his  holy 

9 The  princes  of  the  people  are 
joined  unto  the  people  of  the  God 
of  Abraham ; for  God,  which  is 
very  high  exalted,  doth  defend 
the  earfli  as  it  were  with  a shield. 
Psalm  48.  Magnus  Dominus. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  highly 
to  be  praised  in  the  city  of 
our  God,  even  upon  his  holy  hill. 

2 The  hill  of  Sion  is  a fair  place, 
and  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth  ; 
upon  the  north  side  lieth  the  city 
of  the  great  King:  God  is  well 
kno\vn  in  her  palaces  as  ^ sure 

3^For  lo,  the  kings  of  the  earth 
are  gathered,  and  gone  by  toge- 

4 Thev  marvelled  to  see  such 
things  ; they  were  astonished  and 
sud(lenly  cast  down. 

5 Fear  came  there  upon  them ; 
and  sorrow,  as  upon  a woman  in 
her  travail.  , , , . r 

G Thou  shalt  break  the  sliips  of 
Hie  sea  through  the  east  wind. 

7 Like  as  we  have  heard,  so 
liave  we  seen  in  the  city  of  the 


Day  9 

Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  oiir 
God;  God  upholdeth  tlie  same 
for  ever. 

8 VVe  wait  for  thy  loving-kind- 
ness, O God,  in  the  midst  of  thy 
temple. 

9 O God,  according  to  thy 
name,  so  is  thy  praise  unto  the 
world’s  end;  thy  right  hand  is 
full  of  righteousness. 

10  Let  the  mount  Sion  rejoice, 
and  the  daughter  of  Judah  be 
glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

11  Walk  about  Sion,  and  go 
round  about  her;  and  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 

12  Mark  well  her  bulwarks, 
set  up  her  houses,  that  ye  may 
tell  them  that  come  after. 

13  For  this  God  is  our  God  for 
ever  and  ever:  He  shall  be  our 
guide  unto  death. 

Psalm  49.  Audite  Imc,  omnes. 

OHEAR  ye  this,  all  ye  people  ; 

ponder  it  with  your  ears,  all 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  world  : 

2  High  and  low,  rich  an(^poor, 
one  with  another. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of 
v/isdom,  and  my  heart  shall  muse 
of  understanding. 

4  I will  incline  mine  ear  to  the 
parable,  and  show  my  dark  speech 
upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I fear  m 
the  days  of  wickedness,  and  when 
the  wickedness  of  my  heels  coni- 
passeth  me  round  about  ? 

6  There  be  some  that  put  their 
trust  in  their  goods,  and  boast 
themselves  in  the  multitude  ot 
their  riches ; 

7  But  no  man  may  deliver  his 
brother,  nor  make  agreement  un- 
to God  for  him : 

8  For  it  cost  more  to  redeem 
their  souls ; so  that  he  must  let 
that  alone  for  ever ; 

9  Yea,  though  he  live  long,  and 
see  not  the  grave. 

10  For  he  seeth  that  wise  men 
also  die  and  perish  together,  as 
well  as  the  ignorant  and  foolish, 
and  leave  their  riches  for  otlier. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  10. 

11  And  yet  they  think  that 
their  houses  shall  continue  for 
ever,  and  that  their  dwellings 
places  shall  endure  from  one  gen- 
eration to  another ; and  call  the 
lands  after  their  own  names. 

12  Nevertheless,  man  will  not 
abide  in  honour,  seeing  he  may 
be  compared  unto  the  beasts  that 
perish ; this  is  the  way  of  them. 

13  This  is  their  foolishness,  and 
their  posterity  praise  their  saying. 

14  They  lie  in  the  hell  like 
sheep ; death  gnaweth  upon  them, 
and  the  righteous  shall  have  do- 
minion oyrerthemin  the  morning: 
their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the 
sepulchre  out  of  their  dwelling. 

15  But  God  hath  delivered  my 
soul  from  the  place  of  hell;  for 
he  shall  receive  me. 

16  Be  not  thou  afraid,  though 
one  be  made  rich,  or  if  the  glory 
of  his  house  be  increased ; 

17  For  he  shall  carry  nothing 
away  with  him  when  he  dietli, 
neither  shall  his  pomp  follow  him, 

18  For  while  he  lived,  he  count- 
ed himself  an  happy  man;  and  so 
long  as  thou  dost  vvell  unto  thy- 
self, men  will  speak  good  of  thee. 

19  He  shall  follow  the  genera- 
tion of  his  fathers,  and  shall  never 
see  light. 

20  Man  being  in  honour  hath 
no  understanding,  but  is  compar- 
ed unto  the  beasts  that  perish. 


The  tenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  60.  Deus  demiim. 

The  Lord, even  the  most  migh- 
ty God,  hath  spoken,  and 
called  the  world,  from  the  rising 
up  ofthe  sun  unto  the  goingdown 
thereof. 

2 Out  of  Sion  hath  God  ap- 
peared in  perfect  beauty. 

3 Oiu’God  shall  come,  and  shall 
not  kefep  silence  ; there  shall  go 
before  him  a consuming  fire,  and 
a mighty  tempest  shall  be  stirred 
up  round  about  him. 

4 He  shall  call  the  heaven  from 


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above,  and  the  earth,  that  he  mav 
judge  his  people. 

5 Gather  my  saints  together 
unto  me  ; those  that  have  made  a 
covenant  with  me  v/ith  sacrifice. 

6 And  the  heavens  shall  declare 
his  righteousness;  for  God  is  judge 
himself. 

7 Hear,  O my  people,  and  I 
will  speak ; I inyself  will  testify 
against  thee,  O Israel ; for  I am 
God,  even  thy  God. 

8 I will  not  reprove  thee  be- 
cause of  thy  sacrifices,  or  for  thy 
burnt-offerings ; because  they 
were  not  alway  before  me. 

9 I will  take  no  bullock  out  of 
thine  house,  nor  he-goat  out  of 
thy  folds ; 

10  For  all  the  beasts  of  the  for- 
est are  mine,  and  so  are  the  cattle 
upon  a thousand  hills. 

11  I know  all  the  fowls  upon 
the  mountains,  and  the  wild 
beasts  of  the  field  are  in  my  sight. 

12  If  I be  hungry,  1 will  not 
tell  thee  ; for  the  w hole  wprld  is 
mine,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

13  Thinkest  thou  that  I would 
eat  bull’s  flesh,  and  drink  the 
blood  of  goats 

14  Offer  unto  God  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  pay  thy  vows  unto  the 
Most  Highest, 

15  And  call  upon  me  id  the 
time  of  trouble;  so  will  1 hear  thee, 
and  thou  shalt  praise  me. 

16  But  unto  the  ungodly  said 
God,  Why  dost  thou  preach  my 
laws,  and  takest  my  covenant  in 
thy  mouth; 

17  Whereas  thou  hatest  to  bo 
reformed,  and  hast  cast  my  words 
behind  thee } 

18  When  thou  sawest  a thief, 
thou  consentedst  unto  him  ; and 
hast  been  partaker  with  the  adul- 
terers. 

19  Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth 
speak  wickedness,  and  with  thy 
tongue  thou  hast  set  forth  deceit. 

20  Thou  sattest  and  spakejit 
against  thy  brother;  yea, and  hast 
giandcred  thine  own  motlier’s 


THE  PSALTER. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  10 


21  These  things  hast  thou  done, 
and  1 held  my  tonpe,  and  thou 
thoughtest  wickedly,  that  I arn 
even  such  a one  as  thyselt ; but  i 
will  reprove  thee,  and  set  beiore 
thee  the  things  that  thou  hast  done. 

22  O consider  this,  ye  that  tor- 
get  God,  lest  I pluck  you  away, 
and  there  be  none  to  deliver  you. 

23  Whoso  offereth  me  thanks 
and  praise, he  honoureth  me;  and 
to  him  that  ordereth  his  conver- 
sation right,  will  I show  the  sal- 
vation of  God. 


Psalm  51.  Miserere  meij  Deus. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O God, 
after  thv  great  goodness;  ac- 
cording to  tne  multitude  ot  thy 
mercies  do  away  mine  offences. 

2 Wash  me  thoroughly  from 
my  wuckedness,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin ; , 

3 For  I acknowledge  my  faults, 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

4 Against  thee  only,  have  1 sin 
ned,  and  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight; 
that  thou  mightest  be  justified  m 


thy  saying,  and  clear  when  thou 
art  judged. 


thy  help  again,  and  stablish  me 
with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I teach  thy  ways 
unto  the  wicked,  and  sinners  shall 
be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  blood-giiil- 
tiness,  O God,  thou  that  art  the 
God  of  my  health ; and  my  tongue 
shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

15  Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O 
Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall  show 
thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  no  sacri- 
fice, else  would  I give  it  thee ; but 
thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offer- 

17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a trou- 
bled spirit;  a broken  and  contrite 
heart,  O God,  shalt  thou  not  de- 

^ 18  O be  favourable  and  gracious 
unto  Sion;  build  thou  the  walls 
of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased 
with  the  sacrifice  of  righteous- 
ness, with  the  burnt-ofiferings  mid 
oblations;  then  shall  they  otter 
young  bullocks  upon  thine  altar 

Psalm  52.  Quid  gloriaris  ? 


V»d,i  was  shapen  in  wick- 
edness, and  in  sin  hath  my  mother 
conceived  me.  ^ ^ . .1,  • 

6 Butlo,thou  requirest  truth  in 
the  inward  parts,  and  shalt  make 

me  to  understand  wisdom  secret- 

^^*7  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with 
hyssop,  and  I shall  be  clean ; thou 
shalt  wash  me,  and  I shall  be  whi- 
ter than  snow.  - 

8 Thou  shalt  make  me  hearot 
iov  and  gladness,  that  the  bones 
w4ich  thou  hast  broken  may  re^ 


Why  boastest  thou  thyself, 

. . 


9^urn  thy  face  from  my  sins 
and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds^  , 

10  Make  me  a clean  heart,  U 

God,  and  renew  a right  spirit  with- 
in me.  p 

11  Cast  me  not  away  frorn  thy 

presence,  and  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  me.  r ^ 

12  0 give  me  the  comtort  01 


thou  tyrant, thatthou  canst 
do  mischief.^ 

2 Whereas  the  goodness  ot 
God  endureth  yet  daily.  . 

3 Thy  tongue  imagineth  wick- 
edness, and  with  lies  thou  cuttest 
like  a sharp  razor. 

4 Thou  hast  loved  unrighteous- 
ness more  than  goodness,  and  to 
talk  of  lies  more  than  righteous- 

”TtIiou  hast  loved  to  speak  all 
words  that  may  do  hurt,  O thou 
false  tongue.  , „ ^ ^ 

6 Therefore  shall  God  destroy 
thee  for  ever ; he  shall  take  thee, 


thee  lor  evei  , uc 

and  pluck  thee  out  of  thydwelling, 

and  root  thee  out  of  the  land  ot 


the  living.  1 1 n 

7 The  righteous  also  shall  see 
this,  and  fear,  and  shall  laugh 
him  to  scorn : 

8 Lo,  this  IS  the  man  that  took 
not  God  for  his  strength;  but 


Day  10.  tHE  PSALlER. 


trusted  unto  the  multitude  of  his 
riches,  and  strengthened  himself 
in  his  wickedness. 

9 As  for  me,  I am  like  a greeh 
olive-tree  in  the  house  of  God ; 
my  trust  is  in  the  tender  mercy 
ot  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

101  will  always  give  thanks  unto 
thee  for  that  thoii  hast  done ; and 
I will  hope  in  thy  name,  for  thy 
saints  like  it  well. 

EVENING  PRAYER 


Psalm  53.  Dixit  insipiens. 
rilHE  foolish  body  hath  said  in 
X his  heart.  There  is  no  God. 

2 Corrupt  are  they,  and  become 
abominable  in  their  wickedness; 
theye  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

3 God  looked  down  from  hea- 
ven upon  the  children  of  men,  to 
see  if  there  were  any  that  would 
understand,  and  seek:  after  God. 

4 But  they  are  all  gone  out  of 
the  wayj  they  are  altogether  be- 
come abominable;  there  is  also 
none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one. 

5 Are  they  not  without  under- 
standing that  work  wickedness, 
eating  up  my  people  as  if  they 
would  eat  bread  they  have  not 
called  upon  God. 

6 They  were  afraid,  where  no 
fear  was;  for  God  hath  broken 
the  bones-  of  him  that  besieged 
thee ; thou  hast  put  them  to  con- 
fusion, because  God  hath  despis- 
ed them. 

7 Oh  that  the  salvation  W'ere 
given  unto  Israel  out  of  Sion ! Oh 
that  the  Lord  would  deliver  his 
people  out  of  captivity ! 

8 Then  should  Jacob  rejoice, 
and  Israel  Aoufd  be  right  glad. 

Psalm  54.  Deus^  in  JS’fjmine. 

SAVE  me,  O God,  for  thy 
name’s  sake,  and  avenge  me 
in  thy  strength. 

2 Hear  my  prayer,  O God,  and 
hearken  unto  the  words  of  my 


mouth ; 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  ii 
agamst  me;  arid  tyrants,  wLic 
X 


have  not  God  before  tbeir  eyes, 
seek  after  my  soul. 

. 4 Behold,  God  is  my  helper  ; 
the  Lord  is  with  them  that  upnokl 
my  soul. 

5 He  shall  reward  evil  unto 

mine  enemies:  destroy  (hou 

them  in  thy  truth. 

6 An  . offering  of  a free  heart 
will  I give  thee^  and  praise  thy 
name,  O Lord;  because  it  is  so 
comfortable. 

7 For  he  hath  delivered  me  out 
of  all  my  trouble ; and  mine  eye 
hath  seen  his  desire  upon  mine 
enemies. 

Psalm  55.  Exaudiy  Detis. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O God,  and 
^ hide  not  thyself  from  my 
petition. 

2 Take  heed  unto  me,  and 
hear  me,  how  I mourn  in  my 
prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

3 The  enemy  crieth  so,  and 
the  ungodly  cometh  on  so  fast,; 
for  they  are  minded  to  do  me 
some  mischief,  so  maliciously  are 
they  set  against  me. 

4  My  heart  is  disquieted  withi%. 
me,  and  the  fear  of  death  is  fallea 
upon  me. 

5  Fearfulness  and  tremblinjj 
are  come  upon  me,  and  an  hor<- 
rible  dreacf  hath  overwhelmed 
me. 

6  And  I said,  O that  I had 
wings  like  a dove;  for  then 
would  I flee  away,  and  be  at 
rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  I get  nm 
away  far  off,  and  remain  in  tha 
wilderness. 

8  I would  make  haste  to  escape- 
because  of  the  stormy  wind  and 
tempest. 

9  Destroy  their  tongues,  O 
Lord,  and  divide  them;  for  I 
have  spied  unrighteous nesfs  and 
strife  in  the  city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go  abmit 
within  the  walls  thereof;  nfflp 
chief  also  and  sorrow  are  in  Ipo 
midst  of  it. 

Ijl  Wickedrie^  is  tUmm; 


213  TI-IK  PSALXKK 

ceit  and  guile  go  not  out  of  their 
streets. 

12  For  it  is  not  an  open  enemy 
that  hath  done  me  this  dishonour; 
for  then  I could  have  borne  it : 

13  Neither  was  it  mine  adversary 

that  did  magiiify  himself  against 
me  ; for  tiien  peradventure  I 
would  have  hid  myself  from 
him:  , 

14  But  it  was  even  thon,  my 
companion j my  goide^  and  mine 
own  familiar  friend. 

15  We  took  sweet  counsel  to- 
gether, and  walked  in  the  house 
of  God  as  friends. 

16  Let  death  come  hastily  upon 
them,  and  let  them  go  down 
quick  into  hell ; for  wickedness 
is  in  their  dwellings,  and  among 
them. 

17  As  for  me,  I will  call  upon 
God,  and  the  Lord  shall  save  me. 

18  In  the  evening,  and  morn- 
ing, and  at  noon-day,  will  Iprav, 
and  that  instantly ; and  he  shall 
hear  mv  voice. 

19  It  is  he  that  hath  delivered 
my  soul  in  peace,  from  the  battle 
that  was  against  me ; for  there 
were  many  with  me. 

20  Yea,  even  God  that  endur- 
cth  for  ever,  shall  hear  me,  and 
bring  them  down;  for  they  will 
not  turn,  nor  fear  God. 

21  He  laid  his  bands  upon  such 
as  be  at  peace  Avith  hitn,  and  he 
brake  his  covenant. 

22  The  words  of  his  mouth 
were  softer  than  butter,  having 
war  in  his  heart;  his  wordswere 
smoother  than  oil,  and  yet  they 
be  very  swords. 

23  O cast  thy  burthen  upon  the 
Lord,  and  he  shall  nourish  thee, 
and  shall  not  suffer  the  righteous 
to  fall  for  ever. 

24  And  as  for  them,  thou,  O 
God,  shalt  bring  them  into  the 
pit  of  desiniction. 

25  The  blood-thirsty  and  deceit- 

ful men  shall  not  live  out  half 
their  days:  nevertheless,  my 

trust  shaft  be  in  thee,  O Lord= 


Day  n. 

TJie  eleventh  Daij, 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  56.  Miserere  meii  Deus. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O God, 
for  man  goeth  about  to  de- 
vour me;  he  is  daily  fighting  and 
troubling  me. 

2 Mine  enemies  are  daily  in 
band  to  swallow  me  up;  for 
thev  be  many  that  fight  against 
meli  O thou  Most  Highest. 

3 Nevertheless,  though  I am 
sometimes  afraid,  yet  put  I my 
trust  in  thee. 

4 I will  praise  God  because  of 
his  word : I have  put  my  trust  in 
God,  and  will  not  fear  what  flesh 
can  do  unto  me. 

5 They  daily  mistake  my 
words;  all  that  they  imagine  is 
to  do  me  evil. 

6 They  hold  all  together,  and 
keep  tlmmselves  close,  and  mark 
my  steps,  when  they  lay  Avait  for 
my  soul. 

7 Shall  they  escape  for  their 
wickedness.^  thou,  O God,  in  thy 
displeasure,  shalt  cast  them  down. 

8 Thou  tellest  my  wanderings 
put  ray  tears  into  thy  bottle:  are 
not  these  thingsnoted  in  thy  book.=* 
9 Whensoever  I call  upon  thee, 
then  shall  mine  enemies  be  put 
to  flight:  this  I know;  for  God 
is  on  my  side. 

10  In  God’s  Avord  will  I re- 
joice ; in  the  Lord’s  word  will  1 
comfort  me. 

11  Yea,  in  God  have  I put  my 
trust ; I will  not  be  afraid  what 
man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Unto  thee,  O God,  will  I 
pay  my  vows;  unto  thee  Avill  I 
give  thanks. 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered  my 
soul  from  death,  and  my  feetfrom 
falling,  that  I may  walk  before 
God  in  the  light  of  the  living. 
Psalm  57.  Miserere  mei,  Deus. 


Be  merciful  uuto  me,  O God, 

1 


^ be  merciful  unto  me ; for  ray 
soul  trusteth  in  thee  ; and  under 
the  shadoAV  of  thy  wings  shall  be 


Day  n.  THE  PS 

my  refuge,  until  this  tyranny  be 
overpast. 

2 1 will  call  unto  tlie  most  high 
God,  even  unto  the  God  that  shall 
perform  the  cause  which  I have 
in  hand. 

3 He  shall  send  from  heaven, 
and  save  me  from  the  reproof  of 
him  that  would  eat  me  up. 

4 God  shall  send  forth  his  mer- 
cy and  ti’uth;  my  soul  is  among 
lions. 

5 A'ndllie  even amongthe chil- 
dren of  men,  that  are  set  on  fire, 
whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows, 
and  their  tongue  a sharp  sword. 

6 Set  up  thyself,  0 God,  above 
the  heavens,  and  thy  glory  above 
all  tlie  earth. 

7 They  have  laid  a net  for  my 
feet,  and  pressed  down  my  souf; 
they  have  digged  a pit  before  me, 
and  are  fallen  into  the  midst  of  it 
themselves. 

8 Mjr  heart  is  fixed,  O God,  my 
heart  is  fixed,  1 will  sing,  and 
give  praise. 

9 Awake  up,  my  glory ; awake, 
lute  and  harp:  I myself  will  awake 
right  early. 

10  I will  give  thanks  unto  thee, 

0 Lord,  among  the  people  ; and 

1 will  sing  unto  thee  among  the 
nations. 

11  For  the  greatness  of  thy 
mercvreacheth  unto  the  heavens, 
and  thv  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

T2  Set  up  thyself,  O God,  n- 
bove  the  heavens,  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  58.  Si  vere  utique. 

A RF  your  mifids  set  upon  righ- 
-^teousnesSjOyecongregation? 
and  do  ye  judge  the  thing  that  is 
right,  O ye  sons  of  men  ? 

2 Yea,  ye  imagine  mischief  in 
your  heart  upon  the  earth,  and, 
your  hands  deal  with  wickedness. 

3 The  ungodly  are  frowaid, 
even  from  their  mother’s  womb ; 
as  soon  as  they  are  born, they  go 
astrav,and  spealj^  lies. 

4 They  are  as  venomous  as  the 
poison  of  a serpent,  even  like  the 


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deaf  adder,  lliat  stoppeth  her 

ears ; 

5 Which  refuseth  to  hear  the 
voice  of  the  cliarmer,  charm  btr 
never  so  wisely^ 

6 Break  their  teeth,  O God,  in 
their  mouths ; smite  the  jaw- 
bones of  the  lions,  O Lord:  let 
them  fall  away  like  vvater  that 
runneth  apace ; and  when  they 
shoot  their  arrpws.  Jet  them  he 
iX)oted  out 

7 Let  them  consume  away  like 
a snail,  and  be  like  the  untimely 
fruit  of  a woman ; and  let  them 
not  see  the  sun. 

8 Or  ever  your  pots  be  made 
hot  with  thorns,  so  let  indigo 
nation  vex  hUn,  even  as  a thing 
that  is  raw. 

9 The  righteous  shall  rejoice, 
when  he  seeth  the  vengeance ; 
he  shall  wash  his  footsteps  in  the 
blood  of  the  ungodly. 

10  So  that  a man  shall  say,  Ve- 
rily there  is  a reward  for  tb^ 
righteous  ; doubtless  there  is  ft 
God  tliat  judgeth  the  earth, 

EVEINTNG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  69,  Eripc  me  de  inimijcis. 

Deliver  me  from  mine  ene- 
mies, O God ; defend  me 
from  them  tliat  rise  up  againit 
me. 

2 O deliver  me  from  the  wick- 
ed doers,  and  save  me  from  the 
blood-thirsty  iuen. 

3 For  Joj!  they  lie  w^aiting  for 
my  soul ; tlie  mighty  men  arc 
galheiM?d  against  me,  without 
any  oifeuce  or  fault  of  me,  O 
Lord. 

4 They  run  and  prepare  them- 
selves without  my  fault;  arise 
thou  therefore  to  help  me,  and 
behold. 

5 Stand  up,  O Lord  God  of 
hosts,  thou  (lod  of  Israel,  to  visit 
ail  the  heatlien,  mid  be  not  mer- 
ciful unto  them  that  offend  of 
malicious  w ickedness. 

6 Tli-ey  go  to  and  fro  in  tlie 
evening,  they  grin  like  a dog, 
and  run  about  through  the  city.^ 


220  the 

7 BehoH,  they  sneak  witli  their 
mouth,  and  swords  are  in  their 
lips*,  for  who  doth  hear  ? 

8 But  thou,  O Lord,  sjialt  have 
them  in  derision,  and  thou  slialt 
laugh  all  the  heathen  to  scorn. 

9 My  strength  willl  ascribe  un- 

to thee  ; for  thou  art  the  God  of 
my  refuge.  ' _ , 

10  God  showeth  me  his  good- 
ness plenteously:  and  God  shall 
let  me  see  my  desire  epon  inine 
enemies. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  ray  peo- 
ple forget  it;  but  scatter  them  a- 
broad  among  the  people,  and  put 
them  down,  0 Lord?  our  defence. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth, 
and  fpr  the  Vords  of  their  lips, 
they  shall  be  taken  in  their  pride : 
and  why?  their  preaching  is  of 
cursing  and  lies. 

13  Consume  them  inthywTath; 
consume  them,  that  they  may 
perish,  and  know  that  it  is  God 
that  ruleth  in  Jacob,  and  unto 
the  ends  of  the  world. 

14  And  in  the  evening  they 
^<^11  return,  grin  like  a dog,  and 
\vjI1  go  about  the  city. 

15  They  will  run  here  and 
there  for  meat,  and  grudge  if 
they  be  not  satisfied. 

16  As  for  me,  I will  sing  of 
thy  power,  and  will  pmise  thy 
mercy  betimes  in  the  morning; 
for  thou  hast  beeu  my  defence 
and  refuge  in  the  day  ot  my 
trouble. 

17  Unto  thee,  O my  strength, 
will  I sing;  for  thou,  O God,  art 
my  refuge,  and  my  merciful  God. 

Psalm  60.  Deiis^  repuHsti  7ws. 

OG0D,  thou  hast  cast  us  out, 
and  scattered  us  . abroad  ; Uioii 
hast  also  been  displeased  ; O turn 
thee  unto  us  again. 

2  Thou  hast  moved  the  land, 
and  divided  it:  heal  the  sores 
thereof,  for  it  shaketh. 

3  Thou  hast  showed  thy  peo- 
pie  heavy  things ; thou  hast  given 
us  adrink  of  deadly  wine. 

4  Thou  hast  given  a token  for 


FB  ALTER.  Day  11 

such  as  fear  thee,  tliat  they  may 
triumph  because  of  the  truth. 

5 Therefore  were  thy  beloved 
delivered;'  help  me  with  thy 
right  hand,  and  hear  me. 

6 God  hath  spoken  in  his  holi- 
ness, i will  rejoice  and  divide 
Sichem,  and  mete  out  the  valley 
of  Succoth. 

7 Gilead  i$  mine,  and  Manasr 
ses  is  mine ; Ephraim  also  is  the 
strength  of  my  head;  Judah  is 
inv  law-giver ; 

8 Modb  is  my  wash -pot;  over 
Edom  will  I cast  out  my  shoe; 
Fhilistia,  be  thou  glad  of  me. 

9 Who  will  lead  me  into  the 
strong  city  ? who  will  bring  me 
into  Edom? 

10  Hast  not  thou  cast  us  out, 

0 God  ? wilt  not  thou,  O God,  go 
out  with  our  hosts  ? 

11  O be  thou  our  help  in  trou- 
ble ; for  vain  is  the  help  of  man* 

12  Through  God  will  we  do 
great  acts ; tor  it  is  he  that  shall 
tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  61.  Exaudi, 

Hear  my  crying,  O God,  give 
ear  unto  my  prayer. 

2 From  the  ends  of  the  earth 
will  I call  upon  thee,  when  my 
heart  is  in  heaviness. 

3 0 set  me  up  upon  the  rock 
that  is  higher  than  I;  for  thou 
hast  been  my  hope,  and  a strong 
tower  for  me  against  the  enemy. 

4 1 will  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle 
for  ever,  and  rpy  trust  shall  be 
under  tlie  covering  of  thy  wings. 

6 For  thou,  O Lord,  hast  heard 
my  desires,  and  hast  given  an 
iieritage  unto  those  that  fear  thy 
name. 

6 Thou  shall  grant  the  King  ^ 
long  life,  that  his  years  may  en- 
dure throughout  all  generations. 

7 lie  shall  dwell  before  God 
for  ever:  O prepare  thy  loving 
mere}'  and  faithiulness,  that  they 
may  preserve  him. 

8 So  will  I always  sing  praise 
unto  ihy  name,  that  1 may. daily 
porlbriii  my  vovrs. 


Bay  12- 

The  twelfth  Daij. 

MORMNG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  62.  Konne  Deo? 

My  soul  truly  waiteth  still  upon 
God;  for  of  him  cometh  my 
salvation. 

2 He  verily  is  my  streng^th  and 
my  salvation;  he  is  my  defence, 
so  that  I shall  not  greatly  falh 
3 How  long  will  ye  imagine 
mischief  against  every  man.^  ye 
shall  he  slain  all  the  sort  of  you ; 
^ ea,  as  a tottering'  wall  shall  ye 
b,  and  like  a broken  hedge. 

4 Their  device  is  only  kow  to 
put  him  out  whom  God  will  exalt; 


I 


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in  holiness,  that  I might  behold 
thy  power  and  glory  ; 

*4  For  thy  loving-kindness  if 
better  tlian  the  life  Rself : my  lips 
shall  praise  thee. 

5 Aslong  as  1 live  will  I magni- 
fy thee  in  this  manner,  and  lift  up 
my  hands  in  thy  name.  ^ 

6 My  soul  shall  be  satisfied, 
even  as  it  were  with  marrow  and 
fatness^  when  mv  mouth  praisetli 
tliee  with  joyful  lips. 

7 Have  I not  remembered  thee 
in  ray  bed,  and  thought  upon  thee 
when  I w^s  waking.^ 

8 Because  thou  hast  been  my 


put  him  out  wnom  wog  w m extiu , o ^ . 

their  delight  is  in  lies;  they  give  helper;  therefore  ^ 

good  words  witli  tlieii-  mouth, but  dow  ^ thy  wings  ^ jl  1 
r.irsp  with  tlieir  lieart.  9 My  soul  haiigeth  upon  thee , 

■5  Nevertheless,  my  soul  ''’“t  t'bvn^jitl'andhath  uphoid^ 
thou  Still  upon  God;  tor  my  hope  I 10  Ihese  also  that 


hi  in  him. 

6 He  truly  is  my  strength,  and 
my  salvation ; he  is  my  defence, 
so  that  I shall  not  fall. 

7 In  God  is  my  heultli  and  my; 
glory,  the  rock  of  my  might;  and 
in  G'od  is  my  trust. 

8 O putyourtrustinhimalway, 
ve  people;  pour  out  vour  heails 
before  him ; for  God  is  our  hope. 

9 As  for  the  children  ot  men, 
tiiey  are  but  vanity;  the  children 
of  men  are  deceitful  upon  the 
weights;  they  are  altogether  light- 
er than  vanity  itself. 

10  O trust  not  in  wTong  and 
robbery;  give  not  yourselves  un- 
to vanitv:  if  riches  increase,  set 
not  your  heart  upon  them.  , 

11  God  spake  once,  and  twice 

I have  also  heard  the  same,  that 
power  belongeth  unto  God; 

12  And  that  thou,  Lord,  art 
merciful;  for  thou  rewardest  ev 
ery  man  according  to  his  work. 

Psalm  63.  Devs^  Dens  mens. 
Q GOD,  thou  art  iny  God;  ear- 


hurt  of  my  soul,  they  shall  go  un 
der  the  earth. 

1 1 Let  them  fall  upon  the  edge 

of  the  sword,  that  tuey  raky  be  a 
portion  for  foxes-  ^ . 

12  But  the  King  sliaVl  rejoice 
in  God  ; all  they  ^so  that  swear 
by  him  shall  be  commended ; for 
the  mouth  of  them  that  speak  lies 
shall  be  'stopped. 

Psalm  64-  Dem.  ^ 

Hear  my  voice,  O God,  m 
my  praver;  preserve  my  life 
from  fear  of  fhe  enemy.  ^ 

2 Hide  me  from  tlie  gathering 
together  of  the  fro  ward,  and  from 
the  insurrection  of  wicked  doerb; 

3 Who  have  whet  their  tongue 
like  a sword,  and  shoot  out  their 
arrows,  even  bitter  words, 

4 That  they  may  privily  shoot 
at  him  that  is  peiTect:  suddenly 
do  they  hit  him,  and  fear  not. 

5 They  encourage  themselves 
in  mischief,  and  commune  among 
themselves,  how  they 


ly  will  I seek  thee, 
a My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee ; 
ray  flesh  also  longeth  after  thee, 
in  a barren  and  dry  land  where 
no  water  is.  , ^ . 

3 Thus  have  I looked  for  thee 
T 2 


snares ; and  say, that  no  man  s 
see  them.  . , , 

6 They  imagine  wickedness, 
and  practise  it;  that  they  keep 
secret  among  themselves,  every 
man  in  the  deep  of  his  heart. 

7 But  God  shall  Buddcnly  shoot 


m THE  PSALTER.  Day  IS 


at  them  with  a swift  arrow,  that 
they  shall  be  w ounded. 

8 Yea,  theiij  ow^n  ton^ies  shall 
make  them  fall;  insomuch  that 
whoso  seeth  them,  shall  laugh 

' them  to  scorn. 

9 And  all  men  that  see  it  shall 
say, This  hath  God  done ; for  they 
shall  perceive  that  it  is  his  w^ork. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice 
in  the  Lord,  and  put  his  trust  in 
him ; and  all  they  that  are  true  of 
heart  shall  be  glad. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  65.  ‘ Te  decet  hjmms, 

Thou,  P God,  art  praised  in 
Sion ; and  unto  thee  shall  the 
vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

2 Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer, 
unto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

8  My  misdeeds  prevail  against 
me:  O be  thou  mercifuTunto  our 
sins. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou 
choosest,and  receivestunto  thee: 
he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and 
shall  be  satisfied  with  the  plea- 
sures of  thy  house,  even  oi  thy 
holy  temple. 

5  Thou  shalt  show  us  wonder- 
ful things  in  thy  righteousness,  0 
God  of  bur  salVation  ; thou  that 
art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in 
the  broad  sea.  ' 

6  Who  in  his  strength  setteth 
fast  the  mountains,  and  ii  girded 
about  'with  power. 

7  Who  rtpleth  the  raging  of 
the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his  Avaves, 
and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in'  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  shall 
be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that 
makest  the  out-gqings  of  the 
morning  and  evening  to  praise 
thee. 

9  Thou  visUest  the  earth,  and 
blessest  it;  thop  makest  it  very 
plenteous. 

10  The  river*'  of  God  is  full  of 
water:  thou  preparest their  corn, 
lor  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 
Tho^  waterest  her  furroAVs ; 


liiou  sendest  rain  iiito  the  little 
valleys  thereof;  thou  makest  it 
soft  with  the  drops  of  rain,  and 
blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

12  Thou  cfownest  the  year 
with  thy  goodness ; and  thy  clouds 
drop  fatness. 

13  They  shall  drop  upon  the 
dwellings  of  the  wilderness;  and 
the  little  hills  slrall  rejoice  on  ev- 
ery side. 

14  The  folds  shall  be  full  of 
sheep:  the  valleys  also  shall  stand 
so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall 
laugh  and  sing. 

Psalm  66.  Jubilate  Deo. 

OBE  joyful  in  God,  all  yg 
lands ; sing  praises  unto  the 
honour  oj  his  name ; make  his 
praise  to  be  glorious. 

2 Say  unto  God,  P hoAV  avort 
derful  art  thou  in  thy  Avorks; 
through  the  greatness  oi  thy  pow- 
er shall  thine  epemies  be  tpund 
liars  unto  thee. 

^ For  all  the  AA^orld  shall  AA^er 
ship  thee,  sing  of  thee,  apd  praise 
thy  name. 

4  P coine  hither,  ?nd  behold 
the  Avorks  of  God^  how  Avondei’: 
ful  he  is  in  his  doing  toward  the 
children  of  men. 

5  He  turned  (he  sea  into  dry 
land,  sq  that  they  Avent  through 
the  water  on  foot;  there  did  Ave 
rejoice  thereof. 

6  lie  ruleth  with  his  poAver  for 
ever;  his  eyes  behold  the  people ; 
and  such  as  Avill  not  believe j 
shall  not  be  able,  to  exalt  them- 
selves. 

7  O praise  our  God,  ve  people, 
and  make  the  voice  of  bis  praise 
to  be  heard : 

8  Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life, 
and  siiftereth  not  our  feet  to  slip. 

9  For  thoujO  Gpd.  hast  proved 
us ; thou  also  hast  tried  us,  like  as 
silver  is  tried. 

10  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the 
snare,  and  laidst  trouble  upon  our 
loins. 

1 1  Thou  sufferedst  men  to  ride 
over  Qur beads;  we  went  through 


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fire  and  and  thou  brought- 

es(  us  out  into  a wealthy  place. 

12  I will  go  into  thine  house 
with  bunit*oiferings,and  will  pay 
thee  niy  vows,  which  I promised 
with  my  lips,  and  spake  with  my 
mouth,  when  I was  in  trouble. 

131  wil  1 offer  unto  thee  fat  burnt- 
sacrifices,  with  the  incense  of 
rams;  I will  offer  bullocks  and 
goats. 

14  O come  hither, and  hearken, 
all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I will  tell 
you  wliat  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

15  I called  unto  him  with  mv 
mouth, and  gave  him  praises  with 
my  tongue. 

16  If  I incline  unto  wickedness 
with  mine  heart,  the  Lord  will 
not  hear  me. 

17  But  God  hatli  heard  me, and 
considered  the  voice  of  my  pj‘a}'^er. 

18  Praised  be  God,  who  hath 
pot  cast  out  my  prayer,  nor  turn- 
ed his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  67.  Dp-us  misereatur. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and 
bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
light  of  his  countenance,  and  be 
merciful  unto  us; 

2 That  thy  way  may  be  known 
upon  earth,  thy  saving  health 
among  all  nations. 

3 Let  the  peojile  praise  thee,  O 
God;  yea,  let  ail  tlie  people  praise 
thee. 

4 O let  the  nations  rejoice  and 
be  glad;  for  tliou  shall  judge  the 
folk  righteously,  and  govern  tlie 
nations  upon  earth. 

5 Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O 
God  ; let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

6 Then  shall  the  earth  bring 
forth  her  Increase;  and  God, even 
our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his 
blessing. 

7 God  shall  bless  us;  and  all  tlie 
ends  of  the  world  shall  fear  him. 


Tlie  thirteenth  Dav. 
MORNING  PRAYfeR. 
Psalm  68.  ^ Exurgat  Deus. 

ET  God  arise,  and  let  his  ene- 
mies be  scattered ; let 


also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2 Like  as  the  smoke  vanishetb, 
so  shall  thou  drive  them  away; 
and  likeaswaxmelteth  at  the  fire, 
so  let  the  ungodly  perish  at  the 
presence  of  God. 

3 But  let  the  righteous  be  glad, 
and  rejoice  before  God ; let  them 
also  be  merry  and  joyful. 

4 O sing  unto  God,  and  sing 
praises  unto  his  name;  magni- 
fy him  that  rideth  upon  the  hea- 
vens, as  it  were  upon  an  horse ; 
praise  him  in  his  name  JAH,  and 
rejoice  before  him. 

5 He  is  a father  of  the  fatherless, 
and  defendeth  the  cause  of  the 
widows;  even  God  in  his  holy 
habitation. 

6 He  is  the  God  that  maketli 
men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  an 
house,  and  bringeth  the  prisoners 
©ut  of  captivity;  but  lettelh  the 
runagates  continue  in  scarceness. 

7 O God,  when  thou  wentest 
forth  before  the  people  ; when 
thou  wentest  through  the  wilder- 
ness, 

8 The  earth  shook,  and  the 
heavens  dropped  at  the  presence 
of  God;  even  as  Sinai  also  was 
moved  at  the  presence  of  God, 
who  is  the  God  of  Israel. 

9 Thou,  O God,  sentest  a gra- 
cious raiimpon  thine  inheritance, 
and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was 
weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  sliall 
dwell  therein ; for  thou,  O God, 
hast  of  thy  goodness  prepared  for 
the  poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word  ; 
great  was  the  company  of  the 
preachers, 

12  Kings  with  their  armies  did 
flee,  and  were  discomfited,  and 
they  of  the  household  divided  the 
spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among 
the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be  as  the 
wings  of  a dove  tliat  is  covered 
with  silver  wings,  and  her  fea- 
thers like  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty  scatter^ 


4J24  THE  rsALTER. 

ed  king5  for  tbelr  sake,  then  were 
they  as  white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  As  the  hill  of  Basan,  so  is 
God’s  hill ; even  an  high  hill,  as 
the  hill  of  Basan. 

Iti  Whv  hop  ye  so,  ye  high  hills.? 
this  is  God’s  nill,  in  the  which  it 
pieaseth  him  to  dwell ; yea,  the 
Lord  will  abide  in  it  for  ever. 

17  The  chaiiots  of  God  are 
twenty  thousand,  even  thousands 
of  Angels;  and  the  Lord  is  among 
them  as  m the  holy  place  of  Sinai. 

18  Thou  art  gon^  up  on  high, 

thou  hast  led  captivity  c;  ptive, 
and  received  giftsfor  men;  yea, 
even  for  thine  enemies,  that  the 
Lord  God  might  dw^ell  among 
them.  , , 

19  Praised  be  the  Lord  daily, 
even  the  God  who  helpeth  us, 
and  poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

20  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God 

of  whom  cometh  salvation;  God 
is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  escape 
death.  , , , , 

" 21  God  shall  wound  the  head 
of  his  enemies,  and  the  hairy 


Day  13 

28  Thy  God  hath  sent  forth 
strength  for  thee;  stablish  the 
thing,  O God,  that  thou  hast 
wrought  in  uji. 

29  For  thy  temple’s  sake  at 
Jerusalem : so  shall  kings  bring 
presents  unto  thee. 

30  When  the  company  of  the 
spear-men,  and  multitude  ot  the 
mighty,  are  scattered  abroad 
among  the  beasts  of  the  people, 
so  that  they  humbly  bring  pieces 
of  silver;  and  when  he  hath  scat- 
tered the  people  that  delight  in 
war ; 

31  Then  shall  the  princes 
come  out  of  Egypt;  the  Morians* 
land  shall  soon  stretch  put  her 
hands  unto  God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  O ye  king- 
doms of  the  earth;  0 sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord, 

33  Who  sittfith  in  the  lieavens 
over  all,  from  the  beginning : Lo, 
he  doth  send  out  his  voice ; yea, 
and  that  a mighty  voice. 

34  Ascribe  ye  the  poAver  to 
God  over'^Israel ; bis  worship  and 


of  hiS  enemies,  ana  me  nairy  'juu  - 

scalp  of  such  a one  as  goeth  on  strength  is  m the  clouds. 

In  his  wickedness.  35  O God,  wonderful  art  thou 

22  The  Lord  liath  said,  I will  in  thy  lioiv  places; 


bring  my  people  again,  as  I did 
from  Basan,  mine  own  will  I 
bring  again,  as  I did  sometime 
from  the  deep  of  the  sea. 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be  dip- 
ped in  the  blood  of  thine  enemies, 
and  that  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs 
inav  be  red  through  the  same. 

24  It  is  well  seen,  O God,  how 
thoir  goest ; how  thou,  my  God 
and  King,  goest  in  the  sanctuary. 

25  The  singers  go  before,  the 
minstrels  follow  after;  in  the 
midst  are  the  damsels  playiii 
with  the  timbrels. 

2(5  Give  thanks,  O Israel,  unto 
God  the  Lord,  in  the  congrega^ 
tions,  from  the  ground  of  the  heart. 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin 
their  ruler,  and  the  princes  of  Juda 
their  council ; the  princes  of  Ze- 
bulon,  and  the  princes  of  ^eph- 
tJiali. 


of  Israel,  he  will  give  strength 
and  power  unto  his  people.  Bles- 
sed be  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  69.  Salvum  me  fac. 
QAVE  me, O God;  forthe  waters 
Oarecome  in, even  nnto  my  sou). 

2 1 stick  fast  in  the  deep  mire, 
where  no  ground  is ; I am  come 
into  deep  waters,  so  that  llie 
floods  run  over  me. 

3 I am  w^ear>'  of  crying,  my 
throat  is  dry  ; my  sight  tailelli 
me  for  waiting  so  long  upon  my 

God.  . , 

4 They  that  hale  me  w^itliout  a 
cause  are  more  than  the  hairs  of 
my  head  ; they  that  are  mine  en- 
emies, and  would  destroy  me 
guiltless,  are  mighty. 

5 1 paid  them  the  things  that  \ 
never  took;  God|thou  knowe^t 


Dav  13. 

my  simpleness,  and  my  faults  are 
not  isid  from  thee.  . 

Let  not  them  that  trust  in 
thee,  O Lord  God  ot  hosts,  be 
ashamed  for  my  cause;  let  not 
those  that  seek  thee  be  contound- 
ed  through  me,  O Lord  God  ot 

*^*7*^And  whv  ? for  thy  sake  have 
I suffered  reproof;  shame  hath 
covered  mv  tace. 

8 I am  become  a stranger  unto 
mv  brethren,  even  an  alien  unto 
mv  mother’s  children. 

9 For  the  zeal  of  thine  house 
hath  even  eaten  me,  and  the  re- 
bukes of  them  that  rebuked  thee, 
are  fallen  upon  me. 

10  I wept,  and  chastened  my- 
self with  fasting,  and  that  was 
turned  to  my  reproof.  ^ 

111  put  on  sackcloth  also,  and 
they  jested  upon  me. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate 
speak  against  me,  and  the  drunk- 
ards m^e  songs  upon  me. 

13  But,  Lord,  I make  myprayer 
unto  thee  in  an  acceptable  time. 

14  Hear  me,0  God,  in  the  mul- 
titude of  thy  mercy,  even  m the 
truth  of  thy  salvation. 

15  Take  me  out  of  the  mire, 
that  I sink  not  ; O let  me  be  de- 
livered from  them  that  hate  me, 
and  out  of  the  deep  waters. 

16  Let  not  the  water-flood 
drown  me,  neither  let  the  deep 
swallow  me  up  ; and  let  not  the 
pit  shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 

17  Hear  me,  O Lord,  for  thy 
loving-kindness  is  comfortable ; 
turn  thee  unto  me  according  to 
the  multitude  of  thy  mercies: 

18  And  hide  not  thy  face  from 
thy  servant;  for  I am  in  trouble: 
O "haste  thee,  and  hear  me. 

19  Draw  nigh  uiito  my  soul, 
and  sav’e  it ; O deliver  me,  be- 
cause of  mine  enemies. 

20  Thou  hast  known  my  re- 

proof, my  shame,  and  my  dishon- 
our; mine  adversaries  are  all  in 
(hv  sight.  , , , , 

'21  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my 


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heart;  I am  full  of  heaviness:  I 
looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on 
me,  but  there  was  no  man,  nei- 
ther found  I any  to  comfort  me. 

22  They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ; 
and  when  I was  thirsty, they  gave 
me  vinegar  to  drink. 

23  Let  their  table  be  made  a 
snare  to  take  themselves  withal ; 
and  let  the  things  that  should  have 
been  for  their  wealth,  be  unto 
them  an  occasion  of  falling. 

24  Let  their  eyes  be  blinded, 
that  they  see  not;  and  ever  bow 
thou  down  their  backs. 

25  Pour  out  thine  indignation 
upon  them,  and  let  thy  wrathlul 
displeasure  take  hold  ot  them. 

26  Let  their  habitation  be  void, 

and  no  man  to  dwell  in  their 
tents.  . 

27  For  they  persecute  him 
whom  thou  hast  smitten ; and 
they  talk  how  they  may  vex  them 
whom  thou  hast  w^ounded. 

28  Let  them  fall  from  one 
wickedness  to  another,  and  not 
come  into  thy  righteousness. 

29  Let  them  be  wiped  out  of 
the  book  of  the  living,  and  not  be 
written  among  the  righteous. 

30  As  for  me,  when  1 am  poor 
and  in  heaviness,  thy  help,  O 
God,  shall  lift  me  up. 

311  will  praise  the  name  of  God 
with  a song,  and  magnify  it  with 
thanksgiving. 

32  This  also  shall  please  the 
Lord, better  than  a bullock  that 
liatli  horns  and  hoofs. 

33  The  humble  shall  consider 
this, and  be  glad : seek  ye  alter 
God,  and  your  soul  shall  live. 

34  For  the  Lord  heareth  the 
poor,  and  despiseth  not  his  pri- 
soners. 

35  Let  heaven  and  earth  praise 

him  : the  sea,  and  all  that  rnov’cth 
therein.  , 

36  For  God  will  save  Sion,  and 

build  the  cities  ot  .luda,  that  men 
may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in 
possession.  ^ 

37  The  posterity  also  of  nis 


225 

servants  shall  inherit  it;  .and  they 
that  love  his  name  shall  dwell 
therein. 

Psalm  70.  Densj  in  adjutorium. 

HASIE  thee,0  God,  to  deliver 
me ; make  haste  to  help  me, 
O Lord. 

2 Let  them  be  ashamed  and 
confounded,  that  seek  after  my 
soul;  kt  them  be  turned  back- 
ward and  put  to  confusion,  that 
wish  me  evil. 

3 Let  them  for  their  reward  be 
soon  brought  to  shame,  that  cry 
over  me,  There,  there. 

4 But  let  all  those  that  seek  thee 
be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee : and  let 
all  such  as  delight  in  thv  salvation 
say  ahvay,  The  Lord  be  praised. 

5 As  for  me,  I am  poor  and  in 
misery:  haste  thee  unto  me,  0 
God. 

6 Thou  art  my  helper,  and  my 
Redeemer:  0 Lord,  make  no  long 
tarrying. ' 


The  fourteenth  Day. 
MORJNTNG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  71.  In  te,  Domini,  speravi. 

IN  thee,  O Lord,  have  I put  my 
trust ; let  me  never  be  put  to 
confusion,  but  rid  me,  and  deliver 
me  in  thy  righteousness ; incline 
thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

2 Be  thou  my  strong  hold, 
whereunto  1 may  alwav  resort: 
thou  hast  promised  to  help  me, 
for  thou  art  my  house  of  defence, 
and  my  castle. 

3 Deliver  me,  O my  God,  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  ungodly,  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  uhrigliteous 
and  cruel  man: 

4 For  thou,  0 Lord  God,  art  the 
thing  that  I long  for:  thou  art  my 
Ipope,  even  from  my  youth. 

5 Through  thee  have  I been 
holden  un  ever  since  I was  born : 
thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of 
my  mother’s  womb:  my  praise 
shall  be  always  of  thee. 

6 I am  become  as  it  were  a 
monster  unto  many,  but  my  sure 
triist  is  in  thse. 


Day  J4, 

7 O let  my  mouth  be  filled  with 
, thy  praise,  that  I may  sing  of  thy 
j glory  and  honour  all  the  day  long. 

I 8 Cast  me  not  away  in  tlie 
time  of  age ; forsake  me  not  when 
my  strength  faileth  me: 

9 For  mine  enemies  speak 
against  nxe ; and  they  that  lay  wait 
for  my  soul  take  their  counsel  to- 
pther,  saying,  God  hath  forsaken 
riim ; persecute  him,  and  take  him; 
for  there  is  none  to  deliver  him. 

10  Go  not  far  from  me,  O God ; 
my  God,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

1 1 Let  them  be  confounded  and 
perish,  that  are  against  iny  soul ; 
let  them  be  covered  with' shame 
and  dishonour,  that  seek  to  do  me 
evil. 

12  As  for  me,  I will  patientiv 
abide  alway,  and  will  praise  the'e 
more  and  more. 

13  My  mouth  shall  daily  speak 
of  thy  righteousness  and  salva- 
tion ; for  1 know  no  end  thereof. 

14 1 will  go  forth  in  the  strength 
of  the  Lord  God,  and  will  make 
mention  of  thy  righteousness 
only. 

15  Thou,  O God,  hast  taught 
me  from  my  youth  up  until  now; 
therefore  will  I tell  of  thy  won 
drous  works. 

16  Forsake  me  not,  O God,  in 
mine  old  age,  when  I am  grey- 
headed, until  I have  shoyved  U'ly 
strength  nntothis  generation,and 
thy  power  to  all  tiiera  that  are  yet  • 
for  to  come. 

17  Thy  righteousness,  O God, 
is  very  high,  and  great  things  are 
they  that  thou  hast  done:  OGod, 

I who  is  like  unto  thee! 

18  O what  great  troubles  and 
adversities  hast  tliou  showed  me! 
and  yet  didst  thou  turn  and  refresli 
me;  vea,  and  broughtest  me  from 
the  deep  of  the  earth  again. 

19  Thou  hast  brought  me  to 
great  honour,  and  comforted  me 
on  every  side: 

20  Therefore  will  I praise  thee, 
and  thy  faithfulness,  O God,  play- 
i ing  upon  an  instrument  of  music  • 


THE  PSALTER. 


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unto  thee  will  I sing  upon  the 
harp,0  thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

21  My  lips  will  be  fain  when  I 
sing  unto  thee ; and  so  will  my 
soul,  whom  thou  hast  delivered. 

22  My  tongue  shall  also  talk 
of  thy  righteousness  all  the  day 
long-;  for  they  are  confounded 
and  brought  unto  shame,  that 
seek  to  do  me  evil. 

Psalm  72.  Deiis,  juxiicium. 

Give  the  king  th^  judgments, 
O God,  and  thy  righteousness 
unto  the  king’s  son. 

2  Then  shall  he  judge  thy  jpeo- 
ple  according  unto  rij^it,  and  de- 
fend the  poor. 

3  The  mountains  also  shall 
bring  peace,  and  the  little  hills 
righteousness  unto  the  people. 

4  He  shall  keep  the  simple  folk 
by  their  right,  defend  the  chil- 
dren of  the  poor,  and  punish  the 
wrong  doer. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long 
as  the  sun  and  moon  endureth, 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

6  He  shml  come  down  like  the 
rain  into  a fleece  of  wool,  even  as 
the  drops  that  water  the  earth. 

7  In  nis  time  shall  the  righte- 
ous flourish ; yea,  and  abundance 
of  peace,  so  long  as  the  moon  en- 
dureth. 

8  His  dominion  shall  be  also 
from  the  one  sea  to  the  other,  and 
from  the  flood  unto  the  world’s 
end. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the  wil- 
derness shall  kneel  before  him; 
his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tharsis  and  of 
the  isles  shall  give  presents;  the 
kings  of  Arabia  ana  Saba  shall 
bring  gifts. 

11  All  kings  shall  fall  down  be- 
fore him ; all  nations  shall  do  him 
service. 

12  For  he  shall  deliverthe  poor 
when  he  crieth ; the  needy  also, 
and  him  that  hath  no  helper- 
13  He  shall  be  favourable  to 
the  simple  and  needy,  and  shall 
preserve  the  souls  ot  the  poor. 


14  He  shall  deliver  their  souls 
from  falsehood  and  wrong;  and 
dear  shall  their  blood  be  in  his 
sight. 

15  He  shall  live,  and  unto  him 
shall  be  given  of  the  gold  of  Ara- 
bia; prayer  shall  be  made  ever 
unto  him,  and  daily  shall  he  be 
praised. 

16  There  shall  be  an  heap  of 
corn  in  the  earth,  high  upon  the 
hills;  his  fruit  shall  shake  like  Li- 
barius,  and  shall  be  green  in  the 
city  like  grass  upon  the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for 
ever;  his  name  shall  remain  un- 
der the  sun  amongst  the  pos- 
terities, which  shall  be  blessed 
through  him;  and  all  the  heathe«i 
shall  praise  him. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God, 
even  the  God  of  Israel  , which  on- 
ly doeth  wondrous  thinp; 

19  And  blessed  be  the  name 
of  his  Majesty  for  ever : and  all 
the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  his 
Majesty.  Amen,  Amen. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  73.  Q mm  bonus  Israel! 

Truly  God  is  loving  unto  Is- 
rael; even  unto  such  as  are 
of  a clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless,  ray  feet  were 
almost  gone,  my  treadings  had 
well  nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why  ? 1 was  grieved  at 
the  wicked : I do  also  see  the  un- 
godly in  such  prosperity. 

4  For  they  are  in  no  peril  ol 
death ; but  are  lusty  and  strong. 

5  They  come  inhio  misfortime 
like  other  folk ; neither  ai*e  they 
plagued  like  other  men. 

6  And  this  is  the  cause  that 
they  are  so  holden  with  pride, 
ana  overwhelmed  with  cruelty. 

7  Their  eyes  swell  with  fatness, 
and  th^  do  even  what  they  hist. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and 
speak  of  wicked  blasphemy;  their 
talking  is  against  the  Most  Higli. 

9  For  they  stretch  forth  their 
mouth  unto  the  heaven,  and  thfiir 
tongue  goeth  through  the  would 


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10  Therefore  fall  the  people 
unto  them,  and  thereout  suck  they 
no  small  advantage. 

1 1 Tush,  say  they,  how  should 
God  perceive  it  ? is  there  know- 
ledge in  the  Most  High  ? 

12  Lo,  these  are  the  ungodly: 
these  prosper  in  the  world ; and 
these  have  riches  in  possession: 
and  I said,  Then  have  I cleansed 
my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed 
mine  hands  in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  long  have  I been 
punished,  and  chastened  every 
morning. 

14  Yea,  and  I had  almost  said 
even  as  they ; but  lo,then  1 should 
have  condemned  the  generation 
of  thy  children. 

15  Then  thought  I to  under- 
stand this ; but  it  was  too  hard  for 
me, 

16  Until  I went  into  the  sanctu- 
ary of  God : then  understood  I the 
end  of  these  men  ; 

17  Namely,  how  thou  dost  set 
them  in  slippery  places,  and  cast- 
est  them  down,  and  destroyest 
tliein. 

18  O how  suddenly  do  they 
consume,  perish,  and  come  to  a 
fearful  end ! 

19  Yea,  even  like  as  a dream 
when  one  awaketh ; so  shalt  thou 
make  their  image  to  vanish  out 
of  the  city. 

20  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved, 
and  it  went  even  through  my 
reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and  igno- 
rant, even  as  it  were  a beast  be- 
fore thee. 

22  Nevertheless,!  am  alwayby 
thee  ; for  thou  hast  holden  me  by 
my  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with 
thy  counsel,  and  afterthat  receive 
me  with  glory. 

24  Whom  have  I in  heaven  but 
thee  ? and  there  is  none  upon  earth 
that  I desire  in  comparison  of  thee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart  fail- 
eth ; but  God  is  the  strength  of  my 
heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 


Dav  14. 

26  For  lo,  they  that  forsake 
thee  shall  perish  j thou  hast  de 
stroyed  all  them  that  commit  for 
nication  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to  hold 
me  fast  by  God,  to  put  my  trust 
in  the  Lord  God,  and  to  speak  of 
all  thy  works  in  the  gates  of  the 
daughter  of  Sion. 

rsalm  74.  Ut  quid,  Deus  ? 

OGOD,  wherefore  art  thou  ab- 
sent from  us  so  long.?  why  is 
thy  wrath  so  hot  against  the 
sheep  of  thv  pasture .? 

2 O thinlc  upon  thy  congrega- 
tion, whom  thou  hast  purchased, 
and  redeemed  of  old. 

3 Think  upon  tlie  tribe  of  thine 
inheritance,  and  mount  Sion, 
wherein  tbou  hast  dwelt. 

4 Lift  up  thv  feet,  that  thou 
mayest  utterly  destroy  every  ene- 
my, which  hath  done  evil  in  thy 
sanctuary. 

5 Thine  adversaries  roar  in  the 
midst  of  thy  congregations,  and 
set  up  their  banners  for  tokens. 

6 He  that  hewed  timber  afore 
out  of  the  thick  trees,  was  known 
to  bring  it  to  an  excellent  workj 
7 But  now  they  break  down  all 
the  carved  work  thereof  with  axes 
and  hammers. 

8 They  have  set  fire  u^)on  thy 
holy  places,  and  have  defiled  the 
dwelling-place  of  thy  name,  even 
unto  the  ground. 

9 Yea,  they  said  in  their  hearts. 
Let  us  make  "havock  of  them  alto- 
gether: Thus  have  they  burnt  up 
all  the  houses  of  God  in  the  land. 

10  We  see  not  our  tokens, 
there  is  not  one  prophet  more^ 
no,  not  one  is  there  among  us, 
that  understandeth  any  inoi-e. 

110  God,  how  long  shall  the 
adversary  do  this  dishonour  ? lio  w 
long  shall  the  enemv  blasplieme 
thy  name.?  for  ever? 

12  Why  withdrawest  thou  thy 
hand.?  whypluckest  liiou  not  thy 
right  hand  out  of  thy  bosom,  to 
consume  the  enemy.? 

13  For  God  is  my  King  of  old; 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  15. 
tlie  help  that  is  done  upon  earth, 
he  doeth  it  himself. 

14  Thou  didst  divide  the  sea 
throui^h  thy  power;  thou  brakest 
the  heads  of  the  dragons  in  the 
waters. 

15  Thou  smotest  the  heads  of 
Leviathan  in  pieces,  and  gavest 
him  to  be  meat  for  tlie  people  in 
the  wilderness. 

16  Thou  broughtest  out  foun- 
tains, and  waters  out  of  the  hard 
rocks;  thou  driedst  up  mighty 
waters. 

n The  day  is  thine,  and  the 
night  is  thine;  thou  hastprepar- 
ed'the  light  and  the  sun. 

16  Thou  hast  set  all  the  bor- 
ders of  the  earth;  thou  hast  made 
summer  and  winter. 

19  Remember  this,  O Lord, 
how  the  enemy  hath  rebuked ; 
and  how^  the  foolish  people  hath 
biaspiiemed  thy  name. 

£0  0 deliver  not  the  soul  of 
thy  turtle-dove  unto  the  multi- 
tude of  the  enemies;  and  forget 
not  the  congregation  of  the  poor 
fur  ever. 

21  l^ook  upon  the  covenant; 
for  ali  the  earth  is  full  of  dark- 
ness and  cruel  habitalioiis. 

22  O let  not  the  simple  go  away 
ashamed  ; bat  let  the  poor  and 
needy  give  praise  unto  tliy  name. 

23  Arise,  O God,  maintain  thine 
owm  cause;  remember  how  the 
foolish  man  blaspheinelh  thee 
dailv. 

24  Forget  not  the  voice  of  thine 
enemies-/  the  presumption  of 
them  that  hate  thee  increaseth 
ever  more  and  more. 

The  ffteenlh  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  75.  Conjitebimur  tibi. 

UNTO  thee,  O God,  do  we 
give  thanks;  yea,  unto  thee 
do  we  give  thanks. 

I  2 Thy  name  also  is  so  nigh ; 
and  that  do  thy  wondrous  works 
declare^ 


229 

3 When  I receive  the  congre- 
gation, I shall  judge  accoraing 
unto  right. 

4 The  earth  is  weak,  and  all 
the  inhabiters  thereof:  1 bear 
up  the  pillars  of  it. 

6  I said  unto  the  fools,  Deal 
not  so  madly;  and  to  the  un- 
godly, Set  hot  up  3^our  horn. 

6 Set  not  up  your  horn  on  high, 
and  speak  not  with  a stiff  neck  ; 

7 For  promotion  cometh  nei- 
ther from  the  east,  nor  from  the 
west,  nor  yet  from  the  south. 

8 And  \vhv  ? God  is  the  Judge ; 
he  putteth  tfow' ii  one,  and  seUtlh 
up  another. 

9 For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord 
there  is  a cup,  and  the  wine  is 
red  ; it  is  full  rnixt,  and  he  pour* 
eth  out  of  the  same. 

10  As  for  the  dregs  thereof,  all 
the  ungodly  of  the  earth  shall, 
drink  them,  and  suck  them  out. 

1 1 But  1 w ill  talk  of  the  God  of 
Jacob,  and  praise  him  for  ever. 

12  All  the  horns  of  the  ungodly 
also  w ill  I break,  and  the  horns  of 
the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 

Psalm  76.  JVotm  in  Judaea. 

IN  Jury  is  God  known;  his 
name  is  great  in  Israel. 

2  At  Salem  is  his  tabernacle, 
and  Ills  dw'elling  in  Sion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrow^s  of 
the  bow',  the  shield,  thd'  sword, 
and  the  battle, 

4  Thon  art  of  more  honour  and 
might  than  the  hills  of  the  rob- 
bers. 

5  The  proud  are  robl.ed ; the v 
have  slept  their  sleep;  and  all 
the  men  w^hose  hands  W'ere 
mighty,  have  found  nothing. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O God  of  Ja- 
cob, both  the  chariot  and  horse 
are  fallen. 

7  Thou,  even  thon  art  to  be 
feared;  and  who  may  stand  in 
thy  si>ht,  when  thou  art  angry 
8 Thou  didst  cause  thy  judg- 
ment to  be  heard  from  heaven  , 
the  earth  trembled,  and  was  still, 
9 \Vhen  God  arose  to  judg- 


THE  PSALTER. 


230  THE  Pf 

raeut,  and  to  help  all  the  meek 
tipon  earth. 

10  The  fierceness  of  man  shall 
turn  to  thy  praise;  and  the  fierce- 
ness of  them  shall  thou  refrain. 

11  Promise  unto  the  Lord  your 
God,  and  keep  it,  all  ye  that  are 
round  about  him  ; briri?  presents 
Miito  him  that  ought  to  be  feared. 

12  He  shall  refrain  the  spirit 
princes,  and  is  wonderful  a- 

mong-  the  kings  of  the  earth. 
Psalm  77.  f^oce  mea  ad  Dominum. 

I  WILL  cry  unto  God  with  my 
voice;  even  unto  God  will  I 
cry  with  my  voice,  and  he  shall 
hearken  unto  me. 

2  In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I 
sought  the  Lord:  my  sore  ran, 
and  ceased  not  in  the  night-sea- 
son ; my  soul  refused  comfort. 

3  When  I am  in  heaviness,  I 
will  think  upon  God ; when  my 
heart  is  vexed,  I will  complain. 

4  Thou  boldest  mine  eyes 
waking:  Lara  so  feeble  that  I 
cannot  speak. 

5  I have  considered  the  days  of 
old,  and  the  years  that  are  past. 

6  I call  to  remembrance  my 
song,  and  in  the  night  I corn- 
nmne  with  mine  own  heart,  and 
search  out  ray  spirits.  , 

7  Will  the  Lord  absent  himself 
for  ever ; and  will  he  be  no  more 
intreated 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for 
ever:  and  is  his  promise  come 
utterly  to  an  end  for  evermore  ^ 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be 
ffr.ack)us;  and  will  he  shut  up 
his  loving-kindness  in  displea- 
sure? 

10  And  I said,  It  is  mine  own 
infirmity;  but  I will  remember 
the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the 
Most  Highest. 

Ill  will  remember  the  works 
of  the  Lord,  and  call  to  mind  the 
wonders  of  old  time. 

12  I will  think  also  of  all  thy 
works,  and  my  talking  shall  be  of 
!bv  doings. 

13  Thv  wavj  0 God,  is  holy: 


iAI.TEPi.  Day  15. 

who  is  so  great  a God  as  our  God  ? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that 
doeth  w^o riders,  and  hast  declared 
thy  power  among  the  people. 

*15  Thou  hast  mightily  deliver- 
ed thy  people,  eveb  the  sons  of 
Jacob  and  Joseph. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  O 
God,  the  waters  saw  ihee,  and 
were  afraid ; the  depths  also 
were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out  wa- 
ter, the  air  thundered,  and  thine 
arrows  went  abroad. 

15  The  voice  of  thy  thunder 
w'as  heard  roundabout:  the  light- 
nings shone  upon  the  ground; 
the  earth  was  moved, and  sboojk 
withal. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and 
thy  paths  in  the  great  w-aters,  and 
thy  loot-steps  are  not  knowm. 

20  Thou  leddest  thy  people 
like  sheep,  by  the  hand  of  Moses 
and  Aaron. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  78.  Attendite,  popnle. 

Hear  my  law,  O my  people ; 

incline  your  ears  unto  the 
words  of  my  mouth, 

2 I will  open  my  mouth  in  a 
parable ; I will  declare  hard  sen- 
tences of  old, 

3 Which  w e have  heard  and 
known,  and  such  as  ouj*  fathers 
have  told  us; 

4 That  w e should  nothidethem 
from  the  children  of  the  genera- 
tions to  come;  but  to  show  the 
honour  of  the  Lord,  his  mighty 
and  wonderful  w'orks  that  he  hath 
done. 

5 He  made  a covenant  with 
Jacob,  and  gave  Israel  a lavY,* 
w'hich  he  commanded  our  fore- 
fathers to  teach  their  children. 

6 That  their  posterity  might 
know  it,  and  the  children  which 
were  yet  unborn ; 

7 To  the  intent  that  when  the/ 
came  up,  they  might  show  then? 
children  the  same  ; 

8 That  they  might  put  their 
trust  ixi  God  • and  not  to  forget 


Day  15. 
the  works  of  God,  but  to  keep  his 
commandments } 

9 And  not  to  be  as  their  fore- 
fathers, a faithless  and  stubborn 
generation ; a generation  that  set 
not  their  heart  aright,  and  whose 
spirit  cleavetii  not  steadfastly 
unto  God. 

10  Like  as  the  children  of  Eph- 
raim; who  being  harnessed,  and 
carryingbowsjturned  themselves 
bact  in  the  day  of  battle. 

11  They  kept  not  the  covenant 
of  God,  and  would  not  walk  in 
his  law; 

12  Bntforgatwhathehaddone, 
and  the  wonderful  works  that  he 
)»  I showed  for  them. 

13  Marvellous  things  did  he  in 
the  sight  of  our  forefathers,  in  the 
land  of  Egypt,  even  in  the  field 
of  Zoan. 

14  He  divided  the  sea,  and  let 
them  go  through ; he  made  the 
waters  to  stand  on  an  heap. 

15  In  the  day  time  also  he  led 
them  with  a cloud,  and  all  the 
night  through  with  a light  of 
fire. 

16  He  clave  the  hard  rocks  in 
the  wilderness,  and  gave  them 
drink  thereof,  as  it  had  been  out 
ol  the  great  depth. 

17  He  brought  waters  out  of 
the  stony  rock,  so  that  it  gushed 
out  like  the  rivers. 

18  Yet  for  all  this,  (hey  sinned 
more  against  him,  and  provoked 
the  Most  Highest  in  the  wilder- 
ness. 

19  They  tempted  God  in  their 
hearts,  and  required  meat  for 
their  lost. 

20  They  spake  against  God 
also,  saying,  Shall  God  prepare  a 
table  iifthe  wilderness  ? 

21  He  siiiote  the  stony  rock  in- 
deed, dial  the  water  gushed  out, 
and  the  streams  flowed  withal ; 
but  can  he  give  bread  also,  or 
provide  flesh  fw  his  people.^ 

22  When  the  Lord  heard  this, 
he  was  wroth  ; so  tlie  fire  was 
kindled  in  Jacol3,uriU  there  came 


231 

up  lieavy  displeasure  against  Is- 
rael ; 

23- Because  they  believed  not 
in  God,  and  put  not  their  trust  in 
his  help. 

24  So  be  commandedthe  clouds 
above,  and  opened  the  doors  ot 
heaven. 

25  He  rained  down  Manna 
also  upon  them  for  to  eat,  and 
gave  tnein  food  from  heaven. 

26  Soman  did  eat  angel’s  food; 
for  he  sent  them  meat  enough. 

27  He  caused  the  east  wind  to 
blow  under  heaven ; and  through 
his  power  he  brought  in  the  south- 
west wind. 

28  He  rained  flesh  upon  them 
as  thick  as  dust,  and  feathered 
fowls  like  as  the  sand  of  the  sea. 

29  He  let  it  fall  among  their 
tents,  even  round  about  their  ha- 
bitation. 

30  So  they  did  eat  and  were 
well  filled;  for  he  gave  them  their 
own  desire:  they  were  not  dis- 
appointed of  their  lust, 

31  But  while  the  meat  was  yet 
in  their  mouths,  the  heavy  wrath 
of  God  came  upon  them,  and 
slew  the  wealthiest  of  them;  yea, 
and  smote  down  the  chosen  men 
that  were  in  Israel. 

32  But  for  all  this, they  sinned 
yet  more,  and  believed  not  his 
wondrous  works. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did  hp 
consume  in  vanity,  and  their 
years  iu  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them,  they 
sought  him,  and  turned  them 
early,  and  inquired  after  God. 

35  And  they  remembered  that 
God  was  their  strength,  and  that 
the  high  God  was  their  Redeemer. 

36  Nevertheless, they  did  but 
flatter  him  with  th  : ir  mouth,  and 
dissembled  with  uim  in  their 
tongue. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not 
whole  with  him,  neither  continu- 
ed they  steadfast  in  his  cove- 
nant. 

. 38  But  he  was  so  merciful,  that 


THE  rSALTER. 


m2  THE  PSALTER  Day  15. 


he  forgave  their  misdeeds,  and 
destroyed  them  not. 

39  Yea,  many  a time  turned  he 
his  wrath  away,and  would  not  suf- 
fer his  whole  displeasure  to  arise : 

40  For  he  considered  that  they 
were  but  flesh,  and  that  they 
were  even  a wind  that  passeth 
away,  and  cometh  not  again. 

41  Many  a time  did  they  pro- 
voke him  in  the  wilderness,  and 
grieved  him  in  the  desert. 

42  They  turned  back,  and 
tempted  God;  and  moved  the 
Holy  One  in  Israel. 

43  They  thouglit  not  of  his 
hand,  and  of  the  day  when  he  de- 
livered them  from  the  band  of 
the  enemy. 

44  How  he  had  wrought  his 
miracles  in  Egvpt,  and  his  won- 
ders in  the  fiel^  of  Zoan. 

45  He  turned  their  waters  into 
blood,  so  that  they  might  not 
drink  of  the  rivers. 

46  He  sent  lice  among  them, 
and  d-evoured  them  up,  and  frogs 
to  destroy  them. 

47  He  gave  their  fruit  unto  the 
caterpillar,  and  their  labour  unto 
the  grasshopper. 

48  He  destroyed  their  vines 
with  hail-stones,  and  their  mul- 
berry trees  with  the  frost. 

49  He  smote  their  cattle  also 
with  hail-stones,  and  their  flocks 
with  hot  thunder-bolts. 

60  He  cast  upon  them  the  furi- 
ousness of  his  wrath,  anger,  dis- 
pleasure, and  trouble;  and’«6ent 
evil  angels  among  them. 

51  He  made  a way  to  his  in- 
dignation, and  spared  not  their 
soul  from  death;  but  gave  their 
life  over  to  the  pestilence; 

52  And  smote  all  the  first-born 
in  Egypt,  the  y;ost  principal  and 
mightiest  in  the  dwellings  of 
Harn. 

53  But  as  for  his  own  people, 
he  led  them  forth  like  sheep,  ‘-^nd 
<*,arried  them  in  the  wild.-rness 
like  a flock. 

54  lie  brought  them  out  safely. 


that  they  sliould  not  fear,  and 
overwhelmed  tlieir  enemies  with 
the  sea. 

55  And  brought  them  within 
the  borders  of  his  sanctuary,  even 
to  his  mountain,  which  lie  pur 
chased  with  his  right  hand. 

56  He  cast  out  the  heathen 
also  before  them,  caused  their  land 
to  be  divided  among  them  for  an 
heritage,  and  made  the  tribes  of 
Israel  to  dwell  in  their  tents. 

57  So  they  tempted  and  dis- 
leased  the  most  high  God,  and 
ept  not  his  testimonies; 

58  Bui  turned  their  backs,  and 
fell  away  like  their  forefathers ; 
starting  aside  like  a broken  boiu 

59  For  they  grieved  him  with 
their  hill-altars,  and  provoked 
him  to  displeasure  with  their 
images. 

60  When  God  heard  this,  he 
was  wroth,  and  took  sore  displea- 
sure at  Israel; 

61  So  that  he  forsook  the  ta- 
bernacle in  Silo,  even  the  tent 
that  he  had  pitched  among  men. 

62  He  delivered  their  power 
into  captivity,  and  their  beauty 
into  the  enemies’  hand. 

63  He  gave  his  people  over 
also  unto  the  sword,  and  was 
wroth  with  his  inheritance. 

64  The  fire  consumed  their 
young  men,  and  their  maidens 
were  not  given  to  marriage. 

65  Their  priests  weresladn  with 
tbfe  sword,  and  there  were  no 
widows  to  make  lamentation. 

66  So  the  Lord  awaked  as  one 
out  of  sleep,  and  like  a giant  re- 
freshed witli  wine. 

67  He  smote  his  enemies  in 
the  hinder  parts,  and  put  them  to 
a perpetual  shame. 

68  He  refused  the-  tabernacle 
of  Joseph,  and  chose  not  the 
tribe  of  Kiihraim ; 

69  But  chose  the  tribe  of  .Li- 
dah,  even  the  lihl  of  Sion,  which 
he  loved. 

70  And  (here  lie  built  bis  tem- 
ple ou  high,  and  laid  the  founda- 


Day  16.  THE  PSALTER.  233 


tion  of  it  like  the  ground  which 
he  hath  made  contmually. 

71  He  chose  David  "also  his 
servant,  and  took  him  awaj^ 
from  the  sheep-folds : 

72  As  he  w^as  following  the 
ewes  ^reat  witli  young  ones,  he 
took  him,  that  he"  might  feed  Ja- 
cob his  people,  and  Israel  his  in- 
heritance. 

73  So  he  fed  them  'with  a faith- 
ful and  true  heart,  and  ruled  them 
prudently  with  all  his  power. 


The  sixteenth  JJai/. 
MORMiNG  PRAtER. 
Psalm  79.  Deas,  venerunt. 

OGOD,  tlie  heathen  are  come 
into  thine  inhej-itance  ; tliv 
holy  temple  have  they  defiled, 
ana  made  Jerusalem  an  heap  of 
stones. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  thy  ser- 
vants have  they  given  to  be  meat 
unto  the  fowls  oi  the  air;  and  the 
flesh  of  thy  saints  unto  the  beasts 
of  tlie  land. 

3  Their  blood  have  they  shed 
like  w^ater  on  every  side  of  Jeru- 
salem, and  there  was  no  man  to 
bury  them. 

4  We  are  become  an  open 
shame  to  our  enemies,  a very 
scorn  and  derision  unto  them 
that  are  round  about  us. 

’5  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  be 
angry?  shall  thy  jealousy  burn 
like  hre  for  ever? 

6  Pour  out  thine  indignation 
upon  the  heathen  that  have*  not 
known  thee;  and  upon  the  king- 
doms that  have  not  called  upon 
thy  name : 

7  For  they  have  devoured  Ja- 
cob, and  laid  waste  his  dwelling- 
place. 

8  0 remember  not  our  old  sins, 
but  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  that 
^oon ; for  we  are  come  to  great 
misery. 

9  Help  us,  0 God  of  our  salva- 
tion, for  the  glory  of  thy  name: 
O deliver  us,  and  be  merciful  un- 
to our  sing;  for  thy  name’s  sake. 
U2 


10  Wherefore  do  the  heathen 
say,  Where  is  now’  their  God  ? 

11  O let  the  vengeance  of  thy 
servants’  blood  that  is  shed,  be 
openly  showed  upon  the  heathen, 
in  our  sight. 

12  O let  the  sorrowful  sighing 
of  the  prisoners  come  before  thee; 
according  to  the  greatness  of  thy 
power,  preserve  thou  those  that 
are  appointed  to  die. 

13  And  for  the  blasphemy 
w’herewdth  our  neighbours  have 
blasphemed  thee,  rewai’d  thou 
them,  O Lord,  seven-fold  into 
their  bosom. 

14  So  We  that  are  thy  people, 
and  sheep  of  thy  pasture,  shall 
give  thee  thanks  lor  ever,  and 
will  alvvaj^  be  sho^^dng  forth  thy 
praise  from  generation  to  gene- 
ration. 

Psalm  80.  Q2ii  re^s  Israel. 

Hear,  O thou  ^epherd  ot 
Israel,  thou  that  leadest  Jo 
seph  like  a sheep ; show  tliyself 
also,  thou  that  sittest  upon  the 
Cherubim  : 

2  Before  Ephraim,  Benjamin, 
andMunasses,stirup  thy  strength, 
and  come  and  help  us. 

3  Turn  us  again,  0 God;  show 
the  light  of  thy  countenance,  and 
w'e  shall  be  whole.. 

4  O Lord  God  of  hosts,  how 
long  wilt  thou  be  angry  wuth  thy 
people  that  prayetli  ? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with  the 
bread  of  tears,  and  givest  them 
plenteonsness  of  tears  to  drink. 

6  Thou  hast  made  us  a very 
strife  unto  our  neighbours,  and 
our  enemies  laugh  us  to  scorn. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God  ol 
hosts ; show  the  light  of  thy  coum 
tenance,  and  we  ^all  be  whole. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a vine 
out  of  Egypt ; thou  hast  cast  out 
the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  madestroom  for  it;  and 
when  it  had  taken  root,  it  filled 
the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered 
with  the  shadow  of  it,  and 


THE  PSALTER. 


231 

boughs  thereof  were  like  the 
goodly  cedar  trees. 

1 1 She  stretched  out  her 
branches  unto  the  sea,  and  her 
boughs  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  broken 
down  her  hedge,  that  all  they 
that  go  by  pluck  olf  her  grapes.^ 

13  Tlie  wild  boar  out  of  the 
wood  doth  root  it  up>  and  the 
>vild  beasts  of  the  field  devour  it. 

1 14  Turn  thee  again,  thou  God 
of  hosts,  look  down  from  heaven, 
behold  and  visit  this  vine, 

15  And  the  place  of  the  vine- 
yard that  thy  right  hand  hath 
planted,  and  the  branch  that 
thou  madest  so  strong  for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  with  hre,  and  cut 
down;  and  they  shall  perish  at 
the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the 
man  of  thy  fight  hand,  and  upon 
the  son  of  man,  whom  thou  mad- 
est so  strong  for  thine  own  self. 

18  And  so  will  not  we  go  back 
from  thee  : 0 let  us  live,  and  we 
shall  call  upon  thy  name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O Lord  God 
of  hosts;  show  the  light  of  thy 
countenance,  and  we  shall  be 
whole. 

Psalm  81.  Exultate  Deo. 

SING  we  merrily  unto  God, 
our  strength ; make  a cheer- 
ful noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

2  Take  the  psalm,  bring  hither 
the  tabret,  the  merry  harp,  with 


Day  Id. 


troubles,  and  delivered  thee, 
and  heard  thee  what  time  as  the 
storm  fell  upon  thee, 

8 I proved  thee  also  at  the 
waters  of  strife. 

9 Hear,  O my  people  ; and  I 
will  assure  thee,  O Israel,  if  thou 
wilt  hearken  unto  me, 

10  There  shall  no  strange  god 

be  ill  thee,  neither  shalt  thou  wor- 
ship any  other  god.  ' 

1 1 I am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who 
brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt:  open  thy  mouth  wide, 
and  I shall  fill  it. 

12  But  niy  people  w^ould  not 
hear  my  voice;  and  Israel  would 
not  obev  me : 

13  So  1 gave  them  up  unto 

their  own  hearts’  lusts,  and  let 
them  follow  their  own  iraagina- 
tions.  . 

14  O that  my  people  w^ould 
have  hearkened  unto  me;  for  it 
Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways, 

15  I should  soon  have  put 

doAvn  their  enemies,  and  turned 
my  hand  against  their  adversa- 
ries. ^ ^ , 

16  The  haters  of  the  Lord 
should  have  been  found  liars  ^ 
but  their  time  should  have  en«» 
dured  for  ever. 

17  He  should  have  fed  them 
also  with  the  finest  wheat  flour  i 
and  with  honey  out  of  the  stony 
rock  should  I have  satisfied  thee. 

17VF.NTNG  PRAYER. 


the  lute.  . 

3 Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the 
new  moon,  even  in  the  time  ap- 
pointed, and  upon  our  solemn 
feast  day. 

4 For  this  'was  made  a statute 

for  Israel,  and  a law  of  the  God 
of  .Tacob.  , . • . .r  , 

5 This  he  ordained  m Joseph 
for  a testimony,  when  he  came 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  had 
heard  a strange  language. 

6 I eased  his  shoulder  from  the 
burden,  and  his  hands  were  de- 
livered from  making  the  pots.  ^ 

7 Thou  ealledst  upon  me  in 


. Psalm  82.  Deus  stetit. 

God  standeth  in  the  congre- 
gation of  princes;  he  is  a 
Judge  among  gods. 

2 How  long  w ill  ye  give  wrong 
judgment,  and  accept  the  persons 
of  the  ungodly  .^ 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  father- 
less ; see  that  such  as  are  in  need 
and  necessity  have  right. 

4  Deliver  the  out-cast  ana 
poor ; sase  them  from  the  hand 
of  the  uljgodly. 

5  They  will  not  he  learned,  nor 
understand,  but  walk  on  still  in 


Bay  16.  THE  PSALTER.  235 


darkness : all  the  foundations  of 
the  earth  are  out  of  course. 

6 I havesaid,  Ye  are  gods,  and 
ve  are  the  children  of  the  Most 
Highest ; 

7 But  ye  shall  die  like  men, 
and  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 

8 Arise,  O God,  and  judge 
thou  the  earth;  for  thou  shalt 
take  all  heat^^en  to  thine  inherk 
tance. 

Psalm  83.  Dens,  quis  similis? 

Hold  not  thy  tongue,  O God, 
keep  not  still  silence:  re- 
frain not  thyself,  O God ; 

2  For  lo,  thine  enemies  make 
a murmuring;  and  they  that 
hate  thee  have  lift  up  their  he^jd. 

3  They  have  imagined  craftily 
against  thy  people,  and  taken 
counsel  against  thy  secret  ones. 

4  They  have  said,  Come,  and 
let  us  root  them  out,  that  they  be 
no  more  a people,  and  that  the 
name  of  Israel  may  be  no  more 
In  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  cast  their  heads 
together  with  one  consent,  and 
are  confederate  against  thee  ; 

6  The  tabernacles  of  the  Edom- 
ites, and  the  Ishmaelites;  the 
Moabites,  and  Hagarenes ; 

7  Gebal,  and  Ammon,  and  A- 
malek ; the  Philistines,  with 
them  that  dwell  at  Tyre. 

8Assuralso  is  joined  with  them, 
and  have  holpen  the  children  cf 
Lot. 

9  But  do  thou  to  them  as  unto 
the  Midianites;  unto  Sisera,  and 
unto  Jabin  at  the  brook  of  Kison ; 

10  Who  perished  at  Endor,  and 
became  as  the  dung  of  the  earth. 

11  Make  them  and  their 
princes  like  Oreb  and  Zeb ; yea, 
make  all  their  princes  like  as 
Zeba  and  Salmana; 

12  Who  say.  Let  us  take  to 
ourselves  the  houses  of  God  in 
possession. 

13  0 my  God,  make  them  like 
unto  a wheel,  and  as  the  stubble 
before  the  wind. 


14  Like  afwthe  fire  that  burneth 
lip  the  wood,  and  as  the  flame 
that  consumelh  the  mountains. 

15  PersefAUe  them  even  so 
with  thy  tempest,  and  make 
them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 

16  Make  their  faces  ashamed., 
0 Lord,  that  they  may  seek  thy 
name. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded 
and  vexed  ever  more  and  more : 
let  them  be  put  to  shainei,  ana 
perish. 

18  And  they  shall  know*  that 
thou,  whose  name  is  Jehovah, 
art  only  the  Most  Highest  over 
all  the  earth. 

Psalm  84.  Quam  ditectaf 

OHOW amiable  are  thy  dwell- 
ings, thou  Lord  of  hosts! 

2 My  soul  hath  a desire  and 
longing- to  enter  into  the  courts 
of  the  lAH’d;  my  heart  and  my 
flesh  rejoice  in  the  living  God. 

3 Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found 
her  an  house^  and  the  swallow  a 
nest,  where  she  may  lay  her 
voung ; even  thy  altars,  O Lord 
of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

4 Blessed  are  they  that  dwell 
in  thy  house ; they  will  be  ab 
way  praising  thee. 

5 Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
strength  is  in  thee;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways.  ' 

6 Who,  going  through  the 
vale  of  misery,  use  it  for  a well ; 
and  the  pools  are  filled  with 
water. 

7 They  wall  go  from  strength 
to  strength,  and  unto  the  God  of 
gods  appeareth  every  one  of 
them  in  Sion. 

8 O Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear 
my  prayer;  hearken,  O God  of 
Jacob : 

9 Behold,  O God,  our  defen- 
der, and  look  upon  the  face  of 
thine  Anointed. 

10  For  one  day  in  thy  courts 
is  better  than  a thousand. 

Ill  had  rather  be  a door-keep- 
er in  the  house  of  my  God,  than 


236  THE  PSALTEIi.  Day  H 


to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodli- 
ness. 

12  For  the  Ford  God  is  a light 
and  defence ; the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  worship ; and  no  good 
thing  shall  he  withhold  from  them 
that  live  a godly  life. 

13  0 Lord  God  of  hosts,  bless- 
ed is  the  man  that  putteth  his 
trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  85.  Bencdixistiy  Doinine, 

Lord,  thou  art  become  gra- 
cious unto  thy  land;  thou 
hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of 
Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  of- 
fence of  thy  people,  and  covered 
all  their  sins. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thv 
displeasure,  and  turned  thyself 
from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

4  Turn  us  then,  O God  our  Sa- 
viour, and  let  thine  anger  cease 
from  us. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us 
for  ever?  arid  wilt  thou  stretch 
out  thy  wrath  from  one  genera- 
tion to  another? 

6  Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and 
quicken  us,  that  thy  people  may 
rejoice  in  thee  ? 

7  Show^  us  thy  mercy,  O Lord, 
and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

8  I will  hearken  what  the  Lord 
God  will  say  concerning  me;  for 
he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his 
people,  and  to  his  saints,  that 
they  turn  not  again. 

9  For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them 
that  fear  him;  that  glory  may 
dwell  in  onr  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  to- 
gether ; righteousness  and  peace 
Jiave  kissed  each  other. 

11  Truth  shall  flourish  out  of 
the  earth,  and  righteousness  hath 
looked  down  from  heaven. 

12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show 
loving-kindness,  and  our  land 
shall  ^ve  her  increase. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go  be- 
fore him,  and  he  shall  direct  his 
joing  in  the  wgy. 


The  fieventeenih  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  86.  Incluia,  Doinine. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O Lord, 
and  hear  me;  for  1 am  poor, 
and  in  misery. 

2 Preserve  thou  my  soul ; for 
I am  holy  : my  God,  save  thy 
servant  that  putteth  his  trust  in 
thee. 

3 Be  merciful  unfo  me,  O 
Lord;  for  I will  call  daily  upon 
thee. 

4 Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  ser- 
vant; for  unto  thee,  0 Lord,  do 
I lift  up  my  soul. 

5 For  thou.  Lord,  art  good  and 
gracious,  and  of  great  mercy  unto 
all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

6 Give  ear.  Lord,  unto  my 
prayer,  and  ponder  the  voice  of 
my  humble  desires. 

7 In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I 
will  call  upon  thee ; for  thou 
hearest  me. 

8 Among  the  gods  there 
none  like  unto  thee,  O Lord ; 
there  is  not  one  that  can  do  as 
thou  doest. 

9 All  nations  whom  thou  hast 
made,  shall  come  and  worship 
thee,  O Lord;  and  shall  glorify 
thy  name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and 
doest  wondrous  things:  thou  art 
God  alone. 

1 1 Teach  me  thy  way,  0 Lord, 
and  1 will  walk  in  thy  truth : O 
knit  my  heart  unto  thee,  that  I 
may  fear  thy  name. 

12 1 will  thank  thee,  O Lord  m^" 
God,  with  all  my  heart;  and  will 
praise  thy  name" for  evermore. 

13  For  great  is  thy  m'ercy  to- 
ward me ; and  thou  hast  delivered 
my  soul  from  the  nethermost  hell. 

14  O God,  the  proud  are  risen 
against  me;  and  the  congregations 
of  nauglity  men  have  sought  after 
ray  soul,  and  have  not  set  thee 
before  their  eyes. 

15  But  thou,  O Lord  God,  art 
full  of  compassion  and  mercy, 


Day  17, 

long-sufferin^.plenteous  in  good- 
ness and  ti'utii. 

16  O turn  thee  then  unto  me, 
and  have  mercy  upon  me;  give 
thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and 
help  the  son  of  thine  handmaid. 

17  Show  some  token  upon  me 
for  good ; that  they  who  hate  me 
may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed,  be- 
cause thou,  Lord,  hast  holpen  me, 
and  comforted  me. 

Fsalm  87.  Fundamenta  ejtts. 

Her  foundations  are  upon  the 
holy  hills : the  Lord  loveth 
the  gates  of  Sion  more  than  all  the 
dwellings  of  Jacob. 

2  Very  excellent  things  are 
spoken  oi  thee,  thou  city  of  God. 

3  I will  think  upon  Rahab  and 
Babylon, with  them  that  know  me. 

4  Behold  ve  the  Philistines  also, 
and  they  of  Tyre,  with  the  Mo- 
rians ; lo  there  was  he  born. 

5  And  of  Sion  it  shall  be  report- 
ed, that  he  was  born  in  her;  and 
the  Most  High  shall  stablish  her. 

6  The  Lord  shall  rehearse  it, 
when  he  writeth.up  the  people, 
that  he  was  born  there. 

7  The  singers  also  and  trum- 
peters shall  he  rehearse : All  my 
fresh  springs  shall  be  in  thee. 
Psalm  88.  Dominey  t)aus. 

OL0RD,  God  of  my  salvation, 
I have  cried  day  and  night 
before  thee : O let  my  prayer  en- 
ter into  thy  presence;  Incline 
thine  ear  unto  my  calling; 

2  For  mv  soul  'is  full  oftrouble, 
and  my  life  draweth  nigh  unto 
hell. 

3  I am  counted  as  one  of  them 
that  go  down  into  the  pit,  and  I 
Iravebeen  even  as  a man  that  hath 
no  strength. 

4  Free  among  the  dead,  like 
unto  them  that  are  wounded,  and 
lie  in  the  grave,  who  are  out  of  re- 
membrance, arid  are  cut  away 
from  thy  hand. 

5  Thoii  hast  laid  me  in  the  low- 
est nit,  in  a place  of  darkness,  and 
ill  tne  deep. 

6  Thine  indignation  lieth  hard 


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upon  me,  and  thou  hast  vexed  me 
with  all  thy  storms. 

7 Tliou  hast  put  awav  mine 
mmnaintance  far  from  me,  and 
made  me  to  be  abhorred  of  them. 

8 f am  so  fast  in  prison, that 
I cannot  get  forth. 

9 My  sight  faileth  for  very 
trouble ; Lord,  I have  called  daily 
upon  thee,  I have  stretched  forth 
my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Dost  thou  show  v/onders 
among  the  dead  orshall  the  dead 
rise  up  again  and  praise  thee.? 

1 1 Shall  thy  loving-  kindness  be 
showed  in  the  grave  ? or  thy  faith- 
fulness in  destruction  F 

12  Shall  thy  wondrous  w:crks 
be  known  in  the  dark.?  and  thy 
righteousness  in  the  land  where 
all  things  are  forgotten  F 

13  Unto  thee  have  I cried,  O 
Lord;  and  early  shall  my  praye? 
come  before  thee. 

14  Lord,  whv  abhorrest  thou 
my  soul,  and  hidest  thou  thy  face 
from  me.? 

15  I am  in  misery,  and  like 
unto  him  that  is  at  the  point  to 
die ; even  from  my  youtli  up,  thy 
terrors  have  1 suffered  with  a 
troubled  mind. 

16  Thy  wrathful  displeasure  go* 
eth  over  me,  and  the  fear  o(  thee 
hath  undone  me. 

17  They  came  round  about  me 
daily  like  water,  and  compassed 
me  together  on  every  si(3e. 

18  My  lovers  and  friends  hast 
thou  put  away  from  me,  and  hid 
mine  acquaintance  out  of  my 
sight. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  89.  Misericordias  Domxrd, 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the 
loving-kindnessofthe  Lord; 
with  my  mouth  will  I ever  be 
showing  thy  truth, from  one  gene- 
ration to  another. 

2 For  1 have  said,  Merev  shall 
be  set  up  for  ever,  thy  Initfi  s.halt 
thou  stablish  in  the  heavims. 

3 I have  made  a covenant  with 


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my  chosen;  1 have  sworn  unto 
David  my  servant. 

4 Thy  seed  will  I stablish  for 
ever,  and  set  up  thy  throne  from 
one  generation  to  another. 

5 0 Lord,the  very  heavens  shall 
praise  thy  wondrous  works;  and 
thy  truth  in  the  congregation  of 
the  saints. 

6 For  who  is  he  among  the 

cloiids,  that  sliall  be  compared 
unto  the  Lord  ? ‘ 

7 And  what  is  he  among  the 
gods,  that  shall  be  like  unto  the 
Lord  ? 

8 God  is  very  greatly  to  be  fear- 
ed  in  the  counsel  of  the  saints, 
and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of 
all  them  that  are  round  about 
him. 

9 O Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is 
like  unto  thee  thy  truth,  most 
mighty  Lord,  is  on  every  side. 

10  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of 
the  sea;  thou  stillest  the  waves 
thereof  when  they  arise. 

1 1 Thou  hast  subdued  Egypt, 
and  destroyed  it;  thou  hast  scat- 
tered thine  enemies  abroad  with 
fby  mighty  arm. 

12  The  heavens  are  thine,  the 
earth  also  is  thine;  thou  hast  laid 
the  foundation  ofthe  round  world, 
and  all  that  therein  is. 

13  Thou  hast  made  the  north 
and  the  south ; Tabor  and  Her- 
mon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name' 

14  T1k)u  hast  a mighty  arm; 
strong  is  thy  hand,aiidliigh  is  thy 
right  hand. 

15  Righteousness  and  equity 
are  the  habitation  of  thy  seat ; 
mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before 
thy  face. 

16  Blessed  is  the  people,  O 
Lord,  that  can  rejoice  in  thee ; 
they  sliall  walk  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance. 

17  Their  delight  shall  be  daily 
in  thy  name;  and  in  tliv  righte- 
ousness shall  they  make  their 
boast. 

18  For  thou  art  the  glory  of 
their  strength,  and  in  thy  lov  ing- 


kindness  thou  shall  lift  up  our 
horns: 

19  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence; 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our 
King. 

20  Thou  spakest  sometime  in 
visions  unto  thy  saints,  and  saidst, 

I have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is 
mighty,  I have  exalted  one  cho- 
sen out  of  the  people. 

211  have  found  David  my  ser- 
vant; with  my  holy  oil  have  I 
anointed  him. 

22  My  hand  shall  hold  him  fast, ' 
and  my  arm  shall  strengthen 
him. 

23  The  enemy  shall  not  be  able 
to  do  him  violence;  the  son  of 
wickedness  shall  not  hurt  him. 

24  1 w ill  smite  dow  n his  foes 
before  his  face,  and  plague  them 
that  hate  him. 

25  My  truth  also  and  my  mer- 
cy shall' be  with  him ; and' in  my 
name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

26  I will  set  his  dominion  also 
in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand  in 
the  floods. 

27  He  shall  call  me.  Thou  art 
my  Father,  my  God,  and  ray 
strong  salvation. 

28*  And  I will  make  him  my 
first-born,  higher  than  the  kings 
of  the  earth. 

29  My  mercy  will  I keep  for 
him  for  evermore,  and  my  cove- 
nant shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

30  His  seed  also  Will  1 make  to 
endure  for  ever,  and  his  throne  as 
the  days  of  heaven. 

31  But  if  his  children  forsake 
my  law,  and  walk  not  in  my 
judgments ; 

32  If  they  break  ray  statutes, 
and  keep  not  my  commandments ; 
I will  visit  their  oflences  with  the 
rod,  and  their  sin  w ith  scourges. 

33  INeverthdess,  niy  loving- 
kindness  will  I not  utterly  take 
from  him,  nor  sufler  my  truth  to 
fail. 

34  My  covenant  w^ill  I not 
break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that  is 
gone  out  of  my  lips;  I have  sw  oni 


Day  18. 

once  b\^  my  holiness,  that  I will 
not  fail  David. 

35  His  seed  shall  endure  for 
ever,  and  his  seat  is  like  as  the 
sun  before  me. 

36  He  shall  stand  fast  for  ever- 
more  as  the  moon,  and  as  the 
faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

37  But  thou  hast  abhorred  and 
forsaken  thine  Anointed,  and  art 
displeased  at  him. 

38  Thou  hast  broken  the  cove- 
nant of  thy  servant,  and  cast  his 
crown  to  the  ground. 

39  Tiiou  hast  overthrown  all 
his  hedges,  and  broken  down  his 
strong-  holds. 

44)  All  they  that  go  by  spoil 
him,  and  lie  is  become  a reproach 
to  his  fieigh hours. 

41  TIiou  liast  set  up  the  right 
hand  of  his  enemies,  and  made 
ad  liis  adversaries  to  rejoice. 

42  Thou  hast  taken  atyiy  the 
edge  of  his  word, and  giv%s*^l  him 
not  victory  in  the  battle. 

43  Thou  imst  put  Gut  liis  glory, 
and  <*,asl  his  throne  down  to  the 
ground. 

44  Tiic  days  of  his  youth  hast 
thou  shortened,  and  covered  him 
with  disl'.OHonr. 

45  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
hide  tliyself tor  ever  ? 4nd  sliall 
thy  wratii  burn  like  fire  ? 

46  O reme,ml)er  bow  short  my 
time  is ; \\  horefore  hast  thou 
made  all  men  for  nought  ? 

47  What  man  is  he  that  liveth, 
and  sliall  not  see  death  ? and  shall 
be  deliver  his  soul  from  tlie  hand 
of  hell  .> 

48  Lord,  where  are  thy  old 
loving-kindnesses,  which  thon 
swarest  unto  David  in  thy  truth 

49  Remember,  Lord,”tIie  re- 
ouke  that  thy  servants  have,  and 
how  I do  bear  in  my'bosom  the 
rebukes  of  many  people ; 

50  Wherewith  thine  enemies 
have  blasphemed  thee,  and  slan- 

/dered  the  footsteps  of  thine  An- 
ointed : Praised  be  the  Lord  for 
eyerthore*  Am^c, and  Amen. 


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The  eij^hteenih  Dtui. 

morning  pravlr. 

Psalm  90.  Dominej  refugimn. 

j"  ORD,  thou  bast  been  our  re- 
fuge,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

2 Before  the  mountains  were 
brought  forth,  or  ever  the  eartli 
and  the  world  were  made,  thou 
art  God  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end. 

3 Thou  turnest  man  to  des- 
truction ; again  thou  say  est,  Come 
again,  ye  children  of  men. 

4 For  a thousand  years  in  tlK 
sight  are  but  as  yesterday,  seeiiij^ 
that  is  past  as  a watch  in  the  night 

6 As  soon  as  thou  scatterest 
them,  they  are  even  as  asleep, 
and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the 
grass. 

6 In  the  morning  it  is  green, 
and  groweth  up  ; but  in  the  even- 
ing it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and 
withered. 

7 For  Ave  consume  awavin  thy 
displeasure,  and  are  afraid  at  thy 
wratliful  indignation. 

8 Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds 
before  tliee,  and  our  secret  sins  in 
the  li^ht  of  thy  countenance. 

9 For  AA'hen  thou  art  angry, all 
our  daA^s  are  gone;  \ve  bring*  our 
years  to  an  end,  as  it  \A’ere  a tale 
that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are 
threescore  years  and  ten  ; and 
though  men  be  so  strong  that 
thev  come  to  fourscore  years, yet 
is  their  strength  then  but  labour 
and  sorrow  ; so  soon  passeth  it 
away,  and  a\  c are  gone. 

1 1 But  who  regardetli  the  pow- 
er of  thy  wrath  for  even  there- 
after as  a man  feareth,  so  is  thy 
displeasure. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our 
days,  that  Ave  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Turn  thee  again,  O Lord, 
at  the  last,  and  be  gracious  unto 
thy  servants. 

14  O satisfy  ns  with  thy  mercy, 
^nd  tliat  soon : so  shall  we  rejoic  o 


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an  d be  glad  all  the  day  s of  our  life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now  alter 
the  time  that  thou  hast  plagued 
us  ; and  for  the  vears  wherein  we 
have  suifered  adversity. 

16  Show  thy  servants  tby  work, 
and  their  children  thy  glory.  _ 

17  And  the  glorious  Majesty  ot 
the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us ; 
prosper  thou  the  work  ot  our 
bands  unoii  us  ; O prosper  thou 
ourhanav  work. 

Psalm  91.  Q,ni  habitat. 
'1T7H0S0  dvvelleth  under  the 
W defence  of  the  Most  High, 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of 
the  Almighty. 

2 I will  say  unto  the  Lord,  rkoii 
art  mv  hope  and  my  strong  hold, 
tnv  God,  in  him  will  I trust. 

'3  For  he  shall  defiver  thee 
from  the  snare  of  the  hunter,  and 
from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4 He  shall  defeitd  thee  under 

his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be  safe 
tinder  his  feathers;  his  faithful- 
ness and  truth  shall  be  thy  shield 
and  buckler.  r . i r 

5 Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for 
any  terror  by  night,  nor  for  the 
arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

6 For  the  pestilence  tliat  walk- 
eth  in  darkness,  nor  for  the  sick- 
ness that  destroyeth  in  the  noon- 

7 A thousand  shall  fall  beside 
thee,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy  right 
hand  ; but  it  shall  not  edme  nigh 
thee. 

8 Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt 
thou  behold,  and  see  the  reward 
of  the  ungodly. 

9 For  thou,  Lord,  art  my 
hope  ; thou  hast  set  thine  house 
of  defence  very  high. 

10  There  shall  no  evil  happen 
unto  thee,  neither  shall  aiiy 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dvyelling.  | 


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13  Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion 
and  adder;  the  young  lion  and 
the  dragon  shall  thou  tread  un- 
der thv^  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his 
love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I 
deliver  him  *,  I will  set  him  up, 
because  he  hathkiiownmy  name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and 
I will  hear  him;  yea,  I am  with 
him  in  trouble ; I will  deliver 
him,  and  bring  him  to  honour. 

16  With  long  life  will  I satisfy 
him,  and  sliowliim  my  salvation* 

Psalm  92.  Bonmn  est  coiifiteri. 

IT  is  a good  thing  to  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 


— unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 
3raises  unto  thy  name,  0 Most 
Highest; 

2 To  tell  of  thy  loving  kind- 
ness early  in  the  morning,  and 
of  thy  truth  in  the  night-season; 

3 Upon  an  instrument  of  ten 
strings,  and  upon  the  lute  ; upon 
a loud  instrument,  and  upon  the 
harp : 

4 For  thou,  Loi*d,  hast  made 
me  glad  through  thy  works ; and 
r will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for 
the  operations  of  thy  hands. 

5 O Lord, how  glorious  are  thy 
works;  tliy  thoughts  are  very 

deep.  ' , V ♦ 

6 An  unwise  man  doth  not 
well  consider  this,  and  a foo^ 
doth  not  understand  it. 

7 When  the  ungodly  arepcen 
as  the  grass,  and  when  all  the 
workers  of  wickedness  do  flourish, 
then  shall  they  be  destroyed  far 
ever ; but  thou,  Lord,  art  the  Most 
Highest  for  evermore. 

8 For  lo,  thine  enemies, O Lord, 
lo,  thine  enemies  shall  perish ; 
and  all  the  workers  of  wickedness 
shall  be  destroyed. 

9 But  mine  horn  shall  be  exalt- 
ed like  the  horn  of  an  unicorn; 


ague  come  nign  my  aweiimg.  jcu 

11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  j for  I am  anointed  with  fresh  on. 

rharffe  over  thee,  to  keep  thee  i 10  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  ha 
in  all  thy  wavs.  lust  of  mine  enemies,  anti  mii'c 

12  They  shall  bear  theein  their  ear  shall  hear  his  ciesiie  ot  tm- 

« , « A A \ ! . I 4 U ■\r>  iTi  tkCf  WT^ 


lii  iney  snail  near  met:  Liicu  cm  .....  — - 

hands,  that  thou  hurt  noUby  foot  wicked  that  arise  up  agjnnst  me 
against  a stone.  i 11  Tkcrigiil.Mi!ssbul!3o«n,  l.' 


t)AY  18. 

like  a palm-tree,  and  shall  spread 
abroatl  like  a cedar  in  Libamis. 

12  Such  as  are  planted  in  the 
house  of  the  Lordf,  shall  flourish 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our 
God. 

13  They  also  shall  bring  forth 
more  fruit  in  tlieir  age,  and  shall 
be  fat  and  well  liking  ; 

14  That  they  may  show  how 
true  the  Lord  my  strength  is,  and 
that  there  is  no  unrighteousness 

'’"eVemng  prayer. 

Psalm  93.  Dortiinus  regnavit. 
ri^HE  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put 
JL  on  glorious  apparel ; the  Lord 
hath  put  on  his  apparel,  and  gird- 
ed himselt  with  strength. 

2 He  hath  made  (he  round 


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7 And  vet  they  say,  Tush,  the 
Lord  shall  not  see,  neither  shall 
the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8 Take  heed,  ye  unwise  among 
the  people : O ye  fools, when  will 
ye  understand? 


9 He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall 
he  not  hear  ^ or  he  that  made  the 
eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

10  Or  he  that  nurtureth  the 
heatlien,it  is  hethatteachethmaii 
knowledge ; shall  not  he  punish  > 

11  The  Lord  knoweth  the 
thoughts  of  man,  that  they  are  but 
vain. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom 
thou  chastehest,  O Lord,  and 
teachest  him  in  thy  law ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give  him 
patience  in  time  of  adversity,  un- 


world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot  be  j til  the  pit  be  digged  up  for  the 


i ungodlv. 

14  Ear  the  Lord  will  not  fait 


moved. 

3 Ever  since  the  world  began,  _ _ — 
hath  thy  seat  been  prepared;  thou  I his  people;  neither  will  he  for- 


art  from  everlasting. 

4 The  floods  are  risen,  O Lord, 


I sake  his  inheritance; 

15  Until  righteousness 


turn 


the  floods  have  lift  up  their  voice^j  again  unto  judgment:  all  such  as 
the  floods  lift  up  their  waves.  ! are  trite  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

5 The  waves  of  the  sea  are!  15  Who  will  rise  up  with  roe 
mighty,  and  rage  horribly  ; but|  against  the  wicked?  or  who  will 
"efthe  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  1 take  my  part  against  theievri- 


ligh,  is  mightier. 

6 Thy  testimonies,  O Lord,  are 


! doers  ? 

17  If  the  Lord  had  not  helped 


very  sure : holiness  becoraeth  | me,  it  had  not  failed,  but  ray  soul 
''  ' had  been  put  to  silence. 

18  But  when  I said,  My  foot 
hath  slipped;  thy  mercy,  O Lord> 


thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  94.  Deus  ultioimm. 
LORD  God,  to  whom  ven 


O 


geancebelongethjthou  God,  held  me  up. 


to  \vliora  vengeance  belongeth 
show  thyself. 


19  In  the  multitude  o(  the  sor- 
rows that  1 had  in  my  heart,  thv 


2 Arise,  thou  Judge  of  the  i comforts  have  refreshed  rny  sou!. 


world,  and  reward  the  proud  af-j 
ter  their  deserving. 


20  Wilt  thou  have  any  thing 
i to  do  with  the  stool  of  wickedness, 


3 Lord,  how  long  shall  the  nn-[  which  imagineth  luischief  as  a 
godlv,  how  long  shall  th©  ungod- ; law  ? 


\y  triumph  . , , 

4 How  long  shall  a)l  wicked 
doers  speak  so  disdainfully-,  and 
make  such  proud  boasting  ? 

Fi  They  smite  down  thy  pe6ple, 
OLord  a.  d trouble  thine  heritage. 

d Idle y murder  the  wudow  ^nd 
the  stranger,  and  put  the  father- 
fess  to  death. 


21  They  gather  them  together 
against  the  soul  of  the  righteous, 
and  condemn  the  innocent  blood. 

22  But  tlie  Lord  is  my  refuge, 
and  my  God  is  the  strength  of  my 
confidence. 

23  He  shall  recompi'fise  them 
their  wickeilness,  and  destroy 
them  in  their  own  malice;  y« 


X 


242  the  PS 

the  Lord  our  God  shall  destroy 
them. 

The  nineteenth  Day. 

MORjNING  prayer. 

Psalm  95.  VenitCj  exultemus. 

OC0ME,  let  us  sing  unto  the 
Lord;  let  us  heartily  rejoice 
in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  pre- 
sence with  thanksgiving;  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with 
psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a great  God; 
and  a great  King  above  all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners 
of  the  earth ; and  the  strength  of 
the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it; 
and  his  hands  prepared  the  dry 
land. 

6  O come,  let  us  worship,  and 
fall  down,  and  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker: 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God ; 
and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pas- 
ture, and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

8  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his 
voice,  harden  not  your  hearts  as  in 
the  provocation^ and  as  in  the  day 
of  temptation  in  the  wilderness; 

9  When  your  fathers  tempted 
me,  proved  me,  and  saw  my 
works. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I griev- 
ed with  this* generation,  ana  said, 
It  is  a peoplo  that  do  err  in  their 
hearts,  for  they  have  not  known 
my  ways: 

11  Unto  whom  I sw’are  in  my 
w rath,  that  they  should  not  enter 
into  nvy  rest. 

Psalm  96.  Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new 
song;  sing  unto  the  Lord,  all 
the  whole  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise 
his  name  ; be  telling  of  his  salva- 
tion from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare  his  honour  unto  the 
heathen, and  his  w^onders  unto  all 
people.  , 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and 
cuiinot  worthily  be  pniised;  he  is 


ALTER.  Dav  19. 

more  to  be  (eared  than  all  gods. 

5 As  for  all  the  gods  of  the  hea- 
then, they  are  but  idols;  but  it  is 
the  Lord  that  made  the  heavens. 

6 Glory  and  ^vorshfp  are  before 
him ; power  and  honour  are  in  his 
sanctuary. 

7 Ascribe  unto  the  Lord,  O ye 
kindreds  of  the  people,  ascribe  un- 
to the  Lord  w^orship  and  power. 

8 Ascribe  unto  the  I^ord  the  ho- 
nour due  unto  his  name^  bring  pre- 
sents, and  come  into  his  courts. 

9 O worship  the  Lord  in  the 
beauty  of  holiness ; let  the  whole 
earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

10  Tell  it  out  among  the  hea- 
then, that  the  Lord  is  King;  and 
that  it  is  he  who  hath  made  the 
round  world  so  fast  that  it  cannot 
be  moved;  and  how  that  he  shall 
judge  the  people  righteously. 

11  Let  me  heavens  rejoice,  and 
let  the  earth  be  glad;  let  the  sea 
make  a ndise,  and  all  that  therein 
is. 

12  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and 
all  that  is  in  it;  then  shall  all  the 
trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before 
the  Lord. 

13  For  he  cometh,  for  he  com- 
eth  to  judge  the  earth ; and  with 
righteousness  to  judge  the  world, 
and  the  people  with  nis  truth. 

Psalm  97.  Dominus  re^iavit. 

The  Lord  is  King,  the  earth 
may  be  glad  thereof;  yea,  the 
multitude  of*  the  isles  may  l>e 
glad  thereof. 

2 Clouds  and  darkness  are 
round  about  him ; righteousness 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation 
of  his  seat. 

3 There  shall  go  a fire  before 
him,,  and  burn  up  nis  enemies  on 
every  side. 

4 His  lightnings  gave  shine  un- 
to the  world ; the  earth  saw  it, 
and  was  afraid. 

5 The  hills  melted  li^e  wax 
the  presence  of  the  Lora ; at  the 
presence  of  the  Lord  of  the 
whole  earth. 

6 The  heavens  have  declju-en 


AY  19.  THE  PSALTER. 


his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  have  seen  his  rlory. 

7 Confounded  be  all  they  that 
worship  carved  images,  and  that 
delight  in  vain  gods;  worship 
him,  all  ye  gods. 

8 Sron  heard  of  it,  and  rmoiced; 
and  the  daughters  of  Juda  were 
glad,  because  of  thy  judgments, 
0 Lord. 

9 For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher 
tlian  all  that  are  in  the  earth ; 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all 
gods. 

10  O ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see 
that  ye  hate  the  thing  which  is 
evil:  the  Lord  preserveth  the 
souls  of  his  saints;  he  shall  de- 
liver them  from  the  hand  of  the 
ungodly. 

11  There  is  sprung  up  a light 
for  the  righteous,  and  joyful  glad- 
ness for  such  as  are  true-hearted. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye 
righteous,  and  give  thanks  for  a 
remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  98.  Cantate  Domino, 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new 
song;  for  he  hath  done  mar- 
vellous things. 

2 With  liis  own  right  hand, 
and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he 
gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3 The  Lord  declared  his  salva- 
tion; his  righteousness  hath  he 
openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

4 He  hath  remembered  his 
mercy  and  truth  toward  the  house 
of  Israel,  and  all  the  ends  of  the 
world  have  seen  the  salvation  of 
oiir  God. 

5 Show  yourselves  joyful  unto 
the  Lord,  all  ye  lands;  sing,  re- 
joice, and  give  thanks. 

6 Praise  the  Lord  upon  the 
harp;  sing  to  the  harp  with  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7 With  trumpets  also  and 
shawms,  0 show  yourselv<>^ 
f)d  before  the  Lord  King.  ^ 

« Let  the  sea  make  a noise, 
and  all  that  therein  is;  the  rouiid 


world,  and  they  that  dwell 
therein. ' 

9 Let  the  floods  clap  their 
hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord ; for  ho 
is  come  to  judge  the  earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall  he 
judp^e  the  world,  and  the  people 
with  equity. 

Psalm  99.  Dominus  regnavit. 

TH  E Lord  is  King,  be  the  peo- 
ple never  so  impatient;  he 
sittetn  between  the  Cherubim,  be 
the  earth  never  so  unquiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion, 
and  high  above  all  people. 

3  They  shall  give  thanks  unto 
thy  name,  which  is  great,  wott- 
derful,  and  holy. 

4  The  King’s  power  lovetU 
judgment;  thou  hast  prepared 
equity ; thou  hast  executed  judg* 
ment  and  righteousness  in  Jacoo. 

6  O magnify  the  Lord  our  God, 
and  fall  down  before  his  foot- 
stool; for  he  is  holy. 

6 Moses  and  Aaron  among  his 
priests,  and  Samuel  among  such 
as  call  upon  his  name : these  call  - 
ed upon  the  Lord,  and  he  heard 
them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out  of 
the  cloudy  pillar;  for  they  kept 
his  testimonies,  and  the  lavV  that 
he  gave  them. 

8  Thouheardest  them,  O Lord 
our  God;  thou  forgavest  them, 
O God,  and  punishedst  their  own 
inventions. 

9  0 magnify  the  Lord  ourGod^ 
and  worship  liim  upon  his  holy 
hill ; for  tlie  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 
Psalm  100.  Jubilate  Deo. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all 
ye  lands;  serve  the  Lord 
with  gladness,  and  come  before 
his  presence  with  a song. 

2 Be  ye  siye  that  tlii*-  Lor?? 
is  God:  »tfs  he  that  hath  made 
us.  nnd  not  we  ourselves ; we 
are  hTB  people,  and  the  sheep  of 
his  pasture. 

3 O iro  voiir  way  into  his  gatej 
witii  thanksgiving',  and  into  hb 


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THE  PSALTEK 


Day  20, 


courts  with  praise;  be  thankful 
unto  him,  and  speak  good  of  Ins 
name ; . i. . 

4 For  the  Lord  is  gracious;  ms 
mercy  is  eygrlasiing;  and  his 
truth  endureth  frpni  generation 
to  generation. 

Psalm  iOl.  Misericord%(tin  etju- 
, dmmi. 

My  song  shall  be  of  mercy  and 
judgment ; unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  will  1 sing. 

2  p let  pie  have  understanding 
in  the  way  of  gpdliness. 

3  When  thou  come  unto 
me?  I will  walk  in  my  house  with 
a perfect  heart. 

4  I will  take  no  wicked  thing 
in  hand;  I hate  the  sins  of  un- 
faithfulness; there  shall  no  such 
cleave  iinto  mp. 

^ A frow'ard  heart  shall  depart 
from  me;  I y^\\\  not  ^ppw  a 
wichad  person. 

6  Whoso  privily  slandereth  his 
neighbour,  him  will  I destroy. 

7  Whoso  hath  also  a proud 
look  and  high  stomach,  1 will  not 
suffer  him» 

8  Mine  eyes  look  upon  such  as 
are  faithful  ‘in  the  land,  that  they 
may  dwell  with  me. 

9  Whoso  leadfith  a gpdly  life, 
he  shall  be  ray  servant. 

10  There  shall  np  deceitful 
person  dwell  in  my  house  ; he 
that  tclleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in 
my  sight. 

Il  l shall  soon  destroy  all  the 
ungodly  that  are  ip  the  land ; that 
I may  mot  out  all  wicked  doers 
from  the  city  of  the  Lord, 


away  like  smoke,  and  my  bones 
are  burnt  up  as  it  were  a fire- 
brand. 

4 My  heart  is  smitten  down, 
and  withered  like  grass;  so  that 
I forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5 Fpr  the  voice  of  my  groanr 
ing,  iny  bpnes  will  scaj-pe  cleave 
to  mv  flesh. 

6 1 am  becomp  like  a pelican 
in  the  wilderness,  and  like  an  owl 
that  is  in  the  desert. 

'71  have  watched,  and  am  even 
as  it  were  a sparrow,  that  sitteth 

alone  upon  the  house-top. 

S I^ine  enemies  revile  me  ai| 
the  day  long;  and  they  that  are 
mad  upon  me,  are  sworn  together 
against  me. 

9 Fpr  I have  eaten  ashes  as  it 

were  bread,  and  mingled  my 
drink  with  weeping.  . 

10  And  that,  because  pf  thine 

indignation  and  wrath;  for  thou 
Hast  taken  me  upland  cast  me 
down.  ... 

1 1 My  days  are  gone  like  a 
shadow,  and  I am  withered  like 

^'12  But  thou,  Q Lord,  shalt  en- 
dure for  ever,  and  thy  remem- 
branee  throughout  ail  genera- 
tions. , , 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have 
mercv  upon  Sion  ; for  it  is  time 
that  thou  have  mercy  uppn  her ; 
vea,  the  thne  is  come. 

H And  why  ? thy  servants 
think  upon  her  stpnes,  and  it  pi- 
tielh  them  to  see  her  in  the  dust. 

15  The  heatlien  shall  fear  thy 
name,  0 Lord;  and  all  the  kings 
of  the  earth  thy  majesty. 

16  When  the  Lord  shall  build 

up  Sion,  and  when  his  glory  shall 
appear , . , . . 

17  When  he  turneth  him  unto 
the  praver  ot  tlie  poor  destitute, 
and  despiseth  not  their  desire : 

iw  Tliis  simll  be  written  for 


The  twentieth  J)av. 

morning  FRAYER. 

Fsalm  102.  Domine,  exaiuji. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0 Lord,  and 
let  my  crying  come  unto 
thee.  nr 

2 Hide  not  thy  face  froTn  me  in  .o  5,m..  .... 

tl>e  time  of  my  trouble;  imdine  those  thni  ^ome  after,  and  llie 
thine  ear  unto  me  when  I call ; O people  winch  shall  be  born  ehall 
hear  me,  and  that  right  soon:  praise  the  Lord. 

3 For  my  days  are  consumed  1 19  for  he  hath  looked  aowu 


Pay  20.  the  PSALTE?.. 

from  his  sanctuary;  out  of  thej  . ^ 


heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the 
earth.  , , 

20  That  he  might  hear  the 
mourning  of  such  as  are  in  cap- 
tivity, and  deliver  the  children 
appointed  unto  death; 

21  That  they  may  declare  the 
name  of  the  Lord  in  Sion,  and  his 
worrliip  at  .Temsalem ; 

22  When  the  people  are  gath- 
ered together,  and  the  kingdoms 
also,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

23  He  brought  down  my  strength 
in  my  journey,  and  shortened  my 
days. 

24  But  I said,  O my  God,  take 
me  not  away  in  the  midst  ot  mine 
age ; as  for  thy  years,  they  endure 
throughout  airgeneralions. 

25  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  begin- 
ning hast  laid  the  foundation  of 
the  earth,  and  the  heavens  are  the 
work  of  thy  hands. 

2b  They  shall  perish,  but  thou 
shalt  endure ; they  all  shall  wax 
old  as  doth  a garment. 

27  And  as  a vesture  shalt  thou 
change  tkem,  and  they  shall  be 
chan‘^ed ; but  thou  art  the  same, 
and  tny  years  sliall  not  fail. 

28  The  children  of  thy  ser- 
vants shall  continue,  and  their 
seed  shall  stand  fast  in  thy  sight. 
Psalm  103.  Bemdic,  ardma  ineu. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O my  soul ; 

and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  name. 

2 Praise  the  Lord,  O my  soul; 
and  forget*  not  all  his  benents; 

3 Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin, 
and  healeth  all  thine  infirmities; 

4 Wlio  savelh  thy  life  from  de 
struction,  and  crowneth  thee  with 
mercy  and  loving-kindness; 

6 Who  satisfielh  thy  mouth  with 
good  things,  making  thee  young 
and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

6 The  Lord  executeth  righte 
ousness  and  judgment, for  all  them 
that  are  oppressed  with  wrong. 

7 He  showed  his  ways  uiito 
Moses,  Iris  works  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  tsrael. 

X a 


sion  and  mercy,  long'-suffenug, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

9 He  will  not  alu  ay  be  chiding; 
neither  keepeth  he  his  anger  lot 
ever, 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  wutli 
us  after  our  sins ; nor  reward- 
ed us  according  to  our  w icked*- 

liCSSCS. 

11  For  look  how  high  the  hea- 
ven is  in  comparison  of  the  earth; 
so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward 
them  that  fear  himl 

12  Look  howr  w ide  also  the  east 
is  from  the  west ; so  far  bath  he 
set  our  sins  from  iis '. 

13  Yea,  like  as  a father  pitieth 

his  own  children ; even  so  is  the 
Lord  merciful  unto  them  that 
fear  him.  * 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof 
we  are  made ; he  reraemberetb 
that  w'e  are  but  dust. 

15  The  days  of  man  are  but 
grass ; for  he/flourishethas  a flow*:- 
er  of  the  field. 

1(3  For  as  soon  as  the  wind  go- 
eth  over  it,  it  is  ^one  *,  and  the 
place  thereof  shml  know  it  no 
more. 

17  But  the  merciful  goodness 
of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever 
and  ever  upon  them  that  fear 
him  ; and  his  righteousneiis  upon 
children’s  children ; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep  his 
covenant,  and  think  upon  hiscom- 
mandments,  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his 
seat  in  heaven,  and  his  kingdoro 
ruleth  over  all. 

20  O praise  the  I.ord,  ye  angels 

of  his,  ye  that  excel  in  stren^h ; 
ye  that  fulfil  his  cominandraent, 
and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his 
words.  , . 

21 0 praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his 
hosts ; ye  servants  ot  his  that  do 
hisple^urc.  , ^ . 

22  O Speak  good  of  the  Lordt 
all  ye  works  of  nis,in  all  places  of 
his  dominion : Praise  thou  the 
Lord,  0 «ny  soul. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  20. 


EVENING  prayer. 
Psalm  104.  Benedicj  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  0 my  soul: 
O Lord  my  Gpd,  thou  art  be» 
come  exceeding  giorious,  thou  art 
clothed  with  majesty  and  honour. 

2  Thou  deckest  ’ thyself  with 
light  as  it  were  with  a garment, 
andspreadest  out  the  heavens  like 
a curtain, 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  hjs 
chambers  in  the  waters,  and  mak- 
eth  the  clouds  his  chariot,  and 
walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the' 
wind, 

4  He  maketh  his  angejs  spirits, 
and  his  ministers  a darning  (ire. 

5  He  laid  the  foundations  of  the 
earth,  that  it  never  should  move 
at  any  time. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the 
deep  like  as  with  a garment;  the 
waters  stand  in  the  hjljs, 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  flee  ; at 
the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they  are 
afraid. 

8  They  go  up  as  high  as  the 
hills,  and  down  to  the  vailies  he- 
Xieath;even  unto  thenlace  which 
thou  hast  appointed  for  them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  theip  their 
bounds,  which  they  shall  not  pass,< 
neither  turn  again  to  coyer  the 
earth, 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs  into 
the  rivers,  which  run  among  the 
hills. 

11  All  the  beasts  of  {he  field 
drink  thereof,  and  the  Wnd  asses 
quench  their  thirst, 

12  Beside  them  shall  the  fowls 
of  thh  air  ha^ve  their  habitation, 
and  sing  among  t|ie  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  fropi 
above;  the  earth  is  filled  with  the 
fruit  of  thy  works, 

14  He  bringeth  forth  grass  for 
the  cattle,  and  green  herb  for  the 
service  of  men, 

15  That  he  may  bring  food  out 
of  the  earth,  and  wine  that  mnk- 
eth  glad  the  heart  of  man;  and  oil 
id  make  him  a cbeerf  * rpunte- 


nance,  and  bread  to  strengthen 
man’s  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord  also 
are  full  of  sap;  even  the  cedars  of 
Libanus,  which  he  hath  planted. 

17  Wherein  the  birds  make 
their  nests ; and  the  fir-trees  are 
a dwelling  for  tlie  stork. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a refuge 
for  the  wild  goats ; and  so  are  the 
stony  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for 
certain  seasons,  and  the  sun  know- 
eth  his  going  dowm, 

20  Thou  makest  darkness,  that 
it  may  be  night;  wherein  all  the 
beasts  of  the  forest  do  move. 

21  The  lions,  roaring  aftertheir 
prey,  do  seek  their  meat  from  God 

22  Thesnnariseth.and  they  get 
them  avvaytugether,andlay  them 
down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goelh forth  to  jiis  work, 
and  to  his  labour,  until  the  even- 
ing. 

24  O Lord,  bow  mangold  are 
thy  works;  in  wisdom  hast  tliou 
made  them  all;  the  earth  is  full  of 
thy  riches, 

*25  fSo  is  the  great  and  wide  sea 
also;  wherein  are  things  creeping 
innumerable,  both  small  and  great 
beasts, 

26  There  go  the  sliips,  and 
there  is  that  Leviathan,  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  take  liis  pas- 
time therein. 

27  These  w^ait  all  upon  thee, 
that  thou  mayest  give  them  meat 
in  due  season. 

28  When  thou  givest  it  them, 
they  gather  it;  and  when  thou 
openest  thy  band,  they  are  filled 
with  good, 

29  Wlien  thou  hidest  thy  face, 
they  are  troubled : when  thou  tak- 
est  away  their  breath,  thp' die  and 
are  turned  again  to  their  dust. 

30  When  tliou  lettest  thy  breath 

go  forth,  they  shall  be  made ; and 
thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
eartli.  k . , 

31  The  glorious  majesty  of  the 
Lord  shall  endure  for  ever  j th0 


Day  21  THE  PSALTER.  247 


Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  Tiie  earth  shall  tremble  at 
the  look  of  him;  if  he  do  but 
touch  the  hills,  they  shall  smoke. 
< 33  I will  sing:  unto  the  Lord  as 
louff  as  1 live;  1 will  praise  ray 
God  while  I have  my  being ; 

34  Andsoshall  my  words  please 
him : my  joy  shall  be  in  the  Lord. 

35  As  tor  sinners,  they  shall  be 
consumed  out  of  the  earth,  and 
the  ungodly  shall  come  to  an  end: 
Praise  thou  the  Lord;  0 my  «aul; 
praise  the  Lord. 

The  iimntif-jirst  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  Conjilemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
and  call  upon  his  name;tell  the 
people  what  things  he  hath  done. 

2 0 let  your  songs  be  of  him, 
and  praise  him;  and  let  your  talk- 
ing be  of  all  his  Wondrous  works. 

3 Rejoice  in  his  holy  name;  let 
the  heart  of  them  rejoice,  that 
seek  the  Lord. 

4 Seek  the  Lord  and  his 
stren^h  ; seek  his  face  evermore. 

5 Remember  the  marvellous 
works  that  he  hath  done;  his  won- 
ders, and  the  judgments  of  his 
mouth  ; 

6 O ye  seed  of  Abraham,  his 
servant;  ye  children  of  Jacob, his 
chosen. 

7 He  is  the  Lord  our  God;  his 
judgments  are  in  all  the  world. 

8 He  hath  been  ahvay  mindful 
of  his  covenant  and  promise,  that 
he  made  to  a thousand  genera- 
tions. 

9 Even  the  covenant  that  he 
made  with  Abraliam ; and  the  oath 
that  he  svvare  unto  Lsaac ; 

10  And  apj)ointed  the  same  unto 
Jacob  for  a law,  and  to  Israel  for 
an  everlasting  testament, 

11  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  I give 
the  land  of  Canaan,  the  lot  of  your 
inheritance. 

12  A\hen  there  were  yet  but  a 
few  of  them,  and  they  strangers 
in  the  land ; 


13  What  time  as  they  went  from 
one  nation  to  another,  from  one 
kingdom  to  another  people  ; 

14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do 
them  wrong,  but  reproved  even 
kings  for  their  sakes : 

15  Touch  not  mine  Anointed, 
and  do  my  prophets  no  harm. 

16  Moreover,  he  called  for  a 
dearth  upon  the  land,  and  destroy- 
ed all  the  provision  of  bread. 

17  But  he  had  sent  a man  be- 
fore them,  even  Joseph,  who  was 
^jd  to  be  a bond-servant, 

iB^Vhose  feet  they  hurt  in  the 
stocks ; tlio-koA  entered  mto  his 
soul; 

19  Until  the  time  came  that 
cause  was  known;  the  word  of 
the  Lord  tried  him. 

. 20  The  king  sent,  and  deliver- 
ed him ; the  prince  of  the  people 
let  him  go  free. 

21  He  made  him  lord  also  of  his 
house,  and  ruler  of  all  his  sub- 
stance * 

22  That  he  might  inform  his 

f winces  after  his  will,  and  teach 
lis  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into  Egypt, 
and  Jacob  was  a stranger  in  the 
land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his  people 
exceedingly,  and  made  them 
strongtw  than  their  enemies ; 

25  Whose  heart  turned  .so,  that 
they  hated  his  people,  and  dealt 
untruly  with  his  servants. 

26  Then  sent  he  Moses  his  ser- 
vant, and  Aaron  whom  he  had 
chosen  ; 

27  And  tl.'ese  showed  his  to- 
kens among  them,  and  wonders 
in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness, and  it  was 
dark ; and  they  were  not  obedi- 
ent unto  his  word. 

29  He  turned  their  w aters  into 
blood,  and  slew  their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth 
frogs ; yea,  even  in  their  king’s 
chambers. 

31  He  spake  the  word,  and 
there  came  all  manner  of 


248 

and  lice  in  all  their  quarters. 

32  Ke  gave  them  haiUstones 
for  rainj  and  flames  of  fire  in 
iheir  land. 

33  He  smote  their  vines  also  and 
fig-trees ; and  destroyed  the  trees 
that  were  in  their  coasts. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and  the 
grasshoppers  came,  and  caterpil- 
lars innumerable,  and  did  eat  up 
bU  the  grass  in  their  land,  and  de- 
voured the  fruit  of  their  ground. 

35  He  smote  all  the  first-born 

in  their  land;  even  the  chief  of 
all  their  strength.  , 

36  He  brought  them  f'^*>h  taso 

with  silver  and  gohV,  tliere  was 
not  ono  f^feble  person  among 
4hfelr  tribes.  , . , 

37  Egypt  was  glad  at  therr  de- 
parting; for  they  were  afraid  of 

38  He  spread  out' a cloud  to  be 
a covering ; and  fire  to  give  light 
m the  night-season. 

39  At  their  desire  he  brought 
ouails;  and  he  filled  them  with 
tne  bread  of  heaven. 

40  He  opened  the  rock  of  stone, 
and  the  waters  flowed  out, so  that 
the  rivers  ran  in  the  dry  places. 

41  For  w hy  ? he  remembered 
his  holy  promise ; and  Abraham 
fiis  servant. 

42  And  he  brought  forth  his 

people  with  joy,  and  his  chosen 
with  gladness ; , , i r 

43  And  gave  them  the  lands  ot 
(he  heatiien:  and  they  took  the  la- 
bours of  the  people  in  possession  *, 

44  That  they  might  keep  his 
statutes,  and  observe  his  law*s. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  106.  Ccynfiicmini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ; 

for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

S Who  can  express  the  noble 
acts  of  the  Lord,  or  show  forth 
all  his  praise? 

3 Blessed  are  they  that  alway 
keep  judgraerif,  and  do  righteous- 
ness. . 


THE  PSALTER.  ^>av  24. 

4 Remember  me,  0 Lord,  ac- 
cording to  the  favour  that  thou 
bearest  unto  thy  people;  0 visit 
me  with  thy  salvation. 

5 That  I may  see  the  felicity  ot 
thy  chosen,  and*  rejoice  in  the 
gladness  of  thy  people,  and  give 
thanks  with  thine  inheritance.^ 

6 We  have  sinned  with  our  la- 
thers ; we  have  done  amiss,  and 
dealt  wickedly. 

7 Our  fathers  regarded  not  thy 
wonders  in  Egypt,  neither  kept 
tViov  €fty  great  goodness  i n remem- 
brance ; biii  were  aWobedient  at 
the  sea,  even  at  the  Red  Sfea. 

8 Nevertheless, he  helped  them 
for  his  name’s  sake,  that  he  might 
make  his  power  to  be  known. 

9 He  rebuked  the  Red  Sea  also, 
and  it  was  dried  up;  so  he  led 
them  through  the  deep,  as  through 
a wilderness. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from  the 
adversaries’  hand,  and  delivered 
themfromthe  hand  of  the  eneniy. 

11  As  for  those  that  troubled 

them,  the  waters  overwhelmed 
them ; there  was  not  one  of  them 
left.  _ , - , . 

12  Then  believed  they  lus 
words,  and  sang  praise  unto  him. 

13  But  within  awhile  thew  tor- 
gat  his  work^?  and  would  not 
abide  bis  (loUnseL 

14  But  lust  came  upon  them  m 
the  wilderness,  and  they  tempted 
God  in  the  desert. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their  de- 

site, and  sent  leanness  w ithal  in- 
to their  soul.  , 

16  They’'  angered  Moses  also 
in  their  tents,  and  Aaron  the 
saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  So  the  earth  opened,  and 

swallowed  up  Dathan,  andcovH^r- 
ed  the  congregation  of  Abiram. 

18  And  the  fire  was  kindled  in 
their  company;  the  flame  burnt 
up  the  ungodly  . 

19  They  made  a calf  in  Horeo, 
and  worshipped  the  molten 


they  turned  theip 


Day  22. 

glory  into  the  similitude  of  a 
calf'that  eateth  hay.  ^ . 

21  And  they  format  God  their 

Saviour,  wtioliad  done  so  great 
things  in  Egypt;  . . , , , 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the  land 
of  Ham ; and  feurful  things  by 
the  Red  Sea. 

23  So  he  said  he  would  pave 

destroyed  them,  had  not  ^oses 
his  chosen  stood  before  him  in 
the  gap,  to  turn  away  his  wrath- 
ful indignation,  lest  he  should  de- 
stroy then?-  , ^ 

24  Yea,  they  thought  scorn  of 
that  pleasant  land,  and  gave  no 
credence  unto  his  word ; 

25  But  murmured  in  their 
tents,  and  hearkened  not  unto 
the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Then  lift  he  up  his  band 
against  them,  to  overthrow  them 
in  the  wilderness ; 

27  To  cast  out  their  seed  a- 
mong  the  nations,  and  tp  sqatter 
them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  tbemselyes  un 
to  Baal-peor,  and  ate  the  oder- 
ings  of  tne  dead. 

29  Thus  they  provoked  him  to 

anger  with  their  owm  inventions; 
and  the  plague  was  great  among 
them.  . 

.30  Then  stood  up  Phinees, 
and  prayed ; and  so  the  plague 

31  And  that  was  counted  unto 
him  for  righteousness,  among  all 
posterities  for  evermore. 

32  They  ange?*ed  him  also  at 
the  waters  of  strife,  so  that  he 
punished  Moses  for  their  sakes; 

33  Because  they  provoked  his 
spirit,  so  that  lie  spake  unadvised- 
Iv  with  h|s  lips. 

" 34  Neither  destroyed  they  the 
heathen,  as  the  Lord  commanded 
them: 

35  But  were  mingled  among 
the  heathen,  and  learned  their 
works. 

36  Insomuch  tliatthey  worship 
ped  their  idols,  which  turned  to 
their  own  decay;  yea,  they  offer- 


THE  PSALTER.  249 

ed  their  sons  and  their  daughters 
unto  devils ; 

37  And  shed  innocent  blood, 
even  the  blood  of  their  sons  and 
of  their  daughters,  whom  they 
offered  unto  the  idols  of  Canaan ; 
and  the  land  was  defiled  with 
blood. 

38  Thus  were  they  stained  with 
their  own  works,  and  went  a 
vvhpring  with  their  own  inven- 
t|ons. 

39  Therefore  was  the  wrath  of 
the  Lord  kindled  against  his  peo- 

)le,  insomuch  that  he  abhorred 
lis  own  inheritance. 

40  Anti  he  gave  them  over  into 

the  hand  of  the  heathen ; and 
thpy  that  bated  them  were  lords 
over  them.  , 

41  Their  enemies  oppressed 
them,  and  had  them  in  subjection 

42  Many  a tim®  deliver 

them;  hut  they  rebelled  against 
him  with  their  own  inventions, 
and  were  brought  down  in  their 
wickedness. 

43  Nevertheless,  when  he  saw 
their  adversity,  he  heard  their 
complaint. 

44  He  thought  upon  his  cove- 
nant, and  pitied  them,  according 
unto  the  multitude  of  his,  mer 
cies ; vea,  he  made  all  those  that 
led  tliem  away  captive  to  pit,v 
them. 

45  Deliver  us,  0 Lord  our  Gou, 
and  gather  us  from  among  the 
heathen ; that  we  may  give 
thanks  unto  thy  holy  name,  and 
make  onr  boast  of  thy  praise. 

46  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end;  and  let  all 
the  people  say,  Amen. 


The  hcevUi-secmu!  Dmi. 
MORNING  prayer. 
Psalm  1(?>7.  Canjitemini  Dcmino, 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lonl ; 

for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  enduretli  for  ever. 

2 Let  them  give  thanks,  whom 
the  Lord  hath  redeemed,  and 


250  THE  FS 

delivered  from  the  hand  of  the 
enemy; 

3 And  gathered  them  out  of 
the  lands,  from  the  east,  and  from 
the  west;  from  the  north,  and 
from  the  south. 

4 They  went  astray  in  the  wil- 
derness out  of  the  way,  and  found 
no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5 Hungry  and  thirsty,  their 
soul  fainted  in  them. 

6 So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord 
in  their  trouble,  and  he  delivered 
them  from  their  distress. 

7 He  led  them  forth  by  the 
right  w'ay,  that  they  might  go  to 
the  city  where  they  dwelt. 

8 O that  men  would  therefore 
praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness ; 
and  declare  the  wonders  that 
he  doeth  for  the  children  of 
men ! 

9 For  he  satisfieth  the  empty 
goul,  and  filleth  the  hungry  soul 
with  goodness  ; 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness,  and 
in  the  shadow  of  death,  being  fast 
bound  in  misery  and  iron ; 

1 1 Because  they  rebelled  against 
the  words  of  the  Lord,  and  lightly 
Regarded  the  counsel  of  the  Most 
Highest. 

12  He  also  brought  dowm  their 
heart  through  heaviness  ; they  fell 
down,  and  there  was  none  to 
help  them. 

13  So  when  thev  cried  unto  the 
Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  deliver- 
ed them  out  of  their  distress. 

14  For  he  brought  them  out  of 
darkness,  and  out  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  and  brake  their  bonds 
in  sunder. 

15  O that  men  would  therefore 
praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness; 
and  declare  the  wonders  that  he 
doeth  for  the  children  ot  men ! 

Id  For  he  hath  broken  the 
gates  of  brass,  and  smitten  the 
bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Foolish  men  are  plagued 
for  their  otFence,  and  because  of 
their  wickedness. 

18  Their  soul  abhorred  all 


U.TER.  Pat  22 

manner  of  meat,  and  tliey  were 
even  hard  at  death’s  door. 

19  So  when  they  cried  unto 
the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  de- 
livered them  out  of  their  distress. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and  heal- 
ed them ; and  they  were  saved 
from  their  destruction. 

21  0 that  men  would  therefore 
praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness ; 
and  declare  the  wonders  that  he 
doeth  for  the  children  of  men  ! 

22  That  they  would  offer  unto 
him  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 
and  tell  out  his  works  with  glad- 
ness 1 

23  They  that  go  down  to  the 
sea  in  ships,  and  occupy  their  bu- 
sine.ss  in  great  waters ; 

24  These  men  see  the  works  of 
the  Lord,  and  his  wonders  in  the 
deep. 

25  For  at  his  word  the  stormy 
wind  ariseth,  which  lifteth  up  the 
waves  thereof. 

26  They  are  carried  up  to  the 
heaven,  and  down  again  to  the 
deep;  their  soul  roeiteth  aw^y 
because  of  the  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro>  and 
stagger  like  a drunken  man,  and 
are  at  their  wit’s  end. 

28  So  when  they  crj'^  unto  the 
Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  deliver- 
eth  them  out  of  their  distress. 

29  For  he  maketh  the  .storm  to 
cease,  so  that  the  waves  thereof 
are  still. 

30  Then  are  they  glad,  because 
they  are  at  rest;  and  so  he  bring- 
eth  them  unto  the  haven  where 
they  would  be. 

31  0 that  men  would  therefore 
praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness; 
and  declare  the  wonders  that  he 
doeth  for  the  children  of  men ! 

32  That  they  would  exalt  him 
also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people,  and  praise  him  in  the  seat 
of  the  elders ! 

33  Who  turneth  the  floods  into 
a wilderness,  and  drieth  up  the 
water-springs. 

34  A fruitful  land  maketh  he 


Pay  22.  THE  PSALTER.  25i 


barren,  for  the  wickedness  of 
them  that  dwell  therein. 

35  Again  he  maketh  the  wil- 
derness a standing  water,  and 
water-springs  of  a dry  ground. 

36  And  there  he  settetli  the 
hungry,  that  they  may  build  them 
a city  to  dwell  in  ; 

37  That  they  may  sow  their 
land,  and  plant  vineyards,  to  yield 
them  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them,  so  that 
th^  multiply  exceedingly;  and 
siifiereth  not  their  cattle  to  de- 
crease. 

39  And  again , when  they  are  rai- 
nished  and  brought  low  through 
oppression,  through  any  plague 
or  trouble; 

40  Though  he  suffer  them  to 
be  evil-entreated  through  tyrants, 
and  let  them  wander  out  of  the 
way  in  the  wilderness ; 

41  Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out 
of  misery,  and  maketh  him  house- 
holds like  a flock  of  sheep. 

42  The  righteous  will  consider 
this, and  rejoice;  and  the  mouth 
of  all  wickedness  shall  be  stopped. 

43  WliQso  is  wise  will  ponder 
these  things;  and  they  shall  under- 
stand the  loving-kindness  of  the 
Lord. 

EVENING  prayer. 

Psalm  108.  Parahan  cor  meum. 

OG0D,  my  heart  is  ready,  my 
heart  is  ready ; I will  sing, 
andgive  praise  with  the  best  mem- 
ber that  I have. 

2 Awake,  thou  lute  and  harp ; 
I myself  will  awake  right  early. 

3 I will  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O Lord,  among  the  people ; I will 
sin§-  praises  unto  thee  among  the 
nations. 

4 For  thy  mercy  is  greater  than 
the  heavens,  and  thy  truth  reach- 
eth  unto  the  clouds. 

5 Set  up  thyself,  O God,  above 
the  heavens,  and  thy  glory  above 
%11  the  earth, 

^ 6 That  thy  beloi'ed  may  be  de- 
livered: let  thy  right  hand  save 
them?  and  hear  thou  me. 


7 God  hath  spoken  in  his  holi- 
ness; I will  rejoice  therefore,  and 
divide  Sichem,  and  mete  out  the 
valley  of  Succoth. 

8 Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manas 
ses  is  mine ; Ephraim  also  is  the 
strength  of  my  head  ; 

9 Juda  is  my  law-giver;  Moab 
is  my  wash-pot ; over  Edom  will 
I cast  out  my  shoe  ; upon  Piiilis- 
tia  will  I triumph. 

10  Who  wdll  lead  me  into  the 
strong  ciU^!^  and  w^ho  will  bring 
me  into  Edom? 

11  Hast  not  thou  forsaken  us, 
O God  ? and  wilt  not  thou,0  God, 
go  forth  with  our  hosts 

12  O help  us  against  the  enemy; 
for  vain  is  the  help  of  man. 

13  Through  God  we  shall  do 
great  acts;  and  it  is  he  that  shall 
treaS  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  109.  Deus  laudAm. 

Hold  not  thy  tongue,  O God 
of  my  praise  ; for  the  mouth 
of  the  ungodly,  yea,  the  mouth  of 
the  deceitful  is  opened  upon  me. 

2  And  they  have  spoken  against 
me  with  false  longues;  they  com- 
passed me  about  also  with  words 
of  hatred,  and  fought  against  me 
without  a cause. 

3  For  the  love  that  I had  unto 
them,  lo,  they  take  now  mv  con- 
trary part ; but  1 give  myself  unto 
prayer. 

4  Thus  have  they  rewarded  me 
evil  for  good,  and  hatred  for  my 
good-will. 

5  Set  thou  an  ungodly  man  tx> 
be  ruler  over  him,  and  let  Satan 
stand  at  his  right  hand. 

6  When  sentence  is  given  upon 
him,  let  him  be  condemned;  and 
let  his  prayer  be  turned  into  sin. 

7  Let  his  days  be  few,  ainl  lei 
another  take  his  office. 

8  Let  his  children  be  fatherless, 
and  his  wife  a widow'. 

9  Let  his  children  be  vagabonds, 
and  beg  their  bread ; let  them  seelc 
it  also  out  of  desolate  places. 
iO  Let  the  extortioner  eo/i 

Y' 


252  THE  PSALTER, 

sume  all  that  he  hath ; and  let  the 
stranger  spoil  his  labour. 

1 1 Let  there  be  no  ma.n  to  pity 
him,  nor  to  have  compassion  upon 
his  fatherless  children. 

12  Let  his  posterity  be  destroy- 
ed ; and  in  the  next  generation 
let  his  name  be  clean  put  out. 

13  Let  th^  wickedness  of  his 
fathers  be  bad  in  remembrance  in 
the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  let  not 
the  sin  of  his  mother  be  done  away . 

14  Let  them  alway  be  before  the 
Lord,  that  he  may  root  out  the  me- 
morial of  them  from  oflf  the  earth ; 

15  And  that,  because  his  mind 
was  not  to  do  good  } but  perse- 
cuted the  poor  helpless  man,  that 
he  might  slay  him  that  was  vex- 
ed at  the  heart. 

16  His  delight  was  in  cursing, 
and  it  shall  happen  unto  him  ; he 
loved  not  blessing, therefore  shall 
it  be  far  from  him. 

17  He  clothed  himself  with  curs- 
ing like  as  with  a raiment,  and  it 
shall  come  into  his  bowels  like 
water.,  and  like  oil  into. his  bones. 

18  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the 
cloak  that  he  hath  upon  him,  and 
as  the  girdle  that  he  is  always 
girded  withal. 

19  Let  it  thus  happen  from  the 

Lord  unto  mine  enemies,  and  to 
those  that  speak  evil  against  my 
soul.  . , ^ 

20  But  deal  thou  with  me,  U 
Lord  God,  according  unto  thy 
name;  for  sweet  is  thy  mercy. 

21  O deliver  me,  for  I am  help 
less  and  poor,  and  my  heart  is 
wounded  within  me. 

22  I go  hence  like  the  shadow 
that  departeth,  and  am  driven 
awav  as  the  grasshopper. 

23  My  knees  are  weak  through 
fasting ; my  flesh  is  dried  up  for 
want  of  fatness. 

24  I became  also  a reproach 
unto  them;  they  that  looked  upon 
me  sliaked  their  heads. 


Bay  23. 

that  this  is  thy  hand,  and  that 
thou.  Lord,  liast  done  it. 

27  Though  they  curse, yet  bless 
thou;  andletthem  be  confound- 
ed that  rise  up  against  me ; but 
let  thy  servant  rejoice. 

28  Let  mine  adversaries  be 
clothed  with  shame ; and  let  them 
cover  themselves  with  their  own 
conf^usion,  as  with  a cloak. 

29  As  for  me,  1 will  give  great 
thanks  unto  the  Lord  with  my 
mouth,  and  praise  him  among  tiie 
multitude : 

30  For  he  shall  stand  at  the  right 
hand  of  the  poor,  to  save  his  soul 
from  unrighteous  judges. 


The  twenty-third  Dau. 

mormnC  prat er. 

Psalm  110.  i)ixii  Domivus. 
fJiHE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord, 


25  Help  me,  O .Lord  my  God; 

Osaveme,accordingto thy  mercy. 

26  And  they  shall  know  hovT 


-■u  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand, 
until  I make  thine  enemies  thy 
footstool. 

2 The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod 
of  thy  power  out  of  Sion;  be 
thou  ruler  even  in  tlie  midst 
among  thine  enemies. 

3 In  the  day  of  thy  pow'er  shn  I 
the  people  olfer  thee  free-wul. 
offerings  with  an  holy  worship 
the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of  the 
womb  of  the  morning. 

4 The  Lord  sware,  and  will 
not  repent.  Thou  art  a Priest  for 
ever  after  the  order  of  Melchise- 

^^5^The  Lord  upon  thy  right 
hand  shall  wound  even  kings,  in 
the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6 He  shall  judge  among  the, 
heathen;  he  shall  fill  the  p>ces' 

with  the  deadbodies,  and  smite  in 

sunder  the  heads  over  divers 

7 He  shall  drink  of  the  brook 
in  the  wav;  therefore  shall 
lift  up  his  head. 

Psal  mill.  ConfdeboT  hbi. 
WILL  give  thanks  unto  the 
1.  Lord  with  my  whole  heart, 
.secretly  among  the  faithful,  and 
in  the  congregation. 


I 


Day  23. 

2 The  works  of  the  Lord  are 
great,  sought  out  of  all  them  that 
have  pleasure  therein. 

3 His  work  is  worthy  to  be 

E raised  and  had  in  honour,  and 
is  righteousness  endureth  for 

ever.  i • 

4  The  merciful  and  gracious 
Lord  hath  so  done  his  marvellous 
works,  that  they  ought  to  be  had 
in  remembrance. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  unto 
them  that  fear  him>  he  shall  ever 
be  mindful  of  hiS  covenant. 

6  He  hath  showed  his  people 
the  power  of  his  works,  that  he 
may  give  them  the  heritage  of 
the  heathen. 

7  The  works  of  his  hands  are 
verity  and  judgment;  all  his 
commandments  are  true. 

8  They  standfast  for  ever  and 
ever,  and  are  done  in  truth  and 
equity.  . , . 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  his 
people;  he  hath  commanded  his 
covenant  for  ever ; holy  and  re- 
verend is  his  name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the 
beginning  of  wisdom ; a good 
understanding  have  all  they  that 
do  thereafter;  the  praise  of  it 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  112.  Beatus  vb\ 

Blessed  is  the  man  that 
feareth  the  Lord;  he  hath 
great  delight  in  liis  command- 
ments. . , 

2 His  seed  shall  be  mighty  up- 
on earth ; the  generation  of  the 
faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

3 Riches  and  plenteousness 
shall  be  in  his  house;  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever 
4 Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth 
up  light  in  the  darkness;  he  is 
merciful,  loving,  and  righteous. 

5  A good  man  is  merciful,  and 
lendeth,  and  will  guide  his  words 
with  discretion  ; 

6  Forheshall  neverbe  moved 
and  the  righteous  shall  be  had  in 
everlasting  remembrance.  - — , 

7  He  will  not  be  afraid  of  any  Uheej) 
Y 


PSALTER  ^3 

evil  tidings ; for  his  heart  standetk 
fast,  and  believeth  in  the  Lord. 

8 His  heart  is  stablished,  and 
will  not  shrink,  until  he  see  his 
desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9 He  hath  dispersed  abroad, 
and  given  to  the  poor,  and  his 
righteousness  remainethfor  ever ; 
his  horn  shall  be  exalted  with 
honour. 

10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it, 
and  it  shall  grieve  him ; he  shall 
gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  con 
sume  away ; the  desire  of  the  un 
godlv  shall  perish. 

Psalm  113.  Lcuudate)  jmeri, 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  servants ; 
O praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

2 Blessed  be  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  from  this  time,  forth  for 
evermore. 

3 The  Lord’s  name  is  praised, 
from  the  rising  up  of  the  sun,un*» 
to  the  going  down  &t  the  same. 

4 The  Lord  is  high  above  all 
heathen,  and  his  glory  above  the 
heavens.  , ^ , 

5 Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord 
our  God,  that  hath  his  dwelling 
so  high,  and  yet  humbleth  him- 
self to  behold  the  things  are 
in  heaven  and  earth  ? 

6 He  taketh  up  the  simple  out 
of  the  dust,  and  lifteth  the  poor 
out  of  the  mire ; 

7 That  he  may  set  him  with 
the  princes,  even  with  the  princes 
of  his  people. 

8 He  maketh  the  barren  wo*- 
man  to  keep  house,  and  to  be  a 
iovful  mother  of  children. 
EVEISING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  114.  f n exUu  Israel. 

WHEN  Israel  came  out  of 
Egypt,  and  the  house  et 
Jacob  from  among  the  strange 
people,  - 

2 Juda  w^as  his  sanctuary,  and 

Israel  his  dominion. 

3 The  sea  saw  that,  and  fled; 
Jordan  was  driven  back. 


joraan  was  anvcu 

4 The  mountains  skipped  liki; 
I rams,  and  the  little  hills  like  y on » 


2Tj4 


THE  PSALTETt. 


Day  24. 


5 What  aileth  tiiee^  O thou 

sea,  that  thou  fleddest?  and  thou 
Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven 
back?  ^ . 

6 Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skip- 
ped like  rams  ? and  ye  little  hills, 
like  young  sheep? 

7 Tremble  thou  earth  at  the 
presence  of  the  Lord;  at  the  pre- 
sence of  the  God  of  Jacob; 

8 Who  turned  tlie  hard  rock 
into  a standing  water,  and  the 
Hint  stone  into  a springing  well._ 

Psalm  115.  Non  nobis,  Domine. 

Not  unto  US,  O Lord,  not  un- 
to us,  but  unto  thy  name  give 
the  praise ; for  thy  loving  mercy, 
and  for  thy  truth’s  sake. 

2  Wherefore  shall  the  heathen 
say.  Where  is  now  their  God  ? 

3  As  for  our  God,  he  is  in  hea- 
ven: he  hath  done  whatsoever 
pleased  him. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and 
^old,  even  the  work  of  men’s 
hands. 

5  They  have  mouths,  and  speak 
not ; eyes  have  they,  and  see  not. 

6  They  have  eVrs,  and  hear 
not;  noses  have  they,  and  smell 

7* They  have  hands,  and  handle 
not;  feet  have  they,  and  walk 
not ; neither  speak  they  through 
their  throat. 

8 They  that  make  them  are 
like  unto  them  ; and:  so  are  all 
such  as  put  their  trust  in  them. 

9  But  thou,  house  of  Israel, 
trust  thou  in  the  Lord ; he  is  their 
succour  and  defence. 

10  Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put 
your  tmst  io  the  Lord;  he  is 
tiieir  helper  and  defender. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put 
your  trust  in  the  Lord ; he  is 
their  helper  and  defender. 

12  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful 
of  us,  and  he  shall  bless  us;  even 
he  shall  bless  the  house  of  Israel, 
he  shall  bless  the  house  of  Aaron. 

P3  He  shall  bless  thern  that 
fear 


14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you 

more  and  more,  you  and  your 
children.  , ^ t 

15  Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the 
Lord,  who  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

16  All  the  whole  heavens  are 
the  Lord’s;  the  earth  hath  he 
given  to  the  children  of  men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  thee, 
0 Lord,  neither  all  they  that  go 
down  into  silence; 

18  But  w-e  will  praise  the  Lord, 
from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. Praise  the  Lord. 


The  twenty ‘fourth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  116.  Dilexi,  quoniam. 

I AM  w’ell  pleased  that  the  Lord 
hath  beard  the  voice  of  my 
praver ; 

2 That  he  hath  inclined  his  e^r 
unto  me;  therefore  will  I call 
upon  him  as  long  as  I live. 

3 The  snares  of  death  compass 
ed  me  round  about,  and  the  pains 
of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

4 I shall  find  trouble  and  hea- 
viness, and  I will  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord ; 0 Lord,  I be- 
seech thee,  deliver  my  soul, 

5 Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righ- 
teous; yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 

6 The  Lord  preserveth  the  sim- 
ple: I was  in  misery,  and  he  help- 
ed me. 

7 Turn  again  then  unto  thy 
rest,  O my  soul ; for  the  Lord 
hath  rewarded  thee. 

8 And  why  ? thou  hast  delivered 
mr  soul  from  death,  mine  ^es 
from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  taW- 
ing. 

9 I will  walk  before  the  Lord 
in  the  land  of  the  living. 

10  r believed,  and  therefore 
will  I speak;  but  I wms  sore  trou- 
bled: I said  in  my  haste.  All  men 
are  liars.  , „ , • 

11  What  reward  shall  I give 
unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the  benefits 


fc£fh;r  Cord,  bo{h  sm^i 


£)ay  24,  THE 

vation,  and  call  upon  the  name 
of  the  Lord : 

13  I will  pay  ray  vows  now  in 
the  presence  of  all  his  people  ; 
right  dear  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord 
is  the  death  of  his  saints, 

14  Behold,  O Lord,  how  that  I 
am  thy  servant;  I am  thy  servant, 
and  the  son  of  thy  handmaid;  thou 
hast  broken  my  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  I will  offer  to  thee  the  sacri- 
fice of  thanksgiving,  and  will  call 
upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

161  will  pay  ray  vows  unto  the 
Lord,  in  the  sight  of  all  his  people, 
in  the  courts  of  the  Lord’s  house ; 
even  in  the  midst  of  thee,  O Jeru- 
salem. Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  117.  Laudate  Dominum. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye 
heathen ; praise  him,  all  ye 
nations. 

2  For  his  merciful  kindness  is 
ever  more  and  more  Awards  us; 
and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endur- 
eth  for  ever.  Praise  the  Lord. 
Psalm  118.  Conjitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
for  he  is  gracious ; because  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2 Let  Israel  now  confess  that 
he  is  gracious,  and  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now 
confess,  that  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

4  Yea,  let  them  now  that  fear 
the  Lord  confess,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever.  . 

6  1 called  upon  the  Lord  in 
trouble ; and  the  Lord  heard  me 

at  large.  . , t -n 

6 The  Lord  is  on  my  side,  I will 
not  fear  what  man  doeth  unto  me. 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part 
with  them  that  help  me  ; there- 
fore shall  I see  my  desire  upon 
mine  enemies.  . 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 
Lord,  than  to  put  any  confidence 
in  man.  . 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 
Lord,  than  to  put  any  confidence 
in  princes. 


ALTER.  255 

10  All  nations  compassed  me 
round  about ; but  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  will  I destroy  them. 

1 1 They  kept  me  in  on  every 
side,  they  kept  me  in,  I say,  on 
every  si^e ; ^t  in  the  name  of 
the  Loi*d  will  I destroy  them. 

12  They  came  about  me  like 
bees,  and  are  extinct  even  as  the 
fire  among  the  thorns ; for  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  will  I destroy 
them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me, 
that  I might  fall;  but  the  Lord 
was  ray  help. 

14  The  Lord  is  my  strength 
and  my  song;  and  is  become  my 
salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  joy  and  health 
is  in  the  dwellings  of  the  righ- 
teous ; the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
bringeth  mighty  things  to  pass. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
hath  the  pre-eminence  ; the  right 
hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  migh- 
ty things  to  pass. 

17  1 shall  not  die,  but  live,  and 
declare  the  works  <rf  the  Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened 
and  corrected  me ; but  he  hath 
not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  me  the  gates  of  righte- 
ousness, that  I may  go  into  them, 
and  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord, 
the  righteous  shall  enter  into  it. 

21  I will  thank  thee ; for  thou 
hast  heard  me,  and  art  become 
my  salvation. 

22  The  same  stone  which  the 
builders  refused,  is  become  the 
head-stone  in  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord’s  doing,  and 
it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  which  the 
Lord  hath  made ; we  will  rejoice 
and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Help  me  now,  0 Lord : O 
Lord,  send  us  now  prosperity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord;  we  have 
wished  you  good  hick, ye  that  are 
of  the  house  of  the  Lor<l. 

27  God  is  the  Lord  who  hath 


266  THE  PSALTER.  Day  24 


showed  us  light : bind  the  sacri- 
fice with  cords,  yea,  even  unto  the 
horns  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I Vvill 
thank  thee;  thou  art  my  God, and 
I will  praise  thee. 

29  O give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endnreth  for  ever. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

’ Psalm  119.  Beali  imnuiculati. 

Blessed  are  those  that  are 
undefiled  in  the  way,  and 
walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep 
his  testimonies,  and  seek  him  with 
their  whole  heart. 

3  For  they  who  do  no  wicked- 
ness, walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thoii  hast  charged,  that  we 
shall  diligently  keep  thy  com- 
mandments, 

6  0 that  my  ways  were  made  so 
direct,  that  1 might  keep  thy  sta- 
tutes! 

6  So  shall  I not  be  confounded, 
while  I have  respect  utito  thy 
commandments. 

7  I will  thank  thee  with  an  un- 
feigned heart,  when  I shall  have 
learned  the  judgments  of  thy 
righteousness. 

8  I will  keep  thy  ceremonies 
O forsake  ihe  not  utterly. 

In  quo  corriget  ? 

XTT'HEREWITHAL  shall  a 
W young  man  cleanse  his 
way  ? even  by  ruling  himself  after 
thy  word. 

2  With  my  whole  heart  have  I 
sought  thee ; O let  me  not  go 
wrong  out  of  thy  commandments. 

3  Thy  words  have  I hid  within 
my  heart,  that  I should  not  sin 
against  thee. 

4  Blessed  art  thou,  0 Lord;  O 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  With  my  lips  have  I been  tel- 
ling of  all  the  judgments  of  thy 
mouth. 

6  I have  had  great  delight  in 
tne  way  of  thy  testimonies,  as  in 
all  manner  of  riches. 

7  I will  talk  of  thy  command- 


ments, and  have  respect  unto  thy 
ways. 

8  l\Iy  delight  shall  be  in  thy 
statutes,  and  I will  not  forget  thy 
word. 

Retribue  ^ervo  tua. 

ODD  well  unto  thy  servant; 

that  I may  live  gind  keep  thy 
word. 

2  Open  thou  mine  eyes;  that  I 
may  see  the  wondrous  things  of 
thy  law. 

3 T am  a stranger  upon  earth; 

O hide  not  thy  commandments 
from  me. 

4 My  soul  breaketh  out  for  the 
very  fervent  desire  that  it  hath 
alway  unto  thy  judgments. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud; 
and  cursed  are  they  that  do  err 
from  thy  commandments. 

.6  O turn  from  me  shame  and 
rebuke ; for  I have  kept  thy  tes- 
timonies. 

7  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak 
against  me;  but  thy  servant  is 
occupied  in  thy  statutes.  | 

8  For  thy  testimonies  are  my  j 
delight,  and  my  counsellors.  j 

AdhcRsit  pavimento. 

My  soul,  cfeaveth  to  the  dust; 

0 quicken  thou  me,  accord- 
ing to  t%  word. 

2 I have  acknowledged  my 
ways,  and  thou  heardest  me:  O 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

3  Make  me  to  understand  the 
way  of  thy  comniandments;  arid 
so  shall  I talk  of  thy  wondrous 
works. 

4  My  soul  melteth  away  for 
very  heaviness ; comfort  thou  me 
according  unto  thy  word. 

5  Take  from  me  the  way  of 
lying,  and  cause  thou  me  to  make 
much  of  thy  law. 

6  I have  chosen  the  way  of 
truth,  and  thy  judgments  have  I 
laid  before  me. 

7  I have  stuck  unto  thy  testi- 
monies; p Lord,  confound  me  not. 

8  I will  run  the  way  of  thy 
commandments,  when  thou  hast 
set  my  heart  at  libertv. 


Day  25.  THE  PSALTER.  257 


The  twenty-ffth  Day. 
MOKNLNG  PRAYER. 
Legem  pone. 

Teach  me,  O Lord,  the  way 
of  thy  statutes,  and  I shall 
keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding',  and 
1 shall  keep  thy  law  ; yea,  I shall 
keep  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

3  Make  me"  to  go  in  the  path 
of  thy  commandments ; for  there- 
in is  my  desire. 

4  Incline  mine  heart  unto  thy 
testimonies,  and  not  to  covetous- 
ness. 

5  0 turn  away  mine  eyes,  lest 
they  behold  vanity  ? and  quicken 
thou  me  in  thy  way. 

6  O stablish  thy  word  in  thy 
servant,  that  I may  fear  thee. 

7  Take  away  the  rebuke  that  1 
am  afraid  of;  for  thy  judgments 
are  good. 

8  Behold,  my  delight  is  in  thy 
commandments ; O quicken  me 
in  thy  righteousness. 

Kt  venial  super  me. 

Let  thy  loving  mercy  come 
also  unto  me,  O Lord,  even 
thy  salvation,  according  unto  thy 
word. 

2  So  shall  I make  answer  unto 
my  blasphemers ; for  my  trust  is 
in  thy  word. 

3  b take  not  the  word  of  thy 
truth  utterly  out  of  my  mouth*; 
for  my  hope  is  in  thy  judgments. 

4  So  shall  I alway  keep  thy 
law;  yea^  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  And  1 will  walk  at  liberty; 
for  I seek  thy  commandments. 

6  I will  speak  of  thy  testimo- 
nies also,  even  before  kings,  and 
will  not  be  ashamed. 

7  And  my  delight  shall  be  in 
thy  commandments,  which  1 have 
loved. 

8  My  hands  also  will  I lift  up 
unto  thy  commandments,  whicli 
I have  loved ; and  my  study  shall 
be  in  thy  statutes. 

Memor  esto  servi  tui. 


in  thou  hast  caused  me  to  put  my 
trust. 

2 The  same  is  my  comfort  in 
my  trouble ; for  thy  word  hath 
quickened  me. 

3 The  proud  have  had  me  ex- 
ceedingly in  derision;  yet  have  I 
not  shrinked  from  thy  law. 

4  For  I remembered  thine  ever- 
lasting judgments,  O Lord,  and 
received  comfort. 

5 I am  horribly  afraid,  for  the 
ungodly  that  forsake  thy  law. 

6 Thy  statutes  have  been  my 
songs,  in  the  house  of  iny  pilgri- 
mage. 

7 I have  thought  upon  thy 
name,  0 Lord,  in  "the  night  sea- 
son, and  have  kept  thy  law. 

8 This  1 bad,  because  I kept 
thy  commandments. 

Po7'tio  meUf  Dornine. 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O Lord 
I have  promised  to  keep  thy 

law. 

2  I made  my  humble  petition 
in  thy  presence  with  my  whole 
heart;  Obe  merciful  unto  me,  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

3  I called  mine  own  ways  to 
remembrance,  and  turned  ray 
feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

4  1 made  haste,  and  prolonged 
not  the  time,  to  keep  thy  com- 
mandments. 

5  I'he  congregations  of  the 
ungodly  have  robbed  me;  but  I 
have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

6  At  midnight  I will  rise  to 
give  thanks  unto  tliee ; because 
of  tby  righteous  judgments. 

7  1 am  a companion  of  all  them 
that  fear  thee,  and  keep  thy  com- 
mandments. 

8  The  earth,  O Lord,  is  full  of 
thy  mercy;  O teach  me  thy 
statutes. 

Bonitateni  fecisti. 

OLORl)  thou  hast  dealt  gra- 
ciously with  thy  servant,  ac- 
cording unto  thy  word. 

2 O learn  me  true  unders^nd 
iiig  and  knowledge ; for  I h'avtf 
believed  thy  commandments. 


258  the  PS 

3 Before  I was  troubled,  I went 
wrong;  but  now  have  I kept  thy 
word. 

4 Thou  art  good  and  gracious : 

O teach  me  tliy  statutes. 

6 The  proud  have  imagined  a 
lie  against  me  ; but  1 will  keep 
thv  commandments  with  my 
whole  heart. 

6 Their  heart  is  as  fat  as 
brawn ; but  my  delight  hath  been 
in  thy  law. 

7 It  is  good  for  me  tb^t  I have 
been  in  trouble ; that  I may  learn 
thy  statutes. 

8 The  law  of  thy  mputh  is  dear- 
er unto  me  than  thousands  of 
gold  arid  silver. 

• EVENING  PRAYER. 

Manus  turn  Jecerunt  me. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me, 
and  fashioned  me : O give 
me  understanding,  that  I may 
learn  thy  commandments. 

2 They  that  fear  thee  will  be 

r ad  when  they  see  me ; because 
have  put  my  trust  in  thy  word. 

3 1 know,  O Lord,  that  thy 
judgments  are  right,and  that  thou 
of  very  faithfulness  hast  caused 
pe  to  be  troubled. 

4 O let  thy  merciful  kindness 
be  my  comfort,  according  to  thy 
word  unto  thy  servant. 

6 O let  thy  loving  mercies 
come  unto  me,  that  I mpy  Uve; 
for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

6 Let  the  proud  be  confounded, 
for  they  go  wickedly  about  to 
destroy  me ; but  I will  be  occu- 
pied in  thy  commandments. 

7 Let  such  as.  fear  thee,  and 
have  known  thy* testimonies,  be 
turned  unto  me. 

8 O let  my  heart  be  sound  in 
thy  statutes,  that  I be  not  ashamed. 
Defecii  anima  mea. 

My  soul  hath  longed  for  thy 
salvation,  and  I have  a good 
hope  because  of  thy  word. 

2 Mine  eyes  long  sore  for  thy 
word  ; saying,  0 ^^en  wilt  thou 
comfort  me 

‘ 3 For  I am  become  like  abot- 


ALTER.  Day 

tie  in  the  smoke ; yet  do  I not 
forget  thy  statutes. 

4 How  many  are  the  days  of 
thy  servant  ? when  wilt  thou  be 
avenged  of  them  that  persecute 
me  ? 

5 The  proud  have  digged  pits 
for  me,  which  are  not  after  thy  law . 

6 All  thy  commandments  are 
true : they  persecute  me  falsely ; 

O be  thou  my  help. 

7 They  had  almost  made  an 
end  of  me  upon  earth  ; but  I for- 
sook not  thy  commandments. 

8 O quicken  me  after  thy  loy 
ing-kinaness;  and  so  shall  1 keep 
the  testimonies  of  thy  mouth. 

“In  Domme. 

OLORD,  thy  word  endureth 
for  ever  in  heaven. 

2  Thy  truth  also  remaineth 
from  one  generation  to  another; 
thpu  hast  laid  the  foundation  of 
the  earth,  and  it  abideth- 

3  They  continue  this  day  ac- 
cording to  thine  ordinance;  for 
all  things  serve  thee.  ^ j 

4  If  my  delight  had  not  been  in  | 

thy  law,  I should  have  perished  | 
in  mv  trouble.  | 

5  1 will  never  forget  thy  comr 
mandments;  for  with  them  thou 
hast  quickened  me. 

6  I am  thine ; 0 save  me,  for  1 
have  sought  thy  commandments. 

7  The  ungodly  laid  wait  forme, 
to  destroy  me ; but  I will  consider 
thy  testimonies. 

8  I see  that  all  things  come  to 
an  end;  but  thy  commandment 
is  exceeding  broad. 

(^lomodo  dilexit 

Lord,  what  love  have  I unto 
thy  law ! all  the  day  long  is 
my  study  in  it. 

‘ 2 Thou,  through  thy  command- 
ments, hast  made  me  wiser  than 
mine  enemies;  for  they  are  ever 
with  me.  , ^ 

3 I have  more  understanding 
than  my  teachers ; for  thy  testimo- 
nies are  my  study. 

4 I am  wiser  than  the  aged ; be- 
cause 1 keep  thy 


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5 I.  have  refrained  my  feet  from 
every  evil  way,  that  I may  keep 
thy  word. 

6 1 have  not  shrunk  from  thy 
judgments  ; for  thou  teachest  me. 

7 O how  sweet  are  thy  words 
unto  my  throat;  yea,  sweeter  than 
iionev  unto  mv  mouth! 

8 Through  tfiy  commandments 
I get  understanding:  therefore  I 
hate  all  evil  ways. 

The  twenty-sixth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Liwerna  pedibus  meis. 

Thy  word  is  a lantern  unto  my 
feet,  and  alight  unto  my  paths. 
2 I have  sworn,  and  am  stead- 
fastly purposed, to  keep  thy  right- 
eous judgments. 

3  I am  troubled  above  measure : 
nuicken  me,0  Lord,  according  to 
tny  word. 

4  Let  the  free-will-offerings  of 
my  mouth  please  thee,  O Lord; 
and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

5  My  soul  is  alway  in  my  hand ; 
3^et  do  I not  forget  thy  law. 

6  The  ungodly  have  laid  a 
snare  for  me;  but  yet  1 swerved 
not  from  thy  commandments. 

7  Thy  testimonies  have  I claim- 
ed as  mine  heritage  for  ever;  and 
why  ^ they  are  the  very  joy  of  my 
heart. 

8  1 have  applied  my  heart  to 
fulfil  thy  statutes  ahvay,  even 
unto  the  end. 

Jniquos  odio  habui. 

I  HATE  them  that  imagine  evil 
things;  but  thy  law  do  I love. 
2 Thou  art  my  defence  and 
shield;  and  my  trust  is  in  thy 
word. 

3 Away  from  me,  ye  wicked ; I 
will  keep  the  commandments  of 
my  God. 

4 O stablish  me  according  to 
thy  word,  that  I may  live ; and  let 
me  not  be  disappointed  of  my 
hope. 

5 Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I shall 
be  safe;  vea,  my  delight  shaH  be 
ever  in  toy  statutes. 


6 Thou  hast  trodden  down  all 
them  that  depart  from  thy  sta- 
tutes ; for  they  imagine  but  deceit. 

7 Thou  puttestaway  all  the  un- 
godly of  the  earth  "like  dross; 
therefore  I love  thy  testimonies. 

8 My  flesh  trembfeth  for  fear  of 
thee;  andl  am  afraid  of  thy  judg- 
ments. 

Feci  judicium. 

IDEAL  with  the  thing  that  is 
lawful  and  right;  0 give  me 
not  over  unto  mine  oppressors. 

2  Make  thou  thy  servant  to  de- 
light in  that  which  is  good,  that 
the  proud  do  me  no  wrong. 

3  Mine  eyes  are  wasted  away 
with  looking  for  thy  health,  and 
for  the  word  of  thy  righteousness. 

4  O deal  with  thy  servant  ac- 
cording unto  thy  loving  mercy, 
and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

6  I am  thy  servant;  O grant  me 
understanding,  that  I may  know 
thy  testimonies. 

6 It  is  time  for  thee.  Lord,  to 
lay  to  thine  hand;  for  they  have 
destroyed  thy  law. 

7  F or  I love  thy  comniandments- 
above  gold  and  precious  stones. 

8  Therefore  hold  I straight  all 
thy  commandments ; and  ail  false 
ways  I utterly  abhor. 

Mirabilia. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonder- 
ful ; therefore  doth  my  soul 
keep  them. 

2  When  thy  word  goeth  forth, 
it  giveth  light  and  understanding 
unto  the  simple. 

3  I opened  my  mouth,  and  drew 
in  my  breath ; for  my  delight  was 
in  thy  commandments. 

4  O look  thou  upon  me,  and  be 
merciful  unto  me,  as  thouusest  to 
do  unto  those  that  love  thy  name, 
5 Order  nay  steps  in  thy  word ; 
and  so  §haH  no  wickedness  have 
dominion  over  me. 

6 Q 4eliver  me  from  the  wrong- 
ful dealings  of  men ; and  so  shall 
1 ke^  thy  commandments. 

7 Show  the  light  of  thy  counte- 


260 

nance  upon  thy  servant,  and  teach 
me  thy  statutes. 

8 Mine  eyes  gush  out  with  wa- 
ter,because  men  keep  not  thy  law. 
JustiLs  esy  Doniine. 

Righteous  art  thou,  o Lord ; 

and  true  is  thy  judgment. 

2  The  testimonies  that  thou  hast 
commanded  are  exceeding  righte- 
ous and  true. 

3  My  zeal  hath  even  consum- 
ed me;  because  mine  enemies 
have  forgotten  thy  words. 

4  Thy  word  is  tried  to  the  ut- 
termost, and  thy  servant  loveth  it. 

5  1 am  small  and  of  no  reputa- 
tion ; yet  do  I not  forget  thy  com- 
mandments. 

6  Thy  righteousness  is  an  ever- 
lasting righteousness,  and  thy  law 
is  the  truth. 

7  Trouble  and  heaviness  have 
taken  hold  upon  me;  yet  is  my 
delight  in  thy  commandments. 

8  The  righteousness  of  thy  tes- 
timonies is  everlasting:  O grant 
me  understanding,  anal  shall  live. 
EVENING  PRAYER. 
Clamaxii  in  toto  corde  meo. 

I  CALL  with  my  whole  heart ; 

hear  me,  0 Lord,  I will  keep 
thy  statutes. 

2  Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  1 
call ; help  me,  and  I shall  keep 
thy  testimonies. 

3  Early  in  the  morning  do  I 
cry  unto  thee  ;< for  in  thy  word  is 
iny  trust. 

4  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night 
watches;  that  I might  be  occupi- 
ed in  thy  words. 

5  Hear  my  voice,  0 Lord,  ac- 
cording unto  thy  loving-kindness ; 
quicken  me  according  as  thou 
art  wont. 

6  They  draw  nigh  that  of  ma- 
lice persecute  me,  and  are  far 
from  thy  law. 

7  Be  thou  nigh  at  hand,  0 Lord ; 
for  all  thy  commandments  are 
true. 

8  As  concerning  thy  testimo- 
nies, I have  known  long  since,  that 
thou  hast  grounded  them  forever. 


Day  26. 

Vide  humiliiatem. 

O CONSIDER  mine  adversity, 
and  deliver  me,  for  I do  not 
forget  thy  law. 

2 Avenge  thou  my  cause,  and 
deliver  me  ;.quicken  me  accord- 
ing to  thy  word. 

3 Health  is  far  from  the  un- 
godly; for  they  regard  not  thy 
statutes. 

4 Great  is  thy  ‘mercy,  O Lord ; 
quicken  me  as  thou  art  wont.  ’ 

5 Many  there  are  that  trouble 
me,  and  persecute  me;  yet  do  I 
not  swerve  from  thy  testimonies. 

6 It  grieveth  me  when  I see  the 
transgressors ; because  they  keep 
not  thy  law. 

7 Consider,  O Lord,  how  I love 
thy  commandments;  O quicken 
me  according  to  thy  loving-kind- 
ness. 

8 Thy  word  is  true  from  ever- 
lasting; all  the  judgments  of  thy 
righteousness  endure  for  ever- 
more. 

Pnncipes  per  send  i sunt. 

PRINCES  have  persecuted  me 
without  a cause ; but  my  heart 
standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 

2 I am  as  glad  of  thy  word,  as 
one  that  findeth  great  spoils. 

3 As  for  lies,  I hate  and  abhor 
them  ; but  thy  law  do  I love. 

4 Seven  times  a-day  do  I praise 
thee ; because  of  thy  righteous 
judgments. 

5 Great  is  the  peace  tliat  they 
have  who  love  thy  law;  and  they 
are  not  offended  at  it. 

6 Lord,  I have  looked  for  thy 
saving  health,  and  done  after  thy 
commandments. 

7 My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testi- 
monies, and  loved  them  exceed- 
ingly. 

8 1 have  kept  thy  command- 
ments and  testimonies;  for  all  my 
ways  are  before  thee. 

Appropinquei  deprecaiio. 

Let  my  complaint  come  before 
thee,  O Lord ; give  me  under- 
standing according  to  thy  word. 
2 Let  my  supplication  come 


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before  thee  ; dhliver  me  accord- 
ing to  thy  word. 

3 My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy 
praise,  when  thou  hast  taught  me 
thy  statutes. 

4 Yea,  my  tongue  shalj  sing  of 
(hy  word ; for  all  thy  command- 
ments are  righteous. 

5 Let  thine  hand  help  me ; for  I 
have  chosen  thy  commandments. 

6 I have  longed  for  thy  saving 
health,  0 Lord ; and  in  thy  law  is 
mv  delight. 

7 O let  mv  soul  live,  and  it 
shall  praise  thee;  and  thy  judg- 
ments shall  help  me. 

8 I have  gone  astray  like  a 
sheep  that  is  lost ; 0 seek  thy  ser- 
vant, for  I do  not  forget  thy  com- 
mandments. 


The  twertty-seveTith  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  120.  Ad  Dominum. 

WHEN  I was  in  trouble,  I call- 
ed upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O Lord,  from 
lying  lips,  and  from  a deceitful 
tongue. 

3  VVhat  reward  shall  be  given 
or  done  unto  thee,  thou  false 
tongue  ? even  mighW  and  sharp 
arrows,  with  hot  bufning  coals. 

4  Woe  is  me,  that  I am  con- 
strained to  dwell  with  Mesech, 
and  to  have  my  habitation  among 
the  tents  of  Kedar. 

5  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt 
among  them  that  are  enemies  un- 
to peace. 

6  I labour  for  peace ; but  when 
I .speak  unto  them  thereof,  fhey 
make  them  ready  to  battle. 

Psalm  121.  Lerojvi  ocidos  meos. 

1WH.L  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto 
the  hills,  from  whence  cometh 
my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  even  from 
the  Lord,  who  hath  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to 
be  moved;  and  he  that  keepeth 
thee  will  not  sleep.  | 


4 Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel 
shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 

5 The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keep- 
er ; the  Lord  is  thy  defence  upon 
thy  right  hand ; 

6 So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn 
thee  by  day,  neither  the  moon  by 
night. 

7 The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee 
from  all  evil ; yea,  it  is  even  he 
that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

8 The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy 
going  out  and  thy  coming  in, 
from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

Psalm  122.  Lcetatus  sum. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto 
me.  We  will  go  into  the  house 
of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy 
gates,  O Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a city 
that  is  at  unity  in  itself. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go  up^ 
even  the  tribes  of  the  Lord,  to 
testify  unto  Israel,  to  give  thank* 
unto  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of  judg- 
ment, even  the  seat  of  the  house 
of  David. 

6  O pray  for  the  peace  of  Jeru 
salem;  they  shall  prosper  that 
love  thee.  , 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,and 
plenteousness  within  thy  palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  compa- 
nions’sakes,  I will  wish  thee  pros- 
perity. 

9  Yea,  because  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord  our  God,  I will  seek  to 
do  thee  good. 

Psalm  1^^.  Ad  te  levavi  ocnlos  meos. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I up  mine  eyes, 
O thou  that  dwellest  in  the 
heavens. 

2 Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of 
servants  look  unto  the  hand  of 
their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of 
a maiden  unto  the  hand  of  hei^ 
mistre.ss,  even  so  our  eyes  wait 
upon  the  Lord  our  God,  until  he 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

3 Have  mercy  upon  us,  O 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ; for 
we  me  utterly  despised. 


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4  Our  soul  is  filled  with  the  scorn- 
ful reproof  of  the  wealthy, andwith 
the  despitefulness  of  the  proud. 
Psalm  124.  Misi  quia  Dominus. 

IF  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been 
on  our  side,  now  may  Israel  say; 
if  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been 
on  our  side,  when  men  rose  up 
against  us; 

2  They  had  swallowed  us  up 
cjuick;  when  they  were  so  wrath- 
tully  displeased  at  us. 

3  Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned 
us,  and  the  stream  had  gone  over 
our  soul. 

4  The  deep  waters  of  the  proud 
had  gone  even  over  our  soul. 

5  But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who 
hath  not  given  us  over  for  a prey 
unto  their  teeth. 

6  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a 
bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the  fowl- 
er; the  snare  is  broken,  and  we 
are  delivered. 

7  Our  help  standeth  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

Psalm  125.  Qui  conjidunt. 

They  that  put  their  trust  in  the 
Lord  shall  be  even  as  the 
mount  Sion,  which  may  not  be  re- 
moved, buf  sfandeth  fast  for  ever. 

2  The  hills  stand  about  Jerusa- 
lem ; even  so  standeth  the  Lord 
round  about  his  people,  from  this 
time  forth  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly 
eometh  not  into  the  lot  of  the 
righteous  ; lest  the  righteous  put 
their  hand  unto  wickedness. 

4  Do  well,  O Lord,  unto  those 
that  are  good  and  true  of  heart. 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  back  unto 
their  own  wickedness,  the  Lord 
shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  evil 
doers;  but  peace  shall  be  upon 
Isvael. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  126.  In  convertendo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again 
the  captivity  of  Sion,  then 
were  we  like  unto  them  that 
dream. 

2 Then  was  our  mouth  filled 


with  laughter,  and  our  tongue 
with  joy. 

3 Then  said  they  among  the 
heathen,  the  Lord  hath  done  great 
things  for  them. 

4 Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done  great 
things  for  us  already;  whereof 
we  rmoice. 

5 Turn  our  captivity,  0 Lord, 
as  the  rivers  in  the  south. 

6 They  that  sow  in  tears,  shall 
reap  in  joy. 

7 He  that  now  goeth  on  his 
way  weeping,  and  beareth  forth 
good  seed,  shall  doubtless  come 
again  with  joy,  and  bring  his 
sfijeaves  with  him. 

Psalm  127.  JVisi  Dominus. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the 
house,  their  labour  is  but  lost 
that  build  it. 

2 Exceptthe  Lord  keep  the  city, 
the  watchmen  wakethb^tin  vain. 

3 It  is  but  lost  labour  that  ye 
haste  to  rise  up  early,  and  so 
late  take  rest,  and  eat  the  bread 
of  carefulness ; for  so  he  givetU 
his  beloved  sleep. 

4 Lo,  children  and  the  fruit  ol 
the  womb,  are  an  heritage  and 
gift  that  eometh  of  the  Lord. 

5 Like  as  the  arrows  in  the 
hand  of  the  gi^nt,  even  so  are  the 
young  children. 

6 Happv  is  the  man  that  hath 
his  quiver  Full  of  them;  they  shall 
not  be  ashamed  when  they  speak 
wdth  their  enemies  in  the  gate. 
Psalm  128.  Beati  omnes. 

Blessed  are  all  they  that 
fear  the  Lord,  and  w alk  in 
his  w^ays. 

2 For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labour 
of  thine  hands : O well  is  thee, 
and  happy  shalt  thou  be. 

3 Thy  wife  shall  be  as  the  fruit- 
ful vine  upon  the  w^alls  of  thine 
house. 

4 Thy  children  like  the  olive 
branches,  round  about  thy  table. 

5 Lo,  thus  shall  the  man  be 
blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

6 The  Lord  from  out  of  Sion 
shall  so  bless  thee,  that  thou  shalt 


Day  28. 

see  Jerusalem  in  prosperity  all 
thy  life  long; 

7 Yea,  that  thou  shalt  see  thy 
children’s  children,  and  peace 
upon  Israel. 

Psalm  129.  Smpe  expugnaverunt. 

MAINY  a time  have  they  fought 
against  me  from  my  youth 
up,  may  Israel  now  say ; 

2  Yea,  many  a time  have  they 
vexed  me  from  my  youth  up ; but 
they  have  not  prevailed  against 
me. 

3  The  plowers  plowed  upon 
my  back,  and  made  long  fur- 
rows ; 

4  But  the  righteous  Lord  hath 
hewn  the  snares  of  the  ungodly 
in  pieces. 

6 Let  them  be  confounded  and 
turned  backward,  as  many  as 
have  evil  will  at  Sion. 

6 Let  them  be  even  as  the 
grass  growing  upon  the  house- 
tops, wdiich  withereth  afore  it  be 
plucked  up ; 

7 Whereof  the  mowrer  filleth 
not  his  hand,  neither  he  that 
bindeth  up  the  sheaves  his  bosom. 

8 So  that  they  who  go  by  say 
not  so  much  as,' The  Lord  pros- 
per you,  w^e  wish  you  good  luck 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Psalm  130.  De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I called 
unto  thee,  O Lord;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 

2  O let  thine  ears  consider  well 
the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

3  If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  ex- 
treme to  mark  what  is  done  a- 
miss,  O Lord,  who  may  abide  it.? 

4  F or  there  is  mercy  with  thee ; 
therefore  shalt  thou  be  feared. 

5  I look  for  the  Lord ; my  soul 
doth  w^ait  for  him ; in  his  word 
is  my  trust. 

6  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord 
before  the  morning-w^atch,  1 say, 
before  the  morning-watch. 

7  O Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord ; 
for  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy, 
and  with  him  h plenteous  re- 
demption. 


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8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins; 

Psalm  131.  Domine,  nonest. 

Lord,  I am  nothigh-minded; 
I have  no  proud  looks. 

2  I do  not  exercise  myself  in 
great  matters  which  are  too  high 
for  me; 

3  But  I refrain  my  soul,  and 
keep  it  low,  like  as  a child  that 
is  weaned  from  his  mother:  yea, 
my  soul  is  even  as  a weaned 
child. 

4  O Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord, 
from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 


The  twenty-eighth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  132.  Memento-)  Domine. 

Lord,  remember  David,  and 
all  his  trouble. 

2 How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord, 
and  vowed  a vow  unto  the  Al- 
mighty God  of  Jacob; 

3 I will  not  come  within  the 
tabernacle  of  mine  house,  nor 
climb  up  into  my  bed ; 

4 I will  not  suffer  mine  eyes  to 
sleep,  nor  mine  eye-lids  to  slum- 
ber, neither  the  temples  of  my 
head  to  take  any  rest;  , 

5 Until  I find  out  a place  for 
the  temple  of  the  Lord ; an  habi- 
tation for  the  mighty  God  of  Ja- 
cob. 

6 Lo,  w^e  heard  of  the  same  at 
Ephrata,  and  found  it  in  the 
wood. 

7 We  will  go  into  his  taber- 
nacle, and  fall  low  on  our  knees 
before  his  footstool. 

8 Arise,  O Lord,  into  thy  rest- 
ing-place; thou,  and  the  ark  of 
thy  strength. 

9 Let  thy  priests  be  clothed 
with  rig^hteousness;  and  let  thy 
saints  smg  with  joyfulness. 

10  For  thy  servant  David’s 
sake,  turn  not  aw  ay  the  presence 
of  thine  Anointed. 

11  The  Lord  hath  made  a faith- 
ful oath  unto  David,  and  he  shall 
not  shrink  from  it; 


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12  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body 
shall  I set  upon  thy  seat. 

13  If  thy  children  will  keep  my 
covenant,  and  my  testimonies 
that  I shall  learn  them;  their 
children  also  shall  sit  upon  thy 
§eat  for  evermore. 

14  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen 
Sion  to  be  an  habitation  for  him- 
self: he  hath  longed  for  her. 

15  This  shall  be  my  rest  for 
ever:  here  will  I dwell,  for  1 
have  a delight  therein. 

16 1 will  bless  her  victuals  with 
increase,  and  will  satisfy  her  poor 
with  bread. 

17  I will  deck  her  priests  with 
health,  and  her  saints  shall  re- 
joice and  sing. 

18  There  shall  I make  the 
horn  of  David  to  flourish ; 1 have 
ordained  a lantern  for  mine  An- 
ointed. 

19  As  for  his  enemies,  I shall 
clothe  them  with  shame:  but  up- 
on himself  shall  his  crown  flou- 
rish. 

Psalm  133.  Ecce,  qv/im  honum. 

Behold,  how  good  and  Joy- 
ful a thing  it  is,  brethren,  to 
dwell  together  in  unity. 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  oint- 
ment upon  the  head,  that  ran 
down  unto  the  beard,  even  unto 
Aaron’s  beard,  and  went  down 
to  the  skirts  of  his  clothing. 

3  Like  as  the  dew  of  Hermon, 
which  fell  upon  the  hill  of  Sion. 

4  For  there  the  Lord  promised 
his  blessing,  and  life  for  ever- 
more. 

Psalm  134.  Ecce  nwnc. 

Behold  now,  praise  the 
Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  even  in  the 
courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the 
sanctuary,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord,  that  made  heaven 
and  eartli,  give  thee  blessing  out 
of  Sion. 


Psalm  135.  Laudaie  Komen, 

O PRAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye 
the  name  of  the  Lord ; praise 
it,  O ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 

2 Ye  that  stand  in,  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  in  the  courts  of  the 
house  of  our  God. 

3 O praise  the  Lord ; for  the 
Lord  Is  gracious : O sing  praises 
unto  his  name ; for  it  is  lovely. 

4 For  why  ^ the  Lord  hath  cho- 
sen Jacob  unto  himself,  and  Is- 
rael for  his  own  possession. 

6 For  I know  that  the  Lord  is 
great,  and  that  our  Lord  is  above 
all  gods. 

6 Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased, 
that  did  he  in  heaven,  and  in 
earth;  in  the  sea,  and  in  all  deep 
places, 

7 He  bringeth  forth  the  clouds 
from  the  ends  of  the  world,  and 
sendeth  forth  lightnings  with  the 
rain,  bringing  the  winds  out  of 
bis  treasures. 

8 He  smote  the  first  born  of 
Egypt,  both  of  man  and  beast. 

9 He  hath  sent  tokens  and  won- 
ders into  the  midst  of  thee,  O thou 
land  of  Egypt;  upon  Pharaoh, 
and  all  his  servants. 

10  He  smote  divers  nations, 
and  slew  mighty  kinp ; 

11  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amo- 
rites ; and  Og,  the  king  of  Ba 
san ; and  all  the  kingdoms  of 
Canaan ; 

12  And  gave  their  land  to  be 
an  heritage,  even  an  heritage  un- 
to Israel,  fils  people. 

13  Thy  name,  O Lord,  endur- 
eth  for  ever;  so  doth  thy  memo- 
rial, O Lord,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  avenge 
his  people,  and  be  gracious  unto 
his  servants. 

15  As  for  the  images  of  the 
heathen,  they  are  but  silver  and 
gold;  the  work  of  men’s  hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  and 
speak  not ; eyes  have  they,  but 
they  see  not. 

17  They  have  ears,  ai;vl  yet 


Day  28. 

they  hear  not;  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are 
like  unto  them ; and  so  are  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  them. 

19  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house 
of  Israel;  praise  the  Lord,  ye 
bouse  of  Aaron. 

20  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house 
of  Levi ; ye  that  fear  the  Lord 
praise  the  Lord. 

21  Praised  be  the  Lord  out  of 
Sion,  who  dwelieth  at  Jerusalem. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  136.  Conjitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord; 

for  he  is  pacious,  and  his 
merey  endureth  for  ever. 

2  0 give  tlianks  unto  the  God 
of  all  gods;  for  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever. 

3  0 thank  the  Lord  of  all 
lords  ; for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

4  Who  only  doeth  great  won 
ders;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

5  Who  by  his  excellent  wis- 
dom made  the  heavens;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  WHio  laid  outtheearth  above 
the  waters;  for  his  mercy  endur 
eth  for  ever. 

7  Who  hath  made  great  lights; 
for  hi.s  mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

^ 8 The  sun  to  rule  the  day;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

9  The  moon  and  the  stars  to 
govern  the  night ; for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who  smote  Egypt,  with 
their  first-born  ; for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever ; 

11  Andbrought  out  Israel  from 
among  them;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever; 

12  With  a mighty  hand  and 
stretched-out  arm;  tor  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

13  Who  divided  the  Red  Sea 
in  two  parts;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth forever; 

H And  made  Israel  to  go 


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through  the  midst  of  it;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

15  But  as  for  Pharaoh,  and  his 
host,  he  overthrew  them  in  the 
Red  Sea;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

16  Who  led  his  people  through 
the  wilderness;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

17  Who  smote  great  kings; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

18  Yea,  and  slew  mighty 
kings;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever; 

19  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amo- 
rites ; for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever; 

20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Basan ; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

21  And  gave  away  their  land 
for  an  heritage  ; for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

22  Even  for  an  heritage  unto 
Israel,  his  servant;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us  when 
we  w ere  in  trouble ; for  his  mer- 
cy endureth  for  ever ; 

24  And  hath  delivered  us  from 
our  enemies ; for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

26  O give  thanks  unto  the  God 
of  heaven ; for  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever. 

27  O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord 
of  lords;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

Psalm  137.  Super  Jlumina. 

JgY  the  waters  of  Babylon  we 


sat  down  and  wept,  when 
we  remembered  thee,  O Sion. 

2 As  for  our  harps,  w^e  hanged 
them  up  upon  the  trees  that  are 
therein. 

3 For  they  that  led  us  away 
captive,  required  of  us  then  h 
song,  and  melody  in  our  heavi- 
ness ; Sing  us  one  of  the  songs 
of  Sion. 

4 How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord  s 
song  in  a strange  land  ? 

6 If  I forget  thee,  0 Jerusalem 


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let  my  right  hand  forget  her  cun 
ning. 

6 If  I do  not  remember  thee, 
let  my  tongue  cleave  to  the  roof 
of  my  mouth ; yea,  if  1 prefer  not 
Jerusalem  in  my  mirth. 

7 Remember  the  children  of 
Edom,  O Lord,  in  the  day  of  Je- 
rusalem ; how  they  said,  Down 
with  it,  down  with  it,  even  to  the 
ground. 

^ 0 daughter  of  Babylon,  wast- 
ed with  misery ; yea,  happy  shall 
he  be  that  rewardeth  thee  as  thou 
hast  served  us. 

9 Blessed  shall  he  be  that  tak- 
eth  thy  children,  and  throweth 
them  against  the  stones. 

Psalm  138.  Confitebor  tibi. 

I WILL  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O Lord,  with  my  whole  heart; 
even  before  the  gods  will  1 sing 
praise  unto  thee. 

2 I will  worship  toward  thy 
holy  temple,  and  praise  thy  name, 
because  of  thy  loving-kindness 
and  truth  ; for  thou  hast  magnin- 
ed  thy  name  and  thy  word  above 
all  things. 

3 When  I called  upon  thee, 
thou  heardest  me ; and  enduedst 
mv  soul  with  much  strength. 

*4  All  the  kings  of  the  earth 
shall  praise  thee,  O Lord;  for 
they  have  heard  the  words  of  thy 
mouth.  . 

5 Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the 
ways  of  the  Lord,  that  great  is 
the  gkirv  of  the  Lord. 

6 For  though  the  Lord  be  high, 
vet  hath  he  respect  unto  the  low- 
ly; as  for  the  proud,  he  behold- 
eth  them  afar  olf. 

7 Though  I walk  in  the  midst 
of  trouble,  yet  shalt  thou  refresh 
me;  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thy 
band  upon  the  furiousness  of  mine 
enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall 
save  me. 

8 The  Lord  shall  make  good 
his  loving-kindness  toward  me  ; 
yea,  thy  mercy,  O Lord,  endureth 
for  ever;  despise  not  then  the 
works  of  tlrhie  own  hand^. 


Day  29. 

The  tweniq-ninih  Day. 
MORNIiNG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  139.  Doviine,probasti. 

OL0RD,  thou  hast  searched 
me  out,  and  known  me; 
thou  knowest  ray  down-sitting, 
and  mine  up-rising ; thou  under- 
stande.st  my  thoughts  long  before. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path,  and 
about  my  bed ; and  spiest  out  all 
my  ways. 

3  For  lo,  there  is  not  a word  in 
my  tongue,  but  thou,  O Lord, 
kriowest  it  altogether. 

4  Thou  hast  fashioned  me  be- 
hind and  before,  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me. 

5  Such  knowledge  is  too  won- 
derful and  excellent  for  me;  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

6  Whither  shall  I go  then  from 
thy  Spirit,  or  whither  shall  1 g.o 
then  from  thy  presence.? 

7  If  1 climb  up  into  heaven, 
thou  art  there ; if  I go  down  to 
hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

8  If  I take  the  wings  of  the 
morning,  and  remain  in  the  ut- 
termost parts  of  the  sea; 

9  Even  there  also  shall  thy 
hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right  hand 
shall  hold  me. 

lb  If  I say,  Peradventure  the 
darkness  shall  cover  me;  then 
shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

11  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no 
darkness  with  thee,  but  the  night 
is  as  clear  as  the  day ; the  dai’k- 
ness  and  light  to  thee  ai-e  both 

12  For  my  reins  are  thine ; 
thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother’s  womb. 

13  I will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  for  I am  tearfully  and  won- 
derfully made:  marvellous  are 
thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
kiioweth  right  well. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid  from 
thee,  though  I be  made  secretly, 
and  fashioned  beneath  in  the 
earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  sub- 
rtance.  yet  being  imperfect;  and 


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in  thy  book  were  all  my  members 
written ; 

16  Which  day  by  day  were  fa- 
shioned, when  as  yet  there  was 
none  of  them. 

17  How  dear  are  thy  counsels 
unto  me,  O God;  O hdw^  great  is 
the  sum  of  them ! 

18  If  1 tell  them,  they  are 
more  in  number  than  the  sand ; 
when  I wake  up,  I am  present 
with  thee. 

19  Wilt  thou  not  slay  the  wick- 
ed, O God.?  Depart  from  me,  ye 
blood-thirsty  men. 

20  For  they  speak  unrighte- 
ously against  thee;  and  thine 
enemies  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I hate  them,  O Lord, 
that  hate  thee.?  and  am  not  I 
grieved  with  those  that  rise  up 
against  thee  ? 

22  Yea,  I hate  them  right  sore; 
even  as  though  they  were  mine 
enemies. 

* 23  Try  me,  O God,  and  seek 
the  ground  of  my  heart;  prove 
me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

24  Look  well  if  there  be  any 
way  of  wickedness  in  me;  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  140.  Eripe  me,  Domine. 

Deliver  me,  O Lord,  from 
the  evil  man ; and  preserve 
me  from  the  wicked  man; 

2  Who  imagine  mischief  in 
their  hearts,  and  stir  up  strife  all 
the  day  long. 

3  They  have  sharpened  their 
tongues  like  a serpent;  adder’s 
poison  is  under  tJieir  lips. 

4  Keep  me,  0 Lord,  from  the 
hands  of  the  ungodly;  preserve 
me  from  the  wicked  men,  who 
are  purposed  to  overthrow  my 
goings. 

5  The  proud  have  laid  a snare 
for  me,  and  spread  a net  abroad 
with  cords;  yea,  and  set  traps  in 
my  w^ay. 

6  I said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou 
art  my  God,  hear  tlie  voice  of  my 
prayers,  0 Lord 


7 0 Lord  God,  thou  strength  of 
my  health;  thou  Cast  covered 
my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 

8 Let  not  the  ungodly  have  his 
desire,  O Lord;  let  not  his  mis- 
chievous imagination  prosper, 
lest  they  be  too  proud. 

9 Let  the  mischief  of  their  own 
lips  fall  upon  the  head  of  them 
that  compass  me  about. 

10  Let  hot  burning  coals  fafl 
upon  them ; let  them  be  cast  into 
tije  fire,  and  into  the  pit,  that  they 
never  rise  up  again. 

11  A man  full  of  words  shall 
not  prosper  upon  the  earth : evil 
shall  hunt  the  wicked  person,  to 
overthrow^  him. 

12  Sure  I am  that  the  Lord  will 
avenge  the  poor,  and  maintain 
the  cause  of  the  helpless. 

13  The  righteous  also  shall 
give  thanks  unto  thy  name ; and 
the  just  shall  continue  in  thy 
sight. 

Psalm  141.  Domine,  clamavi. 

Lord,  I call  upon  thee ; haste 
thee  unto  me,  and  consider 
my  voice,  when  I cry  unto  thee. 

2 Let  my  praver  be  set  forth 
in  thy  sight  as  the  incense ; and 
let  the  lilting  up  of  my  hands  be 
an  evening  sacrifice. 

3 Seta  watch,  0 Lord, before 
my  mouth,  and  keep  the  door  of 
my  lips. 

4 O let  not  mine  heart  be  in- 
clined to  any  evil  thing;  let  me 
not  be  occupied  in  ungodly 
wmrks  with  the  men  that  work 
wickedness,  lest  I eat  of  such 
things  as  please  them. 

5 Let  the  righteous  rather  smite 
me  friewdly,  and  reprove  me. 

6 But  let  not  their  precious 
balms  break  my  head;  yea,  I 
will  pray  yet  against  their  wick- 
edness. 

7 Let  their  judges  be  over- 
thrown in  the  stony  places,  that 
they  may  hear  my  words ; for 
they  are  sweet. 

8 Our  bones  lie  scattered  be- 
fore the  pit,  like  as  when  one 


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breaketh  and  heweth  wood  upon 
the  earth. 

9 But  mine  eyes  look  unto 
thee,  O Lord  God;  in  thee  is 
my  trust ; O cast  not  out  my  soul. 

10  Keep  me  from  the  snare 
that  they  have  laid  for  me,  and 
from  the  traps  of  the  wicked 
doers. 

11  Let  the  ungodly  fall  into 
their  own  nets  together,  and  let 
me  ever  escape  them. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  142.  Voce  mea  ad  Dommum. 

I  CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my 
voice;  yea,  *"'^^en  unto  the 
Lord  did  1 ma^  my  supplica- 
tion. 

2  I poured  out  my  complaints 
before  him,  and  showed  him  of 
my  trouble. 

3  When  my  spirit  was  in  hea- 
viness, thou  knowest  my  path  ; 
in  the  way  wherein  I w’alked, 
have  they  privily  laid  a snare  for 
me. 

4  I looked  also  upon  my  right 
hand,  and  saw  there  was  no  man 
that  would  know  me. 

5  I had  no  place  to  flee  unto, 
and  no  man  cared  for  my  soul. 

6  I cried  unto  thee,  O Lord, 
and  said,  Thou  art  my  hope,  and 
my  portion  in  the  land  of  the 
living.  . 

7  Consider  my  complaint;  for 
I am  brought  very  low. 

8  0 deliver  me  from  my  per- 
secutors, for  they  are  too  strong 
for  me. 

9  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison, 
that  I may  give  thanks  unto  thy 
name ; wl  ich  thing  if  thou  wilt 
grant  \^c,tiien  shall  the  righte- 
ous resort  unto  my  company. 
Psalm  143.  Doinine,  exaudi. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0 Lord, 
and  consider  my  desire; 
liearken  unto  me  for  thy  truth 
and  righteousness’  sake. 

2 And  enter  not  into  judgment 
with  iby  servant;  for  in  thy  sight 
shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

* 3 For  the  enemy  hath  perse- 


cuted my  soul;  he  hath  smitten 
my  life  down  to  the  ground ; he 
ha^th  laid  me  in  the  darkness,  as 
the  men  that  have  been  long 
dead. 

4 Therefore  is  my  spirit  vexed 
within  me,  and  my  heart  within 
me  is  desolate. 

5 Yet  do  I remember  the  time 
past:  I muse  upon  all  thy  works; 
yea,  I exercise  myself  in  the 
works  of  thy  hands. 

6 1 stretch  forth  my  hands  un- 
to thee ; my  soul  gaspeth  unto 
thee  as  a thirsty  land. 

7 Hear  me,  0 Lord,  and  that 
soon;  for  my  spirit  waxeth  faint: 
hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I 
be  like  unto  them  that  go  down 
into  the  pit 

8 O let  me  hear  thy  loving- 
kindness betimes  in  the  morning^ 
for  in  thee  is  my  trust:  show 
thou  me  the  way  that  I should 
walk  in ; for  I lift  up  my  soul 
unto  thee. 

9 Deliver  me,  O Lord,  from 
mine  enemies;  for  I flee  unto 
thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing 
that  pleaseth  thee ; for  thou  art 
my  God:  lei  thy  loving  Spirit 
lead  me  forth  into  the  land  ot 
righteousness. 

11  Quicken  me,  O Lord,  for 
thy  name’s  sake ; and  for  thy 
righteousness’  sake  bring  my 
soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  goodness  slay 
mine  enemies,  and  destroy  all 
them  that  vex  my  soul ; for  I am 
thy  servant. 

The  thirtieth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  144.  Bened ictus  Dominns. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord,  my 
strength,  who  teach eth  my 
hands  to  w ar,  and  my  fingers  tJ 
fight. 

2 My  hope  and  my  fortress,  my 
castle  and  deliverer,  my  defend- 
er, in  whom  1 trust;  who  sub- 
dueth  my  people  that  bunder  me 


Day  30.  THi:  V: 

3 Lord,  what  h-  man,  (hat  thou 
bast  such  respect  unto  him?  orthe 
son  of  man,  that  thou  so  rcgardest 
him? 

4 Man  is  like  a thing-  of  naught; 
his  time  passeth  away  like  a 
shadow. 

5 Bow  thy  heavens,  O Lord, 
and  come  down ; touch  the  moun- 
tains, and  they  shall  smoke. 

6 Cast  forth  thy  lightning,  and 
tear  them;  shoot  out  thine  ar- 
rows, and  consume  them. 

7 Send  down  thine  hand  from 
above;  deliver  me,  and  take  me 
out  of  the  great  waters,  from  the 
band  of  strange  children; 

8 Whose  mouth  talketh  of  vani- 
ty, and  their  right  hand  is  a right 
hand  of  wickedness. 

9 I will  sing  a new  song  unto 
thee,  O God;  and  sing  praises  un- 
to thee  upon  a ten-stringed  lute. 

10  Thou  hast  given  victory 
unto  kings,  and  hast  delivered 
David,  thy  servant,  from  the  peril 
of  the  sword. 

11  Save  me,  and  deliver  me 
from  the  hand  of  strange  chil-, 
dren,  whose  mouth  talketh  of 
vanity,  and  their  right  hand  is  a 
right  hand  of  iniquity; 

12  That  our  sons  may  grow  up 
as  the  young  plants,  and  tliat  our 
daughters  may  be  as  the  polished 
corners  of  the  temple ; 

13  That  our  garners  maybe  full 
and  plenteous  with  all  manner  of 
store  ; that  our  sheep  may  bring 
forth  thousands,  and  ten  thou- 
sands in  our  streets; 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be 
strong  to  labour;  that  there  be 
no  decay,  no  leading  into  capti- 
vity, and  no  complaining  in  our 
streets. 

15  Happy  are  the  people  that 
are  in  such  a case;  yea,  blessed 
are  the  people  who  have  the  Lord 
for  their  God. 

Psalm  145.  Exaltabo  te-,  Deus. 

I WILL  magnify  thee,  O God, 
,ny  King;  I will  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever 
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2 Every  day  will  i give  thanks 
unto  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  for 
ever  and  ever. 

3 Great  is  the  Lord,  and  mar- 
vellous, w^orthy  to  be  praised; 
there  is  no  end'of  his  greatness. 

4 One  generation  shall  praise 
thy  works  unto  another,  and  de- 
clare thy  power. 

5 As  tor  me,  I will  be  talking 
of  thy  w'orship,  thy  glory,  thy 
praise,  and  wondrous  works; 

6 So  that  men  shall  speak  of 
the  might  of  thy  marvellous  acts; 
and  1 will  also  tell  of  thy  great- 
ness. 

7 The  memorial  of  thine  abun- 
dant kindness  shall  beshow'ed; 
and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righte- 
ousness. 

8 The  Lord  is  gracious  and 
merciful;  long-suffering,  and  of 
great  goodness. 

9 The  Lord  is  loving  unto  eve- 
ry man,  and  his  mercy  is  over  all 
his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  praise  thee, 
O Lord;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

1 1 They  show  the  glory  of  thy 
kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  pbw  er 

12  That  thy  power,  thy  glorv, 
and  mightiness  of  thy  kingdom, 
might  be  known  unto  men. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlast- 
ing kingdom,  and  thy  dominion 
eiidureth  throughout  all  ages. 

14  The  Lord  upholdethall  such 
as  fall,  and  liftethupall  those  that 
are  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon 
thee,  O Lord;  and  thou  .givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16 Thou  openestthine hand, and 
fillest  all  things  living  with  plen- 
teousness. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in 
all  his  w^ays,  and  holy  in  all  his 
works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all 
them  that  call  upon  him ; yea,  all 
such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of 
them  that  fear  him;  he  also  will 


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hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  them 

20  The  Lord  preservelh  all 
them  that  love  him ; but  scatter- 
eth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the 
praise  of  the  Lord ; and  let  all  flesh 
oive  thanks  unto  his  holy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  146.  Lauda,  anima  mm. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O my  soul: 
while  I live,  will  I praise  the 
Lord;  yea,  as  long  as  I have  any 
being,  I will  sing  praises  unto  my 
God. 

2 O put  not  your  trust  in 
princes,  nor  in  any  child  of  man ; 
for  there  is  no  help  in  them. 

3 For  when  the  breath  of  man 
goeth  forth,  he  shall  turn  again  to 
his  earth,  and  then  all  his  thoughts 
perish. 

4 Blessed  is  he  that  hath  the 
God  of  Jacob  for  his  help ; and 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  bis  God; 

5 Who  made  heaven  and  earth, 
the  sea  and  all  that  therein  is ; who 
keepeth  his  promise  for  ever ; 

6 Who  helpeth  them  to  right 
that  suffer  wrong;  who  feedeth 
the  hungry. 

7 The  Lord  looseth  men  out  ot 
prison ; the  Lord  giveth  sight  to 
the  blind. 

8 The  Lord  helpeth  them  that 
are  fallen ; the  Lord  careth  for  the 
righteous. 

9 The  Lord  careth  for  the  stran- 
ger; he  defendeth  the  fatherless 
and  w^idow : as  for  the  way  of  the 
ungod  ly  ,he  turneth  it  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God,  O Sion, 
shall  be  King  for  evermore,  and 
throughout  all  generations. 
EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  147.  LaudoUe  Dominum. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord ; for  it  is  a 
good  thing  to  sing  praises  un- 
to our  God;  yea,  a joyful  and 
pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be  thankful. 

2 The  Lord  doth  build  up  Je- 
rusalem, and  gather  together  the 
outcasts  of  Israel. 

3 He  lieuleth  tho3e  thatare  bro- 


ken in  heart,  and  giveth  medicine 
to  heal  their  sickness. 

4 He  telleth  the  number  of  the 
stars,  and  calleth  them  all  by 
their  names. 

5 Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great 
is  his  power;  yea,  and  his  wis- 
dom is  infinite. 

6 The  Lord  setteth  up  the 
meek,  and  bringeth  the  ungodly 
down  to  the  ground. 

7 O Sing  unto  the  Lord  with 
thanksgiving;  sing  praises  upon 
the  harp  unto  our  God; 

8 Who  covereth  the  heaven 
with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain 
for  tue  earth ; and  makeih  the 
grass  to  grow  upon  the  moun- 
tains, and  herb  for  the  use  of 
men ; 

9 Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the 
cattle,  and  feedeth  the  young 
rav^ens  that  call  upon  him.  ^ 

‘ 10  He  hath  no  pleasure  in  the 
strength  of  an  horse ; neither  de- 
lighteth  he  in  anv  man’s  legs.  ^ 

11  But  the  Loras  delight  is  in 
them  that  fear  him,  and  put  their 
trust  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O Jerusa-  ' 
lern;  praise  thy  God,  0 Sion; 

13  For  he  hath  made  fast  the 
bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath  bless- 
ed thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy 
borders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the 
flour  of  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  com- 
mandment upon  earth,  and  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool, 
and  scattereth  the  hoar  frost  like 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like 
morals ; who  is  able  to  abide  his 
frostr 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word, 
and  melteth  them  ; he  blowetli 
with  his  wind,  and  the  waters 
flow. 

19  ile  showeth  his  word  unto 
Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordinances 
unto  Israel. 

20  He  bath  not  dealt  SO  Wiltt 


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any  nation ; nRitlicr  have  tlie 
heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

Psalm  148.  Laudate  Dcminum. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord  of  hea- 
ven; praise  him  in  the 
height. 

2 Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of 
his;  praise  him,  all  his  host. 

3 Praise  him,  sun  and  moon ; 
praise  him,  ail  ye  stars  and 
tight. 

4 Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens, 
and  ye  waters  that  are  above  the 
heavens. 

5 Let  them  praise  the  name  of 
the  Lord;  for  he  spake  the  word, 
and  they  were  made;  he  com- 
manded, and  th^y  were  created. 

6 He  hath  made  them  fast  for 
ever  and  ever;  he  hath  given 
them  a law,  whicli  shall  not  be 
broken.  i 

7 Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth, 
ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps; 

8 Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  va- 

Eonrs,  wind  and  storm,  fulfilling 
is  word ; 

9 Mountains  and  all  hills; 
fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars; 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle;  worms 
and  feathered  fowls; 

11  Kings  of  the  earth  and  all 
people ; princes  and  all  judges  of 
the  world; 

12  Young  men  and  maidens, 
old  men  and  children,  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord ; for  his  name 
only  is  excellent,  and  his  praise 
above  heaven  and  earth. 

13  He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of 
his  people:  all  his  saints  shall 
praise  him;  even  the  children  of 
Israel,  even  the  people  that  serv- 
eth  him. 


Psalm  149.  Caniale  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new 
song;  let  the  congregation 
of  saints  praise  him. 

2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that 
made  him,  and  let  the  children  of 
Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

3  Let  them  praise  his  name  in 
the  dance  ; let  them  sing  praises 
unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure 
in  his  people,  and  helpeth  the 
meek-hearted. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with 
•lory;  let  them  rejoice  in  their 
)eds. 

6  Let  the  praises  of  God  be  in 
their  mouth,  and  a two-edged 
sword  in  their  hands: 

7  To  be  avenged  of  the  hea- 
then, and  to  rebuke  the  people; 

8  To  bind  tlieir  kings  in  chains, 
and  their  nobles  with  links  ot 
iron. 

9  That  they  may  be  avenged  of 
them;  as  it  is  written,  Such  ho- 
nour have  all  his  saints. 

Psalm  150.  Laud  ate  Domimim . 

Ol^RAISE  God  in  his  holiness; 

praise  him  in  the  firmament 
of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts ; 
praise  him  according  to  his  ex- 
cellent greatness. 

3  Praise  him  in  the  sound  of 
the  trumpet;  praise  him  upon 
the  lute  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  in  the  cymbals 
and  dances ; praise  him  upon  the 
strings  and  pipe. 

5  Praise  him  upon  the  well- 
tuned  cymbals  ; praise  him  upon 
the  loud  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  thing  that  hath 
1 breath  praise  the  Lord. 


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ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION, 

As  establislied  by  the  Bishops,  the  Cler^,  and  Laitjr  of  the  Protestant  Episcojal 
Church  in  the  United  States  of  America,  in  Convention,  on  the  twelfth  Day  of 
, September,  in  the  Year  of  our  Lord  1801. 


Art.  I.  faith  in  the  Holy  Trinity. 

There  is  but  one  living  and  true 
God,  everlasting,  without  body, 
parts,  or  passions*,  of  infinite  power, 
wisdom,  and  goodness  j the  Maker  and 
Preserver  of  all  things  both  visible  and 
invisible.  And  in  unity  of  this  Godhead, 
there  be  three  persons,  of  one  substance, 
power,  and  eternity,  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Art.  II.  Of  the  Wnrd^  or  Son  of  Gody 
which  was  made  very  man. 

The  Son,  which  is  the  Word  of  the  Fa- 
ther, begotten  from  everlasting  of  the 
Father,  the  very  and  eternal  God,  of  one 
substance  with  the  Father,  took  Man’s 
nature  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  Vir- 
gin, of  her  substance : so  that  two  whole 
and  perfect  Natures,  that  is  to  say,  the 
Godhead  and  Manhood,  were  joined  to- 
gether in  one  Person,  never  to  be  divided, 
whereof  is  one  Christ,  very  God,  and 
very  Man ; who  truly  suffered,  was  cru- 
cified, dead,  and  buried,  to  reconcile  his 
Father  to  us,  and  to  be  a sacrifice,  not 
only  for  original  guilt,  but  also  for  actual 
sins  of  men. 

Art.  III.  Of  the  going  dovm  of  Christ 
into  Hell. 

As  Christ  died  for  us,  and  was  buried  *, 
so  also  is  it  to  be  believed,  that  he  went 
down  into  hell. 

Art.  IV.  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 
Christ  did  truly  rise  again  from  death, 
and  took  again  his  body,  with  flesh, 
bones,  and  all  things  appertaining  to  the 
perfection  of  Man’s  nature,  wherewith 
he  ascended  into  Heaven,  and  there  sit- 
teth,  until  he  return  to  judge  all  men  at 
the  last  day. 

Art.  V.  Of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son,  is  of  one  Substance, 
Majesty  and  Glory  with  the  Father  and 
the  Son,  very  cind  eternal  God. 

Art.  VI.  Of  the  Sufdciency  of  the  Holy 
Scriptures  for  Salvation. 

Holy  Scripture  containeth  all  things 
necessary  to  Salvation : so  that  whatso- 
ever is  not  read  therein,  nor  may  be 
proved  thereby,  is  not  to  be  required  of  any 
man,  that  it  should  be  believed  as  an  arti- 
cle of  the  Faith,  or  be  thought  requisite 
or  necessary  to  Salvation.  In  the  name 
of  the  Holy  Scripture  we  do  under- 


stand those  Canonical  Books  of  the  Old 
and  New  Testament,  of  Whose  Authority 
was  never  any  doubt  in  the  Church. 

S Of  the  Names  and  Number  of  the  Ca- 
nonical Books. 

Genesis,  Exodus,  Leviticus,  Numeri, 
Deuteronomium,  Joshue,  Judges,  Ruth, 
The  First  Book  ^ Samuel,  The  Second 
Book  of  Samuel,  The  First  Book^  Kings, 
The  Second  Book  of  Kings,  The  First 
Book  of  Chronicles,  The  Second  Book  of 
Chronicles,  The  First  Book  of  Esdras,  The 
Second  Book  of  Esdras,  The  Book  of  Hes- 
ter, The  Book  of  Job,  The  Psalms,  The 
Proverbs,  Ecclesiastes  or  Preacher,  Canti- 
ca  or  Songs  of  Solomon,  Four  Prophets 
the  greater.  Twelve  Prophets  the  less. 

And  the  other  Books  (as  Hierome  saith) 
the  Church  doth  read  for  example  of  life 
and  instruction  of  mandlij.s  *,  but  yet  doth 
it  not  apply  them  to  establish  any  doc- 
ti*ine  5 such  are  these  following : 

The  Third  Book  of  Esdras,  The  Fourth 
Book  of  Esdras,  The  Book  of  Tobias,  The 
Book  of  Judith,  The  rest  of  the  Book  of 
Hester,  The  Book  of  Wisdom,  Jesus  the 
Son  of  Sirach,  Baruch  the  Prophet,  The 
Song  of  the  three  Children,  The  Stoi'vof 
Susanna,  Of  Bel  and  the  Dragon,  The 
Prayer  of  Manasses,  The  First  Book  of 
Macccd>ees,  The  Second  Book  of  Macca- 
bees. 

All  the  Books  of  the  New  Testament, 
as  they  are  commonly  received,  we  do 
receive  and  account  them  Canonical. 

Art.  VII.  Of  the  Old  Testament. 

The  Old  Testament  is  not  contrary  to 
the  New  *,  for  both  in  the  Old  and  New 
Testament  everlasting  life  is  offered  to 
mankind  by  Christ,  w5io  is  the  only  Me- 
diator betw*een  God  and  Man,  being  both 
God  and  Man.  Wherefore  they  are  not 
to  be  heard,  which  feign  that  the  Old  Fa- 
thers did  look  only  for  transitory  Pro- 
mises. Although  the  Law  given  from 
God  by  Moses,  as  touching  Ceremonies 
and  Rites,  do  not  bind  Christian  men, 
nor  the  Civil  Precepts  thereof  ought  of 
necessity  to  be  received  in  any  Com- 
monwealth *,  yet  notwithstanding,  no 
Christian  man  whatsoever  is  free  from 
the  obedience  of  the  Commandments 
which  ai’e  called  moral. 

Art.  Vlll.  Of  the  Creeds, 

The  Nicene  Creed,  and  that  which  is 
commonly  called  the  Apostles  Ci'eeii, 


ARTICLES  C 

ought  thoroughly  to  be  received  and  be- 
lieved : for  they  may  be  proved  by  most 
certain  warrants  of  holy  Scriptui  e. 

Art.  IX.  Of  Original  or  Birth-Sin. 
Original  sin  standeth  not  in  the  fol- 
lowing of  Adam  (as  the  Pelagians  do 
vainly  talk  *,)  but  it  isthe  fault  and  coiTup- 
tion  of  the  nature  of  ev  ery  man.  that  na- 
turally is  engendered  of  the  offspring  of 
Adam.,  whereby  man  is  very  far  gone 
from  original  righteousness,  and  is  of  his 
own  nature  inclined  to  evil,  so  that  the 
flesh  lusteth  always  contrary  to  the  Spirit^ 
and  therefore  in  every  iierson  Lx'rn  into 
this  world,  itdeserveth  God’s  wiuth  and 
damnation.  And  tiiis  infection  of  nature 
doth  remain,  yea,  in  them  that  are  rege- 
nerated ; whereby  the  lust  of  the  flesh, 
called  in  Greek  ^povurxdi  which 

somedo  expound  the  Wisdom,  some  Sen- 
suality, some  the  Affection,  some  the  De- 
sire of  the  Flesh,  is  not  subject  to  the  Law 
of  God.  And  although  there  is  no  condem- 
nation for  them  that  believe  and  are  bap- 
tized; yet  the  Apostle  doth  confess,  that 
concupiscence  and  lust  hath  of  itself  the 
nature  of  sm. 

Art.  X.  Of  Free-Will. 

The  condition  of  roan  after  the  fall  of 
AdaiTL,  is  such,  that  he  cannot  turn  and 
prepare  himself,  by  his  own  natuml 
strength  and  good  works,  to  faith,  and 
calling  upon  God : wherefore  we  have 
no  power  to  do  good  works  pleasant  and 
acceptable  to  God,  without  the  grace  of 
God  by  Christ  preventing  us,  that  we 
may  have  a good  will,  and  working  with 
u$,  when  we  nave  that  good  will. 

Art.  XI.  Of  the  Justification  of  Man. 
We  are  accounted  righteous  before 
God,  only  for  the  Merit  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ  by  Faitli ; and  not 
for  our  own  Works  or  Deservin^^s. 
Wherefore,  tliat  wc  ore  justified  by  Faith 
only,  is  a most  wholesome  doctrine,  and 
very  full  of  comfort,  as  more  largely  is 
expressed  in  the  Homily  of  Juslification. 

Art.  XII.  Of  (rood  Works. 

Albeit  that  good  Works,  which  arc  the 
Fruits  of  Faith,  and  follow  afU'r  Justifi- 
cation, cannot  put  away  our  sins,  and  en- 
dure the  severity  of  God’s  Ju  gment; 
vet  are  they  pleasing  and  acceptable  to 
God  in  Christ,  and  do  sprin^^  out  neces- 
sarily of  a true  and  lively  h aith ; inso- 
much that  by  them  a lively  Faith  may  be 
as  evidently  known,  as  a tree  discerned 
by  the  faiit. 

Art.  XIII.  Of  Works  he  fore  Justification. 

Works  done  before  tlie  grace  of  Christ 
and  the  inspiration  of  his  Spirit,  are  not 
pleasant  to  God, forasmuch  as  J bey  spring 
uot  of  Faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  neither  do 


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they  make  men  meet  to  receive  gi’ace,  or 
(as  the  School-Authors  say)  deserve  grace 
of  cougruity : yea  rather,  for  that  they 
are  uot  done  as  God  bath  willed  and 
commanded  them  to  be  done,  we  doubt 
not  but  they  have  the  nature  of  sin. 

Art.  XiV.  Of  Works  of  Supererogation. 

Voluntary  Works,  besides  over  and 
a.bove  God’s  Commandments,  which  they 
tali  Works  of  Supererogation,  cannot  be 
taught  without  arrogancy  and  impiety. 
For  by  them  men  do  declare,  That  they 
do  not  only  render  unto  God  as  much  as 
they  are  bound  to  do,  but  tiiat  they  do 
more  for  his  sake  than  of  bounden  duty 
is  required : Whereas  Christ  saith  plain- 
ly, When  ye  have  done  all  that  are  com- 
liianded  to  you,  say,  We  are  unprofitable 
servants. 

Art.  XV.  Of  Christ  alone  without  sin, 

Christ  in  the  truth  of  our  nature,  was 
made  like  unto  us  in  all  things,  sin  only 
except,  from  which  lie  was  clearly  void, 
both  in  his  flesh,and  in  his  spirit.  lie  came 
to  be  a Lamb  without  spot,  who  by  sa- 
crifice of  himself  once  made,  should  take 
away  the  sins  of  the  world ; and  sin  (as 
8t.  John  saith)  was  not  in  him.  But 
all  we  the  rest  (although  baptized  and 
born  again  in  Christ)  yet  offend  in  many 
things ; and  if  we  say  we  have  no  sin, 
we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is 
not  in  us. 

Art.  XVI.  Of  sin  after  Baptism. 

Not  every  deadly  sin,  willingly  com- 
mitted after  Baptism,  is  sin  agaiiist  tho 
Holy  Ghost,  and  unpardonable.  Where- 
fore the  grant  of  repentance  is  not  to  i)e 
denied  to  such  as  fall  into  sin  after  Bap- 
tism. After  we  liave  received  the  Holy 
Ghost,  we  may  depart  from  grace  given, 
and  fall  into  sin,  and  by  the  grace  of  God 
(we  may)  arise  agjiin,  and  amend  our  lives. 
And  therefore  they  are  to  be  condemned, 
which  say,  they  can  no  more  sin  as  long 
as  they  live  here,  or  deny  the  place  of 
forgiveness  to  such  as  truly  repent. 

Art.  XVII.  Of  Predestination  and 
Election. 

Predestination  to  life  is  the  everlasting 
puiqwse  of  Go<i,  whereby  (before  the 
foundations  of  the  world  Avere  laid)  he 
hath  constantly  decreed  by  his  counsel, 
secret  to  us,  to  deliver  from  curse  and 
damnation,  those  Avhom  he  hath  chosen 
in  Chrisi  out  of  mankind,  and  to  bring 
them  by  Christ  to  everlasting  salvation, 
as  vessels  made  to  honour.  Wherefore 
thtw,  which  be  endued  w ith  so  excellent 
a benefit  of  God,  be  called  according  to 
God’s  ])uq)ose  by  bis  Spirit  working  in 
due  season;  they  through  ]^race  obey  the 
calling;  they  be  justified  liecly  ; tbev  be 


274  ARTICLES  0 

made  S?ons  of  Grod  by  adoption : they  be 
iiKide  like  the  image  of  his  only  l)egotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ:  they  walk  religiously 
in  good  works  •,  and  at  length  by  God’s 
mercy  they  attiun  to  everlasting  felicity. 

As  the  godly  consideration  of  Predesti- 
nation, and  our  election  in  Christ,  is  full 
of  sweet,  pleasant,  and  unspeakable  com- 
fort to  godly  persons,  and  such  as  feel  in 
themselves  the  working  of  tlie  Spirit  of 
Christ,  mortifying  the  works  of  the  flesh 
and  their  earthly  members,  and  drawing 
up  their  mind  to  high  and  heavenly, 
things,  as  well  because  it  doth  greatly 
estaWish  and  confirm  their  faith  of  eter- 
nal salvation,  to  be  enjoyed  through 
Christ,  as  because  it  doth  fervently  kindle 
their  love  towards  God:  so,  for  curious 
and  carnal  persons,  lacking  the  Spirit  of 
Christ,  to  have  continually  before  tlieir 
eyes  the  Sentence  of  God’s  Predestina- 
tion, is  a most  dangerous  downfall, where- 
by tlie  Devil  doth  thrust  them  either  into 
desperation,  or  into  wretchlessness  of 
most  unclean  living,  no  less  perilous  than 
desperation. 

Furthermore,  we  must  receive  God’s 

{iromises  hi  such  wise  as  they  be  general- 
y set  forth  to  us  in  holy  Scripture : ^\.nd 
in  our  doings,  that  will  of  God  is  to  be  fol- 
lowed, which  we  have  expressly  declar- 
ed unto  us  in  the  Word  of  God. 

Art.  XVIII.  Of  obtaining  Eternal  Sal- 
vation only  by  the  Name  of  Christ. 
They  also  are  to  be  had  accursed,  that 
presume  to  say,  that  every  man  shall  be 
saved  by  the  Law  or  Sect  which  he  pro- 
fesseth,  so  that  he  be  diligent  to  franie 
bis  life  according  to  that  Law,  and  tlie 
light  of  Nature.  For  holy  Scripture  doth 
.set  out  unto  us  only  the  Name  of  Jesus 
Christ,  whereby  men  must  be  saved. 

Art.  XIX.  Of  the  Church. 

The  visible  Church  of  Christ  is  a Con- 
gregation of  faithful  men,  in  the  which 
the  pure  Word  of  God  is  preached,  and 
the  Sacraments  be  duly  ministered  ac- 
cording to  Christ’s  Ordinance,  in  all  those 
things  that  of  necessity  are  requisite  to 
the  same. 

As  the  Church  of  Hicrusalem^  Alexan- 
dria^ and  Antioch^  have  erred ; so  also 
the  Church  of  Rome  hath  erred,  not  only 
in  their  living  and  manner  of  Ceremo- 
nies, but  also  in  matters  of  faith. 

Art.  XX.  Of  the  Authority  of  the 
Church. 

The  Church  hath  power  to  decree  Rites 
or  Ceremonies,  and  Authority  in  Contro- 
versies of  Faith : And  yet  it  is  not  lawful 
for  the  Church  to  ordain  any  thing  that 

* The  21st  of  the  former  art  cles  is  on 
^ivil  naVure,  and  is  provided  for as  to  th 


F RELIGIOIN. 

is  contrar;/  to  God’s  Word  written,  nei- 
ther may  it  so  expound  one  place  of 
Scripture,  that  it  lie  repugnant  to  another. 
Wherefore,  although  the  Church  be  a 
Witness  and  a Keeper  of  Holy  Writ,  yet 
as  it  ought  not  to  decree  any  thing  against 
the  same,  so  besides  the  siime  ought  it 
not  to  enforce  any  thing  to  be  believea 
for  necessity  of  salvation. 

Art.  XXL  Of  the  Authority  of  General 
Councils.^ 

Art.  XXII.  Of  Purgatory. 

The  Romish  doctrine  concerning  Pur- 
gatory, Pardon,  Worshipping  and  Ado- 
ration, as  well  of  Images,  as  of  Rellques, 
and  also  Invocation  of  Saints,  is  a fond 
thing  vainly  invented,  and  gi'ounded  up- 
on no  warranty  of  Scripture,  but  rather 
repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God. 

Art.  XXIII.  Of  Ministering  in  the  Con- 
gregation. 

It  is  not  lawful  for  any  man  to  take  up- 
on him  the  otfice  of  public  Preaching,  or 
Ministering  the  Sacraments  in  the  Con- 
gregation, before  he  be  lawfully  called, 
and  sent  to  execute  the  same.  And  those 
we  ought  to  judge  lawfully  called  and 
sent,  which  be  chosen  and  called  to  this 
Work  by  men  who  have  public  Authori- 
ty given  unto  them  in  the  Congregation, 
to  call  and  send  Ministers  into  the  Lord’s 
Vineyard. 

Art.  XXIV.  Of  Speaking  in  the  Congre- 
gation in  snch  a tongue  as  the  People 
understandeth. 

It  is  a thing  plainly  repugnant  to  the 
Word  of  God,  and  the  custom  of  the  Pri- 
mitive Church,  to  have  Public  Prayer  in 
the  Church  or  to  Minister  the  Sacra- 
ments in  a tongue  not  understanded  of 
the  people. 

Art.  XXV.  Of  the  Sacraments. 
Sacraments  ordained  of  Clirist  be  not 
only  badges  or  tokens  of  Christian  men’s 
Profession^  but  rather  they  be  certain 
sure  witnesses,  and  eflTectaal  signs  ol 
grace,  and  God’s  good  will  towards  us,  by 
tlie  which  he  doth  work  invisibly  in  us, 
and  doth  not  only  quicken,  but  also 
strengthen  and  confirm  our  faith  in  him. 

There  are  two  Sacraments  ordained  of 
Christ  our  Lord  in  the  Gospel,  that  is  to 
say.  Baptism,  and  the  Supper  of  the  Lord. 

Those  five  commonly  called  Sacra- 
ments, that  is  to  say,  Confirmation,  Pen- 
ance, Orders,  Matritnony,  and  Extreme 
Unction,  are  not  to  be  counted  for  Sacra- 
ments of  the  Gospel,  being  such  as  have 
grown,  pai’tly  of  the  corrupt  following  of 
the  Apostles,  partly  are  states  of  life  ail- 

itted,  liecause  it  is  partly  of  a local  and 
i remaining  parts  of  it,  in  other  articloe. 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 


40«ved  by  the  Scriptures ; but  yet  have 
not  like  nature  of  Sacraments  with  Bap- 
tism and  the  Lord’s  Supper,  for  that  they 
have  not  any  visible  Sign  or  Ceremony 
ordained  of  God. 

The  Sacraments  were  not  ordained  of 
Christ  to  be  gazed  upon,  or  to  be  carried 
about,  but  that  we  should  duly  use  them. 
And  in  such  only  as  worthily  receive  the 
same,  they  have  a wholesome  effect  or 
operation  • but  they  that  receive  them  un- 
worthily, purchase  to  themselves  damna- 
tion, as  St.  Paul  saith. 

Art.  XXVI.  the  Unworthxness  of  the 

Ministers,  which  hinders  not  the  Pffect 

of  the  Sacraments. 

Although  in  the  visible  Church  the 
evil  be  ever  mingled  with  the  good,  and 
sometime  the  evil  have  chief  authority  in 
the  ministration  of  the  Word  and  Sacra- 
ments : yet,  forasmuch  as  they  do  not  the 
same  in  their  own  name,  but  in  Christ’s, 
and  do  minister  by  his  Commission  and 
Authority,  we  may  use  their  Ministi'y, 
both  in  hearing  the  Word  of  God,  and  in 
receiving  the  Sacraments.  Neitlier  is 
the  effect  of  Christ’s  Ordinance  taken 
away  by  their  wickedness,  nor  the  grace 
of  God’s  gifts  diminished  from  such,  as 
by  faith,  and  rightly,  do  receive  the  Sa- 
craments ministered  unto  them,  which  be 
effectual,  because  of  Christ’s  institution 
and  promise,  although  they  be  minister- 
ed by  evil  men. 

Nevertheless,  it  appertaineth  to  the  Dis- 
cipline of  the  Church,  that  inquiry  be 
made  of  evil  i\Iimsters,  and  that  they  be 
accused  by  those  that  have  knowledge  of 
their  offences ; and  finally,  being  found 
guilty,  by  just  judgment,  be  deposed.  . 

* Art.  XXVII.  Of  Baptism. 

Baptism  is  not  only  a sign  of  Profession, 
and  mark  of  Difference,  whereb}'  Chris- 
tian men  are  discerned  from  others  that 
be  not  christened : but  it  is  also  a sign  of 
Regeneration,  or  new  Birtli,  wliereby,  as 
by  an  instrument,  they  that  receive  Bap- 
tism rightly  are  Rafted  into  the  Church  ; 
the  promises  of  the  forgiveness  of  sin,  and 
of  our  adoption  to  be  the  sons  of  God  by 
the  Holy  Ghost,  are  visibly  signed  and 
sealed ; faith  is  confirmed,  and  grace  in- 
creased by  virtue  of  Prayer  unto  God. 
The  Baptism  of  young  children  is  in  any 
wise  to  be  retained  in  the  Church  as  most 
agreeable  v^ith  the  institution  of  Christ. 

Art.  XXVIII.  Of  the  Turd's  Supper. 

The  Supper  of  the  Lord  is  not  only  a 
sign  of  the  Love  that  Christians  ought  to 
have  among  themselves  one  to  another ; 
but  rather  it  is  a Sacrament  of  our  Re- 
demption by  Christ’s  death:  insomuch 
that  to  such  as  rightly,  worthily,  and  with 
iailh  rtceivt  the  same  the  Sre&d  which 


275 

we  break  is  a partaking  of  the  Body  of 
Christ  5 and  likewise  the  Cup  of  Blessing 
is  a partaking  of  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

Transubslantiation  (or  the  change  of 
the  Substance  of  Bread  and  Wine)  in  the 
Supper  of  the  Lord,  cannot  be  proved  by 
Holy  Writ}  but  it  is  repugnant  to  the 
plain  words  of  Scripture,  overthroweth 
the  nature  of  a Sacrament,  and  hath  given 
occasion  to  many  Superstitions. 

The  Body  of  Christ  is  given,  taken,  and 
eaten  in  the  Supper,  only  after  an  hea- 
venly and  spiritual  manner.  And  the 
mean  whereby  the  Body  of  Christ  is  re- 
ceived and  eaten  in  the  Supper,  is  Faith, 
The  Sacrament  of  the  Lord’s  Supper 
was  not  by  Christ’s  Ordinance  reserved, 
carried  about,  lifted  up,  or  worshipped. 
Art.  XXIX.  Of  the  Wicked,  which  eat 
not  of  the  Body  of  Christ  in  the  Use  of 
the  hordes  Supper. 

The  wicked,  and  such  as  be  void  of  a 
lively  faiith,  although  they  do  carnally  and 
visibly  press  with  their  teeth  (as  St.  Au- 
gustine saith)  the  Sacrament  of  the  Body 
and  Blood  of  Cln  ist*,  yet  in  no  wise  are 
they  partakers  of  Christ  *,  but  rather  to 
their  Condemnation  do  eat  and  drink  the 
Sign  or  Sacrament  of  so  great  a thing. 
Art.  XXX.  Of  both  Kinds. 

The  Cup  of  the  Lord  is  not  to  be  de- 
nied to  the  Lay-People:  for  both  the 
parts  of  the  Lord’s  Sacrament  by  Christ’s 
Ordinance  and  Commandment,  ought  to 
be  ministered  to  all  Christian  men  alike. 
Art.  XXXI.  Of  the  one  Ohlation  of 
Christ  finished  upon  the  Cross. 

The  offering  of  Christ  once  made,  is 
that  perfect  redemption,  propitiation,  ami 
satisfaction  for  all  the  sins  of  the  whole 
world,  both  original  and  actual  j and 
there  is  none  other  satisfaction  for  sin, 
but  that  alone.  Wherefore  the  Sacrifice 
of  Masses,  in  which  it  w^as  commonly  said, 
that  the  Priest  did  offer  Christ  for  the 
quick  and  the  dead,  to  have  remission  of 
pain  or  guilt,  were  blasphemous  fables, 
and  dangerous  deceits. 

Art.  XXXII.  Of  the  Marriage  of 
Priests. 

Bisliops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  are  not 
commanded  by  God’s  Law,  either  to  vow 
the  estate  of  single  life,  or  to  abstain  from 
Marriage : therefore  it  is  lawful  for  them, 
as  for  all  other  Christmn  men,  to  marry 
at  their  own  discretion,as  they  shall  judge 
the  same  to  serve  belter  to  gotUiness. 

Art.  XXXIII.  Of  excommunicate  Per 
sons,  how  they  are  to  he  avoided. 
That  person  which  by  oj)en  dcnuncia 
tion  of  the  Church,  is  rightly  cut  off  from 

I the  lenity  of  the  Church,  and  excommu- 
nicated, ought  to  be  lalten  of  the  w hol» 


276  AIITICLES  OF  RELIGION. 


multitude  of  the  faithful,  as  an  Heathen 
and  Publican,  until  he  be  openly  recon- 
ciled by  Penance,  and  received  into  the 
Church  by  a Judg'e  that  hath  authority 
thereunto. 

Art.  XXXIV.  Oftht  Traditions  of  the 
Church. 

It  is  not  necessaiy  that  Traditions  and 
Ceremonies  be  in  all  places  one,  or  utterly 
like  ; for  at  all  times  they  have  been  di- 
vers, and  may  be  changed  according  to 
the  diversity  of  countries,  tiihes,  and 
men’s  manners,  so  that  nothing  be  ordain- 
ed against  God’s  word.  Whosoever, 
through  his  private  judgment,  willingly 
and  purposely  doth  o|^nly  break  the  Tra- 
ditions and  Ceremonies  of  the  Church, 
which  be  not  repugnant  to  the  word  of 
God,  and  be  ordained  and  approved  by 
common  authority,  ought  to  be  rebuked 
openly  (that  other  may  tear  to  do  the  like) 
as  he  that  oflendeth  against  the  common 
Order  of  the  Church,  and  hurteth  the 
Authority  of  the  Magistrate,  and  wotmd- 
eth  the  Consciences  of  the  weak  Brethren. 

Every  Particular  or  National  Church 
hath  Authority  to  ordain,  change,  and 
abolish  Ceremonies  or  Rites  of  the 
Church,  ordained  only  by  man’s  authori- 
ty, so  that  ail  things  be  done  to  edifying. 
Art.  XXXV.  Of  Homilies. 

The  second  Book  of  Homilies,  the  seve- 
ral titles  whereof  we  have  joined,  under 
this  Article,  doth  contain  a godly  and 
w’holesome  Doctrine,  and  necessary  for 
these  Times,  as  doth  the  former  Book  of 
Homilies,  which  were  set  forth  in  the 
time  oi Edward  the  Sixth  *,  and  therefore 
we  judge  them  to  be  read  in  Churches  by 
the  Minislers  diligently  and  distinctly, 
that  tliey  may  be  understanded  of  the 
pwple. 

Of  the  Names  of  the  Homilies. 

1.  'Of  the  right  Use  of  the  Church. 

2.  Against  Peril  of  Idolatry. 

S.  Of  repairing  and  keeping  clean  of 
iJhuTches. 

Of  good  Works:  first  of  Fasting. 

5.  Against  Gluttony  and  Drunkenness. 

ti.  Against  Excess  of  Apparel. 

7.  Of  Prayer. 

8.  ^the  Place  and  Time  of  Prayer. 

9.  That  Common  Prayers  and  Sacra- 
ments ought  to  he  ministered  in  a 
known  tongue. 

JO.  Of  the  reverent  estimation  of  G od''s 
Word. 

11.  (H  Alms-doiyig' 

12.  Of  the  Nativity  of  Christ. 

13.  Of  the  Passion  of  Christ. 

14.  ^ the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

J 5.  Of  the  worthy  receiving  of  the  Snera- 
mcnl  of  the  Body  and  Blood  »f  Christ. 


16.  Of  the  Gif ts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1 7.  i'or  the  Rogation-days. 

\U.  the  State  of  Matrimony. 

19.  Of  Repentance. 

20.  Against  LMeness. 

21.  Against  Rehellion. 

[This  Article  is  received  in  this  Churc  i , 
so  far  as  it  declares  the  books  of  Homilies 
to  be  an  explication  of  Christian  doc- 
trine, and  instructive  in  piety  and  morals. 
But  all  references  to  the  constitution  and 
laws  of  England  are  considered  as  inap- 
plicable to  the  circumstances  of  tliis 
Church,  whicii  also  suspends  the  order 
for  the  reading  of  said  Homilies  in 
Churches  until  a revision  of  them  may  be 
conveniently  made,  for  the  clearing  of 
them,  as  well  from  obsolete  words  and 
phrases,  as  from  the  local  references.] 
Art.  XXXVI.  Of  Consecration  of  Bishops 
and  Ministers. 

The  Book  of  Consecration  of  Bishops, 
and  Ordering  of  Priests  and  Deacons,  as 
set  forth  by  the  General  C ouvention  of  this 
: Church  in  1792,  doth  contain  all  things 
necessary  to  such  consecration  and  order- 
ing ; neither  hath  it  any  thing  that,  of  it- 
self, is  superstitious  and  ungodly:  and, 
therefore,  whosoever  eire  consecrated  or 
ordered  according  to  said  form,  we  de- 
cree all  such  to  be  I'ightly,  orderly,  and 
lawfully  consecrated  and  ordered. 

Art.  XXXVII.  Of  the  Power  of  the  Civii 
Magistrates. 

The  power  of  the  Civil  Magistrate  ex- 
teiideth  to  all  men,  as  well  Clergy  ?is  Lai- 
ty, in  all  things  temporal ; but  hath  no  au- 
thority in  things  purely  spiritual.  And  we 
hbkl  it  to  be  the  duty  of  all  men  who  are 
professors  of  the  Gospel,  to  pay  respectlld 
obedience  to  the  civil  authority,  regular- 
ly and  legitimately  constituted. 

Art.  XXXVIII.  Of  Christian  Mens 
Goods,  which  are  not  common. 

The  Riches  and  Goods  of  Christians 
are  not  common,  as  touching  the  right, 
title,  and  possession  of  the  same,  as  cer- 
tain Anabaptists  do  falsely  boast.  Not- 
withstanding, every  man  ought  of  such 
things  as  he  possesseth,  liberally  to  give 
alms  to  the  poor  according  to  his  ability* 
x\rt.  XXXIX.  Of  a Christian  Man's  Oath. 

As  w'e  confess  that  vain  and  rash  swear- 
ing is  forbidden  Christian  men  by  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  James  his  Apostle: 
so  wejudge  that  (.Christian  Reiigio;:  doth 
not  prohibit,  but  that  a man  iiiay  swear 
when  the  Magistrate  r(jquireth,  in  a cau'« 
of  Faith  and. Charity,  so  it  b>  done  ac- 
cording to  the  Prophets’  teatliing  iu 
Uce,  Judgment,  ami  rrulh. 


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THE  FORM  AND  MANNER  OF  MAKING,  ORDAINING, 
AND  CONSECRATING 

BISHOPS,  PRIESTS,  AND  DEACONS, 

According  to  the  Order  of  the  Prbtesthnt  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of 
America,  as  established  iay  the  Bishops^the  Clergy,  and  Laity  of  said  Church, 
General  Convention^  in  the  month  of  September,  A.  D.  1792. 


THE  PREFACE. 

It  IS  evident  unto  all  men,  diligently  reading  Holy  Scripture  and  ancient  Authors, 
that  from  the  Apostles’  time  there  have  been  these  Orders  of  Ministers  in  Christ'5 
Church, — Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons.  Which  Offices  were  evermore  had  in 
such  reverend  estimation,  that  no  man  might  presume  to  execute  any  of  them^ 
except  he  were  first  called,  tried,  examined,  and  known  to  have  such  qualities  as 
are  requisite  for  the  same  *,  and  also  by  public  Prayer,  with  imposition  of  Hands, 
were  approved  and  admitted  thereunto  by  lawful  Authority.  And  therefore,  to 
the  intent  that  tliese  orders  may  be  continued,  and  reverently  used  and  esteemed 
in  this  Church,  no  man  shall  be  accounted  or  taken  to  a lawful  Bishop,  Priest,, 

or  Deacon,  in  this  Church,  or  suffered  to  execute  any  of  the  said  Functions, except 
he  be  called,  tried,  exartiined,  and  admitted  thereunto,  according  to  the  Fona 
hereafter  following,  or  hath  had  Episcopal  Consecration  or  Ordination. 

And  none  shall  be  admitted  a Deacon,  Priest,  or  Bishop,  except  he  be  of  the  ago 
which  the  Canon  in  that  case  provided  may  require. 

And  the  Bishop  knowing,  either  by  himself,  or  by  sufficient  testimony,  any  Person 
to  be  a man  of  virtuous  conversation,  and  without  crime*,  and,  after  examination 
and  trial,  finding  him  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  holy  Scriptime,  and  otherwise 
learned  as  the  Canons  require,  may  at  the  times  appointed,  or  else,  on  urgent  oc- 
casion, upon  some  other  day,  in  the  face  of  the  Church,  admit  him  a Deacon,  in 
€uch  Manner  and  Form  asfolloweth. 


The  Form  and  Manner  of  Making  Deacons. 

V When  the  day  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come^  after  Morning  Prayer  is  endedf 
there  shall  he  a Sermon^  or  Exh<rrtation^  declaring  the  Dutyj  and  Office  of  such  ass 
come  to  be  admitted  Deacons ; how  necessary  that  Order  is  m the  Church  of  Christy 
asnd  also  how  the  People  ought  to  esteem  them  iu  their  Office, 


H A Pnest  shall  present  unto  the  Bishop 
sitting  in  his  chair  near  to  the  holy 
Table^  such  as  desire  to  he  ordained 
Deacons^  each  of  them  being  decently 
habited^  saying  these  words : 

Reverend  Father  in  God,  I pre- 
sent unto  you  these  Persons  present, 
to  be  admitted  Deacons. 

The  Bishop. 

Take  heed  that  the  Persons  whom  ye 
present  unto  us,  be  apt  and  meet  for 
their  learning  and  godly  conversation,  to 
exercise  their  Ministry  duly  to  the  honour 
of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  his  Church. 
IT  The  Priest  shM  answer  : 

I HAVE  inquired  concerning  them,  and 
also  examined  them,  and  think  them 
so  to  be. 

IT  Then  tlu  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the 
People  : 

BRETHPF.N,  if  there  be  any  of  you, 
who  knoweth  any  impediment,  or  no- 
tiiMe  crime  in  any  of  these  Per.sons  pre- 
to  l»e  ordered  Dearonst  for  the 
A a 


which  he  ought  not  to  be  admitted  to 
that  Office,  let  him  come  forth  in  the 
name  of  God,  and  show  wlmt  the  crim^ 
ol*  impediment  is. 

TT  And  if  any  great  Crime  or  Impediment 
be  objected,  the  Bishop  shall  cease  from 
Ordenng  that  Person,  until  such  time  as 
the  Party  accused  shall  he  found  dear 
of  that  Crime. 

U Then  the  Bishop  ( commendhig  such  as 
shall  be  found  rneet  to  be  Ordered,  to  the 
Prayers  of  the  Congregation)  shall, 
with  the  Clergy  and  People  present, 
say  the  Ldtany. 

Then  shall  he  said  the  Service  for  the 
Communion,  with  the  Collect,  Eputle, 
and  Qospel,  asfolloweth.. 

The  Collect, 

Almighty  God,  who  by  thy  Divine 
Providence  hast  appointed  divers 
Order.'  of  Ministers  in  thy  C'hurcli,  jand 
didst  inspire  thine  Apostles  to  choose  into 
the  Ortler  of  Deacons  the  first  Marivr 
Saint  Stephen,  with  olhere  , inefdfulljr 


278  THE  OEDEMNG  OF  DEACONS. 

Jesus  Christ,  2uid  according  to  the  Canons 
of  this  Church,  to  the  Mmistiy  of  the 
same  ? 

Answer.  I think  so. 

2'Ae  Bishop. 

DO  you  unfeignedly  believe  ah  ine 
Canonical  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testament  f 
Answer.  I do  believe  them. 

The  Bishop. 

TTfTTLL  you  diligently  read  the  same 
▼ V unto  the  People  assembled  in  the 
Church  where  you  shall  be  appointed  to 
serve  ? 

Armuer.  I will. 

The  Bishop. 

IT  appertaineth  to  the  Office  of  a Dea 
con,  in  the  Church  where  he  shall  be  ajv 
pointed  to  serve,  to  assist  the  Priest  in  W 
vine  Service, and  specially  when  be  min 
istereth  the  Holy  Communion,  and  to 
help  him  in  the  distribution  thereof;  and 
to  read  holy  Scriptures  and  Homilies  in 
the  Church ; and  to  instruct  the  Youth  in 
the  Catechism;  in  the  absence  of  the 


behold  tljose  thy  servants  now  called  to 
the  like  Office  and  Administration ; so  re- 
plenish tnem  with  tl;e  truth  of  thy  Doc- 
trine, and  adorn  them  with  innocency 
of  life,  that  both  by  word  and  good  ey 
ample  they  mav  faithfully  seiwe  thee  in 
this  Office,  to  the  glory  of  thy  name,  and 
the  edification  of  thy  Church,  through 
the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
w ho  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Grhost,now  an<l  for  ever.  Amn. 

The  Epistle.  1 Tim.  .rii.  8. 

Likewise  must  the  Deacons  be 
grave,  notdouble-thngued,  not  given 
to  much  wine,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre; 
holding  the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a pure 
conscience.  And  let  these  also  first  be 
firoved;  then  let  them  use  the  Office  of  a 
Deacon,  being  found  blameless.  Even  so 
must  their  wives  be  gi-ave,  not  Wanderers, 
sober,  faithful  in  all  things.  Let  lue  Dea- 
cons be  the  husbands  of  one  wife,  ruling 
their  Children  and  their  owm  Houses  well. 
I’or  they  that  have  used  the  Office  of  a 
Deacon  well,  purcha.se  to  themselves 

hnldiiHS.S  ill  t] 


Deacon  well,  purchase  to  themselves  a T.ue  caiecmsiu,  in  luv 
ETOod  degree,  and  great  boldness  in  the  Pfiestto  baptize  Iniants ; and  to  pi  each 
faith  winch  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  if  he  be  admitted  thereto  by  ^he  Bishop 


if  he  be  admitted  thereto  by  the  Bishop. 
And  furthermore  it  is  his  Office,  where 
provision  is  so  made,  to  search  for  the 
sick,  poor,  and  impotent  People,  of  the 
Parish.,  to  intimate  their  estates,  names, 
and  places  where  they  dwell,  unto  the 
Curate,  that  by  his  exhortation  they  may 
be  relieved  with  thealms  of  theParishion- 

AirUT  trr\.i  tliic  orlndlv 


laiiU  wmcil  IS  iU  VJlliiat.  utoao. 
tr  Or  else  this,  out  of  the  sixth  Chapter  oj 
the  Acts  o f the  Apostles. 

Acts  vi.  2. 

Then  the  Twelve  called  the  multitude 
of  the  disciples  unto  them,  an<l  said, 

\ is  not  reason  that  we  should  leave  the 
/ ord  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  Where- 
fore, brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you 
seven  men  of  honest  report,  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  w hom  we  may 
appoint  over  this  business.  But  we  will 
give  ourselves  continually  to  pra.yer,  and 

SS  man  fall  of  faith  'to  the  Doctrine  of  Pnn«-,_and 


ers.  or  others:  Will  you  do  this  gladly 
and  willingly  , 

Answer.  I will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 
The  Bishop. 

WILL  vou  apply  all  youi*  diligence  to 
frame  and  fashion  your  own  lives, 


and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  Philip,  and 
Procliorus,  and  Nicanor,  and  Timon,  and 
Parmenas,  and  Nicolas  a prosetyte  of 
Antioch : wdiom  they  set  before  the  Apos- , 
tle.s;  and  wffien  they  had  prayed,  they  my  helper 
laid  their  liands  on  them.  And  the 
of  God  increased,  and  the  number  of  the 
disciples  multiplied  in  Jerusalem  great- 
ly, and  a great  company  of  the  Priests 
w ere  obedient  to  the  faith. 

% Then  shall  the  Bishop  examine  every  one 
of  those  who  are  to  be  Ordered,  in  the  pre- 
sence of  the  People,  after  this  manner 
following : . 

tSo  you  trust  that  you  are  inwardly 
La  moved  bv  the  Holy  Ghost  to  take 
upon  vou  this  Office  and  Ministration,  to 
serve  God  for  the  promoting  of  Lis  glorj’, 
and  the  edifying  of  his  people  ? 

Answer.  Itmstso. 

The  Bishop. 

vO  you  think  that  you  are  truly  called 


to  me  xjocuiuc  VI  111  lot.,  0.1JV.  ....7 
both  yourselves  and  them,  as  much  as  i- 
you  lieth,  wholesome  examples  of  the 
flock  of  Christ  ? , » ^ r . 

Answer.  I will  SO  do,  the  Lord  being 


ipvo  you  think  that  you  are  truly  called  o me  x’ amei , auu  . 

Jtf  acciutUwg  ta  .tli€  ^vili  of  our  Lord  UOly  Ghost. 


The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  reverently  obey  your  Bi- 
shop, and  other  chief  Ministei*s, 
who,  according  to  the  Canons  of  the 
Church,  may  have  the  charge  and  go- 
vernment over  you;  following  with  a glad 
mind  and  will  iheir  godly  admonitions  I 
Answer.  I will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the 
Lord  being  my  helper. 

IT  Then  the  Bishop,  laying  his  Hands  seve- 
rally upon  the  Head  of  evei'y  one  of 
them  humbly  kneeling  before  him,  shall 

T^^AKE  thou  Authority  to  execute  the 
Officeof  a Deacon  in  the  Church  of 
God  committed  unto  thee;  In  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  tun 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 


1^79 


7 Then  shall  the  Bishj^  deliver  to  everxj  one 
of  them  the  New  Testament^  saying, 

Take  thou  Authority  to  read  the  Gos- 
pel in  the  Church  of  God,  and  to 
preach  the  same,  if  thou  be  thereto  li- 
censed by  the  Bishop  himself. 

T Then  one  of  them  appointed  hy  the 
Bishop  shall  read 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xii.  35. 

Let  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and 
yoiir  lights  bimning,  and  ye  your- 
selves like  unto  men  that  wait  for  their 
Lord,  when  he  wdil  return  from  the  wed- 
ding ; that  when  he  cometh  and  knock- 
eth,they  may  open  unto  him  immediately. 
Blessed  are'  those  servants  whom  the 
Lord  when  he  cometh  shall  find  watch- 
ing: Verily  I say  unto  you,  That  he  shall 
gird  himself,  and  make  them  to  sit  down 
to  meat,  and  will  come  forth  and  sei-ve 
them.  And  if  he  shall  come  in  the  se- 
cond watch,  or  come  in  the  third  watch, 
and  find  them  so,  blessed  are  those  ser- 
vants. 

y Then  shall  the  Bishop  proceed  in  the 
Communion ; and  all  who  are  Order- 
ed, shall  tarry,  and  receive  the  Holy 
Communion  the  same  day  with  the 
Bishop. 

7 The  Communion  ended,  after  the  last 
Collect,  and  immediately  before  the  Ben- 
ediction, shall  be  said  this  Collect  fol- 
lowing : 

Almighty  God,  giver  of  all  good 
things,  who  of  thy  great  goodness 
hast  vouchsafed  to  accept  and  take  these 
thy  servants  unto  the  Office  of  Deacons 


in  thy  Church*,  make  them,  we  beseech 
thee,'0  Lord,  to  be  modest,  humble,  and 
constant  in  their  Ministration,  to  haye^  a 
ready  will  to  observe  all  spiritual  Disci- 
pline 5 that  they  having  always  the  testi- 
mony of  a good  conscience,  and  continu- 
ing ever  stable  and  strong  in  thy  Son 
efrist,  may  so  well  behave  themselve* 
in  this  inferior  Office,  that  they  may  be 
fotmd  worthy  to  be  called  unto  the  high- 
er Ministries  in  thy  Church,  through  the 
sahie  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ} 
to  whom  be  giory  and  honour,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passel^h  aH 
understanding,  keep  youi*  hearts 
and  raii>ds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord : And  the  blessing  of  God  Almigh- 
ty, the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  Amen. 

IT  And  here  it  must  be  declared  unto  the 
Deacon,  that  he  must  continue  in  thal^ 
Office  of  a Deacon  the  space  of  a whole 
luar  (except  for  reasonable  Causes  it 
shall  otherwise  seem  good  unto  the  Bi- 
shop ) to  the  intent  he  may  he  perfect,  and 
well  covert  in  the  things  appertaining  to 
the  Ecclesiastical  Administration-,  in 
executing  whereof,  if  he  be  found  faith- 
ful and  diligent,  he  may  be  admitted 
by  his  Diocesan  to  the  Order  of  Priest- 
hood, at  the  times  appointed  in  the  Ca- 
non, or  else  on  urgent  occasion,  upon 
some  other  day,  in  the  face  of  the  Churchy 
in  suck  manner  and  form  as  hereafter 
foUoweth, 


The  Form  and  Manner  of  Ordering  Priests. 

7 When  the  day  appointed  hy  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  Morning  Prayer  is  ended, 
there  shall  he  a Sermon,  or  Exhortation,  declaring  the  Duty  arwi  Ojfict  of  smh  as 
come  to  be  admitted  P nests ; how  necessary  that  Order  is  in  the  Church  of  Christ 
and  also  how  the  People  ought  to  esteem  them  in  their  Office. 


^ A Priest  shall  present  unto  the  Bisf^, 
sitting  in  his  Chair  near  to holy  Ta- 
ble, all  those  who  are  to  receive  tfu  Or- 
der of  Priesthood  that  day,  each  of 
them  being  decently  habited,  and  shall 
say: 

Reverend  Father  in  God,  I pre- 
sent unto  you  these  Persons  present, 
to  be  admitted  to  the  order  of  Priesthood. 
IT  The  Bishop, 

Take  heed  that  the  Persons  whom  ye 
present  unto  us,  be  apt  and  meet  for 
their  learning  and  godly  conversation,  to 
ciercise their  Ministry  duly  to  the  honour 
of  God,  and  the  edifvjng  of  the  Church. 


7 The  Priest  shall  answer : 

I HAVE  inquired  concerning  them,  and 
also  examined  them,  and  think  thepj 
so  to  be.  ' 

IT  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  ■ 
People. : 

Good  People,  these  are  they  whom 
we  purpose,  God  willing,  to  receive 
this  day  unto  the  Holy  Office  of  Priest- 
hood: For  after  due  examination,  we 
find  not  to  the  contrary,  liut  that  they  are 
lawfully  colled  to  their  Function  and 
Ministry,  and  that  they  are  Persons  meet 
for  the  same.  But  yet  if  there  beany  of 
you,  who  knowetli  any  impediment  or 
notable  crime  in  any  of  them,  for  the 


€80  THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 


which  he  ought  not  to  be  received  into 
this  holy  Ministry,  let  4im  come  forth  in 
the  name  of  God,  and  show  what  tiie 
crime  or  impediment  is. 

If  And  if  any  ^eat  Crime  or  Impediment 
he  objected^  the  Bishop  shall  cease  from 
Ordering  that  Person.until  such  time 
the  Party  accused  shall  be  found  clear  of 
that  CHmct 

^ Then  the  Bishop  (commending  such  as 
shall  befourd  meet  to  be  Ordered,  to  the 
Prayers  of  the  Congregation)  shailywith 
the  Cler^  and  People  present^  say  the 
lAtany^  with  the  Prayers  as  is  before  ap^ 
pointed  in  the  Foirni  of  Ordering  Dea- 
cons } save  only,  that  in  the  proper  suf- 
frage there  added,  the  word  Deacons 
shcUl  be  omitted,  and  the  word  Priests 
inserted  instead  of  iff 
IT  Then  shall  he  mid  the  Service  for  the 
Communion,  with  the  Collect^  jEpistle, 
and  Gospel,  as  followetfu 
^ The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  giver  of  all  good 
things,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  hast 
appointed  divers  orders  of  Ministers  in 
the  Church  j mercifully  behold  these  thy 
servants  now  called  to  the  Office  of  Pri^t- 
bood  5 and  so  replenish  them  with  the 
truth  of  thy  Doctrine,  and  .adorn  them 
with  jnnocency  of  life,  that  both  by  word 
and  good  example  they  may  faithfully 
serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
name,  and  the  edification  of  thy  Church, 
through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  v ith  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  7. 

UNTO  every  one  of  Us  is  given  grace 
according  to  the  measure  of  the  gift 
of  Christ,  Wherefore  he  ssuth,  When  he 
ascended  up  on  high, he  led  captivity  ca[>- 
tive,aud  gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that 
lie  ascended,  what  is  it  but  that  he  also 
descended  first  into  the  lower  }iarts  of  the 
earth  ? He  that  descended,  is  the  s,ame 
also  that  ascended  up  far  alxive  all  hea- 
vens, that  he  might  fall  all  things.)  And 
he  gave  some  Apostles,  and  some  Pro- 
phets, and  some  Evangelists,  and  some 
Pastors  and  Teachers,  for  the  perfecting 
of  the  Saints,for  the  work  of  the  Ministry, 
for  the  edifying  of  the  Body  of  Christ  •, 
till  we  all  come,  in  the  unity  of  the  faith 
and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God, 
unto  a perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of 
the  stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ. 

IT  After  this  shall  he  read  for  the  Gospel, 
part  of  the  ninth  Chapter  of  Saint 
Matthew,  as  foUoweth. 

St.  Matt.  ix.  36. 

HEN  Jesus  saw  the  multitudes,  he 
was  movjsd  with  cpin|iassioii  on 


them,  because  they  fainted,and  were  scat- 
tered abroad  as  sheep  having  no  shep 
herd.  Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples, 
The  harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  la- 
bourers are  few : Pray  ye  therefore  the 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  will  send 
forth  labourers  into  liis  harvest. 

TT  Or  else  this  that  followeth,  out  of  the 
tenth  Chapter  of  Saint  John. 

St.  John  X.  1. 

VERILY,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  He 
that  entereth  not  by  the  door  into 
the  sheep-fold,  but  climbeth  up  some 
other  way,  the  same  is  a thief  and  a rob- 
ber. But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door, 
is  the  sliepherd  of  the  sheep.  To  him  the 
porter  ojieneth,  and  the  sheep  hear  his 
voice  5 and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by 
name,  and  leadeth  them  out,  And  when 
he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth 
before  them,  and  the  sheep  follow  him ; 
for  they  know  his  voice.  And  a stranger 
will  they  not  follow,  but  will  flee  from 
him*,  for  they  know  not  the  voice  of  stran 
gers,  This  parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them, 
but  they  understood  not  what  things  they 
were  which  he  speike  unto  them.  Then 
said  Jesus  unto  them  again,  Verily,  veri- 
ly, I say  unto  you,  I am  the  doo<»%>f  the 
riieep.  All  that  ever  came  before  me  are 
thieves  and  robbers*,  but  the  sheepdid  not 
hear  them.  I am  the  door  by  me  if  any 
man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and  sh^ 
go  in  and  out,  and  find  pasture.  The  thief 
cometh  not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill, 
and  to  destroy.  I am  come  that  they  might 
have  life,  and  that  they  might  have  it 
more  abundantly : I am  the  good  Shep- 
herd : the  good  Shepherd  ^iveth  his  life 
for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling, 
and  not  the  Shepherd,  whose  own  the 
sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and 
leaveth  the  sheep,  and  floeth  •,  and  the 
wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scattereth  the 
sheep.  The  hireling  fleejh  because  he  is 
an  hireling,  and  careth  not  for  the  sheep. 
I am  the  good  Siiepherd,  and  know  my 
sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the 
Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I the 
Father : and  I lay  down  my  life  for  the 
sheep.  Ant’  other  sheep  I have,  whicl* 
are  not  of  this  fold ',  them  also  I musi 
bring,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice, 
and  there  shall  be  one  fold,  and  one  Shep- 
herd. 

TT  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  them  us 

followeth. 

Ye  have  heard,  brethren,  as  well  in 
your  private  examination,  as  in  the 
exliortation  hich  was  now  made  to  you 
and  in  the  holy  lessons  talu-n  out  of  the 
Gospel,  and  the  writings  of  the  Apostle* 
of  what  dignity,  and  of  how  great  impo. 
tance  this  office  iSjWhereunto  are  calle^.. 


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281 


And  nmv  again  we  exhort  you,  in  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Clirist,  that  ye 
have  in  remembrance,  into  how  high  a 
dignity,  and  to  how  weighty  an  office  and 
charge  ye  are  called ; That  is  to  say,  to 
he  Messengers,  Watchmen,  and  Stewards 
of  the  Lord ; to  teach,  and  to  premonish, 
to  feed  and  provide  for  the  Lord’s  family*, 
to  seek  for  Christ’s  sheep  that  are  dis- 
persed abroad,  and  for  his  children  who 
are  in  the  midst  of  this  naughty  world, 
that  they  may  be  saved  through  Christ 
for  ever. 

Have  always  therefore  printed  in  your 
remembrance,  how  great  a treasure  is 
committed  to  yom*  charge.  For  they  are 
the  sheep  of  Christ,which  he  bought  with 
his  death, and  for  whom  he  shed  his  blood. 

The  Church  and  Congregation  whom  you 
must  serve,  is  his  Spouse,  and  his  Body. 

And  if  it  shall  happen  that  the  same 
Church,  or  any  member  thereof,  do  take 
any  hurt  or  hindrance  by  reason  of  your 
negligence,  ye  know  the  greatness  of  the 
fault,  and  also  the  horrible  punishment 
tliat  will  ensue.  Wherefore  consider  with 
ypui’selves  the  end  of  the  ministry*,  to- 
wards the  Children  of  God,  towai'ds  the 
Spouse  and  Body  of  Christ  j and  see  that 
ye  never  cease  your  labour,  your  care  and 
diligence,  until  5*e  have  done  all  that  lieth 
in  you,  according  to  your  bounden  duty, 
to  bring  all  such  as  are  f>r  shall  be  com- 
mitted to  your  cliarge,  unto  that  agree- 
ment in  the  faith  and  knowledge  of  God, 
and  to  that  ripeness  and  perfectness  of 
age  in  Christ,  that  there  be  no  place  left 
among  you,  either  for  error  in  religion, 
or  for  vicionsness  in  life.  ^ 

Forasmuch  tJien  as  your  Office  is  botli 
of  so  great  excellency,  and  of  so  great 
difficulty,  ye  see  tvith  hotv  great  care  and 
study  ye  ought  to  apply  yourselves,  as  well 
to  show  yourselves  dutiful  and  thank- 
ful unto  that  Lord  wlio  hath  placed  you 
in  so  high  a dignity ; as  also  to  beware 
that  neither  you  yourselves  offend,  nor 
be  occasion  that  others  offend.  Ilowheit 
ye  cannot  have  a mind  and  will  thereto 
of  yourselves  5 for  that  will  and  ability  is 
given  of  God  alone : therefore  ye  ought, 
and  have  need  to  pray  earnestly  for  his 
Holy  Spirit.  And  seeing  tiiat  ye  cannot 
by  any  other  means  compass  the  doing  of 
so  weighty  a w'ork,  pertaining  to  the  sal- 
vation of  man,  but  witli  doctrine  and  ex- 
hortation taken  out  of  the  holy  So  ip- 
tuies,  and  with  a life  agreeable  to  riie 
same  5 consider  how  studious  ye  ought  to 
be  in  reading  and  learning  the  Scrip- 
tures, and  in  framing  the  manners  both 
of  yourselves,  and  of  them  that  special- 
ly pertain  unto  you,  according  to  the  rule 

of  the  same  Scriptures  j and  for  this  self  - 

same  cause)  how  ye  ought  to  forsake  and  1 tlie  Lord. 

Aa  2 


set  aside,  as  much  as  ye  may,  all  w’orldly 
cares  and  studies. 

We  have  good  hope  that  ye  have  well 
weighed  these  things  with  yourselves 
long  before  this  time  *,  and  that  ye  have 
clearly  determined)  by  God’s  grace,  to 
give  yourselves  wholly  to  this  Office, 
whereunto  it  hath  pleased  God  to  c^l 
you:  so  that, as  much  as  lieth  in  you, ye 
will  apply  yoimselves  wholly  to  this  one 
thing, and  draw  all  your  cares  and  studies 
this  way;  and  that -ye  will  continually 
pray  to  God  the  Father,  by  the  mediation 
of  our  only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
heavenly  assistance  0/  the  Hojy  Ghost; 
that  by  daily  reading  and  weighing  the 
Scriptimes,  ye  may  wax  riper  and  strong- 
er in  your  Ministi-y ; and  that  ye  may  so 
endeavour  yourselves  from  lime  to  time  to 
sanctify  the  lives  of  you  and  yours,  and 
to  fashion  them  after  the  rule  and  doc- 
trine of  Christ,  that  ye  may  be  whole- 
some and  godly  exai’nples  and  jxittern* 
for  tlie  people  to  follow^ 

And  now,  that  this  present  ConOTega- 
tion  of  Christ  may  also  understand  j’our 
minds  and  wills  in  these  things,  and  that 
this  your  promise  may  the  more  rnov« 
5'OU  to  do  your  duties ; ye  shall  answer 
plainly  to  these  things,  which  we,  in  the 
name  of  God,  and  of  liis  Church,  shall  de- 
mand of  you  touching  the  same. 

DO  you  think  in  your  heart,  tliat  you 
are  truly  <ralled,  according  to  the 
will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Chri  st,  and  a,ecord 
ing  to  the  Canons  of  this  Cliurch^to  the 
Order  and  Ministry  of  Priesthood  ? 
Answer.  I thiiik  it. 

The  Bishop. 

ABE  you  jiersuaded  that  the  holy 
Scriptures  contain  all  Doctrine  re- 
quired as  necessary  for  eternal  salvation 
through  faith  in  Jesus  (’hrist  ? and  are 
you  deteriTiined,  out  of  the  said  Scrip- 
tures to  instruct  the  pcoj-le  committed  to 
ydUr  charge,  aud  to  teach  nothing,  as  ne 
cessary  to  eternal  salvation,  but  that 
which  3'ou  shall  be  persuaded,  may  be 
concluded  and  proved  by  the  Scripture? 

Answer,  i am  senpersuaded,  and  have 
so  determined,  by  (hjd's  grace. 

7'kt  Bishop. 

WILT,  yoti  then  give  your  faithful 
diligence,  always  so  to  minister 
the  Doctrine  and  SacramentvS,  and  the 
discipli’neof  fhirist,as  the  L<ird  hath  com- 
manded.and  as  this  Chui'ch  hath  received 
the  same,  according  to  the  command- 
ments of  God;  so  that  you  may  teach  the 
people  committed  to  your  cure  and 
charge,  with  all  diligence  to  keep  and  ob- 
serve the  same  ? 

Answer.  I will  SO  do,  T)y  the  help  of 


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282 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  ready  with  all  faithful 
diligence  to  banish  and  4rive  a- 
way  from  the  Church  all  eiToueous  and 
strange  doctrines  contrary  to  God’s  word; 
an«i  to  use  both  public  and  private  moni- 
tions and  exhprjations,  as  well  to  the  sick 
as  the  whole  within  your  cures,  as  need 
shall  require, and  occasion  shall  be  given? 

Answer.  J wiU,  the  Lord  being  my 
helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  in  prayers,  and 
in  reading  the  holy  Scriptures,  and 
in  such  studies  as  help  to  the  knowledge 
of  the  same,  laying  aside  the  study  of  tiie 
world  and  the  "flesh  ? 

Anszver.  I will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the 
Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  to  frame  and 
fashion  your  own  selves,  and  your 
families,  according  to  the  DoctHne'^of 
Christ  5 and  to  make  both  yourselves  and 
them, as  much  as  in  you  lieth,  wholesome 
^examples  and  patterns  to  the  flock  of 
Christ  ? 

Anszver.  I will  apply  myself  thereto, 
the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

Bishop. 

fTfriLL  you  maintain  and  set  forwards, 

? V as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  quietness, 
peace,  and  love  among  all  Christian  peo- 
ple, and  especially  among  them  that  are 
or  shall  be  cominitted  to  your  charge  ? 

Anszver.  1 will  do  so,  the  Lord  being 
iny  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  reverently  obey  your  Bi- 
shop, and  other  chief  Ministers,  who, 

according  to  the  Canons  of  the  Church, 
may  have  the  chargo  and  government 
over  you  5 following  with  a glad  mind 
and  will  their  godly  admomtions,  and 
submitting  yourselves  to  their  godly 

I wiU  SO  do,  the  Lord  beiftg 

my  helper. 

JT  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  standing  up^  say, 

Almighty  God,  who  hath  given 
you  this  will  to  do  all  these  things, 
grant  also  unto  you  stren^h  and  power 
to  perform  the  same  •,  that  he  may  accom- 
plish his  work  which  he  hath  begun  in 
you, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
After  this.,  the  Congregation  shail  be 
desired,  secretly  in  their  prayers,  to 
make  their  humble  supplications  to  God 
for  all  these  things : for  the  which  pray- 
ers  there  shall  be  silence  kept  for  t 
space. 

After  which,  shall  he  sung  or  said  by  the 
Bishop,  the  persons  to  be  ordained 
tests  ail  kficdingf  Veiii,  Crsalor 


Spiritus*,  the  Bishop  beginning,  and  the 
Priests  and  others  that  are  present  an- 
szvering  by  verses,  asfollozveth. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  Lighten  with  celestial  fire  : 

Tliou  the  anointing  Spirit  art. 

Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart  : 

Thy  blessed  Unction  froih  above, 

Is  comfoi-t,  life,  and  f re  of  love  . 

Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dnlncss  <f  our  blinded  sight : 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace : 

Keep  far  our  foes,  give  iieace  at  hompi 
Where  thou  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  come. 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son 
And  Thee,  of  both  to  be  hut  One 
That  through  the  ages  all  along, 

This  may  he  our  endless  song  ; 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit* 

IT  Or  this : 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  Gpd, 
Proceeding  from  above. 

Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

The  Qofl  of  peace  and  love  ; 

Visit  our  inipas,  into  opr  hearts 
Thy  heavenly  gryce  iiispire  ; 

That  truth  and  pdiiness  u>e  may 
Pursue  zoithjxdl  desire. 

Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 
In  grief  and  all  distress  j 
The  heavenly  gift  of  God  most  High 
Ho  tongue  can  it  express , 

The  fountain  mid  the  living  spring 
Of  ]oy  celestial  ^ 

The  fire  so  bright,  the  love  sp  szoeet. 

The  Unction  Spiritual. 

Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manifold, 

Bv  them  Christ’s  Church  doth  stand 
In  faithful  hearts  thou  zvrifst  thy  law 
The  finger  of  God’s  hand. 

According  to  thy  promise.  Lord, 

Thou  givest  speech  with  gi-ace; 

That,  through  thy  help,  God’s  praises  may 
Resound  in  every  place. 

0 Holv  Ghost,  into  our  nflnds 
Send  down  thy  heavenly  light  •, 
Kindle  our  hearts  vnth  fervent  zeal. 

To  serve  God  day  and  night : 

Our  wealuiess  strengthen  and  confirm, 
For,  Lord,  thou  know’st  us  frail 
That  neither  devil,  world,  nor  flesh 
Against  us  may  prevail.- 
Put  back  mu’  enemies  far  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  oUr  hearts  xvith  God  and  man,^ 
The  best,  the  truest  gain-, 

And  gi  ant  that  thou  being,  0 Lord  . 

Our  leader  and  our  guide, 

We  may  escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

And  never  from  thee  slide. 

Such  measures  of  thy  powerfiU  gracf 
Gmnt  liQTd,  lo  u«,  we  i 


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7‘hnt  thou  may'st.  he  our  Comforter 
At  the  last  dreadful  day. 

Of  strife  and  of  dissention 
Dissolve,  0 Lord,  the  bands, 

And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love 
Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 

Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 
The  Father  of  all  might, 

That  loe  of  his  beloved  Son^ 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight ; 

And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 
Ever  acknowledge  thee. 

The  Sphut  of  Father^  and  of  Son^ 

One  God  in  Persons  Three. 

To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise, 

And  to  his  blessed  Son, 

And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  Grace:, 

Co-equal  Three  in  One. 

And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 
Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  profess  his  name. 

From  hence  to  the  world's  end.  Amen. 

H That  done,  the  Bishop  shall  pray  in  this 
wise,  and  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  God  and  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, who,  of  thine  infinite  love  and 
goodness  towards  us,  hast  given  to  us  th\ 
only  and  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  to  be  our  Redeemer,  and  the  Au- 
thor of  everlasting  life : who  after  he  had 
made  jterfect  our  redemption  by  his  death, 
and  was  ascended  into  heaven.scnt  abroad 
into  the  world  his  Apostles,  Prophets, 
Evangelists,  Doctors,  and  I'astors*,  by 
whose  labour  and  Ministrv'  he  gathered 
together  a great  Flock  in  all  the  part  s of 
the  world,  to  set  forth  the  eternal  praise 
of  thy  holy  name:  For  these  so  great 
benefits  of  thy  eternal  goodness,  and  for 
that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  these  thy 
servants  here  present  to  the  same  OlTlce 
and  Ministry  appointed  for  the  salvation 
of  mankind,  we  render  unto  thee  most 
hearty  thanks,  we  praise  and  worship 
thee*,  and  we  humbly  beseech  thee  hy  the 
game  thy  blessed  Son,  to  grant  unto  all, 
which  either  here  or  elsewdiere  call  nijon 
thy  holy  name,  that  we  may  continue  to 
show  ourselves  thankfid  unto  thee  for 
these  and  all  thy  other  benefits  5 and  that 
we  may  daily  increase  and  go  forwards 
in  Uie  knowledge  and  faith  of  thee  and  thy 
Son,  by  the  Holy  Spirit;  So  that  as  well 
by  these  thy  Ministers,  as  by  Uiem  oyer 
w horn  they  shall  he  appointed  thy  Min- 
isters, thy  holy  name  may  be  for  ever 
glorified,  and  thy  blessed  kingdom  en- 
larged, through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord ; who  liveth  and  reigneth 
witti  thee  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy 
Spirit,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

H When  this  prayer  is  done.the  Bishop  xuith 

ftfit  Priests pTiKntj  shall  hy  tUir  Afywfa 


severally  upon  the  head  of  every  one  that 
rcceiveth  the  order  of  Priesthood,  j the 
Receivers  humbly  kneeling,  and  the 
Bishop  saying, 

Receive  the  Holy  Ghost  for  the 
office  and  work  of  a Priest  in  the 
Church  of  God,  now'  committed  unto  thee 
by  the  imposition  of  our  hands : whose 
sins  thou  dost  forgive, they  are  forgiven: 
and  whose  sins  thou  dost  retain,  they  are 
retained : And  be  thou  a faithful  Dispen- 
ser of  the  word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy 
Sacraments:  In  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

Or  this: 

Take  thou  Authority  to  execute  the 
office  of  a Priest  in  the  Church  oi  God 
now  committed  to  thee  hy  the  imposition 
of  our  hands  •,  and  be  thou  a faithful  Dis- 
penser of  the  word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy 
Sacraments:  In  the  name  of  the  Father 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

^ Then  the  Bishop  shall  deliver  to  every 
one  of  ikcni  kneeling,  the  Bible  into  his 
hand,  saying, 

Take  thou  Authority  to  preach  the 
\N  ord  of  God,  and  to  minister  the  ho- 
ly Sacraments  in  the  ('ongregation  where 
tliou  shall  be  law  fully  api)ointed  there 
n.nto. 

U When  this  is  done,  the  Bishop  shall  go 
on  in  the  Service  of  the  Communion, 
which  all  they  who  receive  Ordeh  shall 
take  together,  and  remain  in  the  samis 
place  xvhere  hands  w-ere  laid  upon  them 
until  such  time  as  they  have  received  the 
Communion. 

TT  The  Communion  being  done,  after  the 
last  Cn/leri,  and  immediately  before  the 
Benediction,  shall  he  said  this  Collect. 

Most  merciful  Father,  we  beseech 
thee  to  send  upon  these  thy  ser- 
v;inis,  thv  heavenly  blessing;  that  they 
may  be  clothed  with  righteousness,  and 
that  thy  word  spoken  by  their  mouths 
may  have  such  success,  that  it  may  never 
be  spoken  in  vain.  Great  also,  that  w e 
may  have  grace  to  hear  and  receive  what 
they  shall  deliver  out  of  thy  most  holy 
word,  or  agreeably  to  the  same,  as  the 
means  of  our  salvation  j that  in  all  our 
words  and  deeds  we  may  seek  thy  glory, 
and  theincrease  ofthy  kingdom, through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  i>eace  of  God,  which  passeth  ail 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord : And  the  blessirlg  of  God  Almigh- 
ty, the  Father,  the  Son,  and  tlie  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you  and  reniain  with 
you  iways.  ^nn«n. 


<284  THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

TT  And  on  the  same  day^  the  Order  of  Deacons  he  given  to  some,  and  the  Order 
of  Pi'ier-thood  to  others  ; the  Deacons  shall  he  first  presented,  and  then  the  Priests  ; 
and  it  shall  sufficefhat  the  Ditany  he  once  said  for  hath.  'Phe  Collects  shall  hath 
he  used ; first,  that  for  Deacons,  then  that for  Priests.  The  Epistle  shall  he  Epiie- 
sians  iv.  7 to  13,  os  hefort  in  this  office.  Immediately  after  which,  they  that  are  to 
be  made  Deacons,  shall  he  examined,  and  ordained,  as  is  above  presenhed.  Then 
one  of  them  having  read  the  Gospel,  which  shall  he  either  out  of  Saint  Matthew  ix. 
36,  us  before  in  this  office ; or  else  Saint  Luke  xii.  35  to  38,  as  before  in  the  form 
for  the  wdering  of  Deacons,  they  that  are  to  be  made  Priests,  shall  likewise  te 
'amined,  and  ordained, asisinthisoficebefore  appointed. 


THE  FORM  OF 

Ordaining  or  Consecrating  a Bishop. 


TT  When  all  things  are  duly  prepared  in  the  Church,  and  set  in  order,  after  Morning 
Prayer  is  ended,  the  Presiding  Bishop,  or  some  other  Bishop  appointed  by  the 
Bishops  present,  shall  begin  the  Communion  Service,  in  which  this  shall  be  ■ 


The  Collect. 

k LMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  Son  Je- 
J\.  sus  Christ  didst  give  to  thy  holy 
Apostles  many  excellent  gifts,  p.nd  didst 
charge  them  to  feed  tliy  dock;  give 
grace,  we  beseech  thee,  to  all  Bishops, 
the  Pastors  of  thy  Church,  that  they  may 
diligently  preach  thy  word,  and  duly  ad- 
minister the  godly  discipline  thereof; 
and  grant  to  tire  Peoide,  that  they  may 
obediently  follow  the  same;  that  all 
may  receive  the  crown  of  everlasting 
glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

TF  And  another  Bishop  shall  read 
The  Epistle.  1 Tim.  iii.  1. 

This  is  a true  saying.  If  a man  desire 
the  office  of  a Bishop,  he  desireth  a 
good  work.  A Bishop  then  must  be  blame- 
less, the  husband  of  one  wife,  vigilant, 
sober,  of  good  behaviour,  given  to  hospi- 
tality, apt  to  teach,  not  given  to  wine,  no 
striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre,  but  pa- 
tient, not  a brawler,  not  covetous;  one 
that  ruleth  well  his  own  house,  har  ing 
his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravi- 
ty 5 for  if  a man  know  not  how  to  nile 
his  own  house,  how  shall  he  take  care  of 
the  Church  of  God?  not  a novice,  lest 
being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall  into 
the  condemnation  of  the  devil.  Moi’e- 
over  he  must  have  a good  report  of  them 
which  are  without ; lest  he  fall  into  re- 
l>roach,  and  the  snare  of  the  devil. 

IT  Or  this : For  the  Epistle. 

Acts  XX.  17. 

From  MUetus,  Paul  sent  to  Ephesus, 
and  caKed  the  Elders  of  the  Church. 
And  when  they  were  come  to  him,  he 
said  unto  them.  Ye  know  from  the  first 
day  that  I came  into  Asia,  after  what 
manner  I have  b^en  with  you  at  all  sea* 


sons,  serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility 
of  mind,  and  with  many  tears  and  temp- 
tations, which  befel  me  by  the  lying  in 
wait  of  the  Jews : And  how  I kept  back 
nothing  that  was  profitable  unto  you,  but 
have  showed  you,  and  have  taught  you 
publicly,  and  from  house  to  house,  testi- 
fying both  to  the  Jews,  and  also  to  the 
Greeks,  repentance  toward  God,  and 
faith  toward  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  And 
now,  behold,  I go  bound  in  the  Spirit  un- 
to Jerusalem,  not  knowing  the  things 
that  shall  befal  me  there ; save  that  the 
Holy  Ghost  witnessetli  in  every  city,  say- 
ing, That  bonds  and  afflictions  abide  me. 
But  none  of  these  tilings  move  me,  nei- 
ther count  I my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so 
that  I might  finish  my  course  with  joy, 
and  the  ministry  which  I have  received 
of  the  Lord  Jesus;  to  testify  the  Gospel 
of  the  grace  of  God.  And  now',  behold, 
I know  that  ye  all,  among  whom  I have 
gone  preaching  the  kingdom  of  God, 
shall  see  my  face  no  more.  Wherefore 
I take  you  to  record  this  day,  that  I am 
pure  from  the  blood  of  all  men  : For  I 
have  not  shunned  to  declare  unto  you  all 
the  counsel  of  Go<l.  Take  heed,  there- 
fore, unto  yourselves,  and  fo  all  tlie  flock, 
over  the  which  the  Holy  Gliost  hath 
made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the  Church 
of  God,  which  he  hath  pui*chased  with 
his  own  blood.  For  I know  this,  that  af- 
ter my  dejiarting  shall  grievous  wolves 
enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the 
flock.  Also  of  your  own  selves  shall  men 
arise,speaking  perverse  things,  to  draw' 
away  disciples  after  them.  Therefore 
watch,  and  remember,  that  by  the  space 
of  three  years,  I ceased  not  to  warn  every 
one,  night  and  day,  with  tears.  And  now, 
brethren.  I commend  you  to  Go<l,  and  to 
the  word  of  his  grace,  wluch  is  able  to 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOI»^5. 


Iwikl  voy  up,  and  to  give  you  an  inherit- 
ance umongall  Uiem  which  are  sanctified. 
I have  coveted  no  man’s  silver,  or  gold, 
or  apparel;  yea,  ye  youi*selves  know, 
that  these  hands  have  ministered  unto 
iny  necessities,  and  to  them  that  were 
with  me.  I have  showed  you  all  things, 
how  that  so  labouring  ye  ought  to  sup- 
port the  weak',  and  to  remember  the 
words  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said,  It 
is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive. 

IT  Then  another  Bishop  shall  read 
The  Gospel.  SL  John  xxi.  15. 

JESUS  saith  to  Simon  Peter,  Simon 
son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  more 
than  these  He  saith  unto  him.  Yea, 
Lord*,  thou  kno west  that  I love  thee.  He 
saith  unto  him.  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith 
unto  himagfun  the  secondtime,  Simon  son 
of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  ? He  saith  unto 
him.  Yea,  Lord  •,  thou  knowest  that  1 love 
thee.  He  saith  unlo  him.  Feed  my  sheep. 
He  saith  unto  him  the  third  time,  Simon 
son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  ? Peter  was 
grieved  because  he  said  unto  him  the 
third  time,  Lovest  thou  me  ^ And  lie  said 
unto  him.  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things : 
thou  knowest  that  I love  thee.  Jesus 
saith  unto  him.  Feed  *iy  sheep. 

TT  Or  this : St.  John  xx.  19. 

The  same  day  at  evening,  being  the 
first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  doors 
were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  as- 
sembled for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Je- 
sus and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  un- 
to them.  Peace  be  unto  you.  And  when 
he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto  them  his 
hands  and  his  side.  Then  were  the  dis- 
c’^iles  glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord- 
Then  saith  Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace 
he  unto  you ; As  my  Father  hath  sent  me, 
even  so  serul  I you.  And  when  he  had 
said  this,  he  breathed  on  them,  and  saith 
unto  them,  K<H-eive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost: 
Whose  soever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  re- 
mitted unto  thorn ; and  whose  soever 
sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

IT  Or  this:  St. Matt,  xxviii.  18. 

TESUS  enme  and  spake  unto  them, 
saying.  All  jtower  is  given  unto  me 
in  heaven  and  in  earth.  Go  ye  there- 
fore and  teach  all  nations,  baptizingthem 
In  the  natne  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
bon,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost*,  teaching 
tlwinto  observe  all  things  w hatsoever  | 
have  commanded  you : and  lo,  1 am 
with  you  alway,  even  unto  tlm  end  of 
^le  world. 

After  the  Gospel  avd  the  Se^-mon  are 
r.nilrrf,  the  elcoled  Bishop^  vested  ivith 
his  If  irhet^  shall  be  Presented  hy  tzro  Bi- 
shops of  this  Church  unto  the  presidi'is^ 
Huhopj  or  lo  the  Bishop  appointed^  sit- 


ting in  his  Chair  near  the  holy  Table  } 
the  Bishops  who  present  him  saying, 

Reverend  F.ather  in  God,  we  pre- 
sent unto  you  this  godly  and  w ell- 
iearned  Man  to  be  oi  daine*.i  and  conse- 
secrated  Bishop. 

TT  Then  shall  the  Presiding  Bishop  demand. 
Testimonials  of  the  Person  presented 
for  Consecration,  and  shall  cause  them 
to  be  read. 

IT  He  shall  then  require  of  him  the  follow- 
ing Promise  of  Con foinnity  to  the  Doc- 
trine, Discipline,  and  Worship  of  the 
Protestant  Episcopal  Church. 

IN  the  name  of  God,  Amen.  I N.  chr 
sen  Bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  N.  do  promise  conformity  and 
obedience  to  the  doctrine,  discipline,  and 
worship  of  the  Protestant  Episcop;U 
Cliurch  in  the  United  States  of  America 
So  help  me  God,  through  Jesus  Christ. 

IT  T'htn  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  mov 
the  Congregation  present  to  pray,  saying 
thus  to  them : 

Brethren,  it  is  written  in  the  Gos- 
pel of  St.  Luke,  That  our  Saviour 
Christ  continued  the  whole  night  in 
prayer,  before  he  chose  and  sent  forth 
his  twelve  Apostles.  It  is  w ritten  also, 
That  the  holy  Apostles  prayed,  before 
they  ordained  Matthias  to  be  of  the  num- 
ber of  the  twelve.  Let  us,  therefore,  fol- 
lowing the  example  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  and  his  Apostles,  offer  up ' our 
prayers  to  Almighty  God,  before  we  ad 
mit  and  send  fortli  this  Person  presented 
unto  us,  to  the  work  w hei*eunto  we  trust 
the  Holy  Ghost  bath  called  him. 

IT  And  then  shall  he  said  the  Litany  ; save 
only,  that  after  this  place,  That  it  may 
please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bi.shops, 
^c.  the  proper  Sujfragt  shall  he, 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  ibis 
our  brother  elected,  and  to  send  thy 
grace  upon  him,  that  he  may  duly  exe- 
ecute  the  office  Avliereunto  he  is  calknl, 
tu  the  edifying  of  thy  tUuirch,  and  to  the 
honour,  praise,  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

Answ  er.  H'e  beseech  thee  to  hear  iu, 
good  Lord. 

IT  Then  shall  he  said  this  Prayer  fol 
lozoing. 

Almighty  God,  giver  of  aii  good 

thine-s,  wliohy  thy  Holy  Sj)irif  luust 
appointed  divers  orders  of  Ministers  iit 
thy  Church;  mercifully  behold  this  thy 
servant  now  calle<l  to  the  work  ;uid  mi- 
nistry of  a Bisho))  *,  ami  so  vci)Ienish  hint 
with  the  truth  ofthv  doctrine, and  adorn 
him  with  innocency  of  lib',  tlial  both 
by  wofd  and  deed  he  may  faithfttlly 


286  THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 


terve  thee  in  this  office,  to  the  glory  of 
thy  name,  and  the  edifying  and  well- 
governing  of  thy  Church,  through  the 
inerits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who 
livelh  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
^ Then  the  Presiding  Bishop^  sitting  in 
his  Chair^  shall  say  to  him  that  is  to  be 
consecrated^ 

Brother,  forasmuch  as  the  holy 
Scripture  and  the  ancient  canons  com- 
mand that  w e should  not  be  hasty  in  lay- 
ing on  hands,  and  admitting  any  person 
to  government  in  the  Church  of  Christ, 
which  he  hath  purchased  with  no  l^s 
price  than  the  effusion  of  his  own  blood ; 
before  we  admit  you  to  tliis  administra- 
tion, we  will  examine  you  in  certain  arti- 
cles, to  the  end  that  the  congregation 
present  may  have  a trial,  and  bear  wit- 
ness, how  you  are  minded  to  l>ehave  your- 
self in  the”  Chm  ch  of  God. 

A RE  you  persuaded,  that  you  are  truly 
l\.  called  to  this  ministration,  according 
to  the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  order  of  this  Church 
Answer.  I am  so  persuaded. 


The  Presiding  Bishop. , 

Are  you  persuaded,  that  the  holy 
Scriptures  contain  all  doctrine  re- 
quired as  necessary  for  eternal  salvation 
through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  !*  And  are 
you  determined,  out  of  the  same  holy 
Scriptures,  to  instruct  the  people  commit- 
ted to  your  charge,  and  to  teach  or  main- 
tain nothing,  as  necessary  to  eternal  salva- 
tion, but  that  which  you  shall  be  persua- 
ded, may  be  concluded  and  proved  by  the 
same? 

Answer.  I am  so  persuaded,  and  de- 
termined, by  God’s  grace. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  then  faitlifully  exercise 
yourself  in  the  holy  Scriptures,  and 
call  upon  God  by  prayer,  for  the  true  un- 
derstanding of  the  same ; so  that  you  may 
be  able  by  them  to  teach  and  exhort  with 
wholesome  doctrine,  and  to  withstand 
and  convince  the  gainsayers  i* 

Answer.  I w ill  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 
The  Presiding  Bishop. 

Are  you  ready,  with  all  faithful  dili- 
gence, to  banish  and  drive  away 
from  the  Church  all  erroneous  and 
sti'ange  doctrine  contrary  to  God’s  word  *, 
and  both  privately  and  openly  to  call  up- 
on and  encouiuge  others  to  the  same  ? 

Ans7ver.  I am  ready,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  deny  all  ungodliness  and 
wurldly  lusts, and  live  soberly, righ- 
teously, and  godly  in  this  present  world  5 
that  you  mtiy  slww  yourself  in  all  things 


an  example  of  good  works  unto  otherst 
that  the  adversary  may  be  ashamed,  hav- 
ing nothing  to  say  against  you  ? 

Ansrver.  I will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  forward, 
as  much  as  shall  lie  in  3mu,  quiet- 
ness, love,  and  peace  among  all  men  j and 
diligently  exercise  such  discipline,  as  by 
the  authority  of  God’s  word,  and  by  the 
order  of  this  Church,  is  committed  to 
you  ? 

ATiswer.  I will  so  do,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  jmu  be  faithful  in  ordaining, 
sending,  or  layipg  hands  upon 
others  f 

Answer.  I will  so  be,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  show  yourself  gentle,  anil 
be  merciful  for  Christ’s  salte  to 
poor  and  needy  people,  and  to  all  stran- 
gers destitute  of  help  i* 

Answer.  I will  so  show  myself,  by 
God’s  help. 

IT  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop^  standing 
up^  shcdl  say^ 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, who  hath  given  you  a good  will 
to  do  all  these  things,  grant  also  unto  you 
strength  and  power  to  perform  the  same; 
that  he  accomplishing  in  you  the  good 
work  which  he  hath  begun,  you  may  be 
found  perfect  and  irrepi'ehensible  at  the 
latter  (.lay,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  elect  put  on  the 
rest  of  the  Episcopal  Habit ; an<?,  hneeU 
ing  down,  Veni,  Creator  Spiritu.s,  shall 
he  sung  or  said  over  him,  the  Presiding 
Bishop  beginning,  and  the  Bisheps,  with 
others  that  are  present,  answering  by 
Verses,  asfolloweth : 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire  : 

Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art. 

Who  dost  thy  severfold  gifts  impait : 

Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above, 

Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love  : 

Enable  with  pei’petual  light 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight ; 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace : 

Keep  far  our  foes,  give  pence  at  Uome^ 
Where  thou  art  Chuide,  no  ill  t^nn  come. 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Thee,  of  both  to  be  hut  One  : 

That  throu^i  tlie  ages  all  along, 

This  may  he  our  endless  5<mg  ; 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 


II  \jr  inis . 

C03IE,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Proceeding  from  above, 

Both  from  the  Father  avd  the  Son 
The  God  of  peace  and  love  ; 

Pisit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 
Thy  heavenly  grace  inspire ; 

That  truth  and  godliness  we  may 
Pursue  with  full  desire. 
rhou  art  the  very  Comforter 
I ]jii  gi'ief  and  all  distress  *, 

\The  heavenly  gift  of  God  most  High} 
j No  tongwe  can  it  express ; 

The  fountain  and  the  liv  ing  spring 
Of  joy  celestial*, 

The  f re  so  bright^  the  love  so  sweety 
The  Unction  Spiritual. 

Thou  in  thv  gifts  art  manifold, 

By  them  Christ’s  Church  doth  stand; 

[n  faithful  hearts  thou  xvrit^st  thy  lawy 
The  finger  nf  God's  hand. 

According  to  tliy  promise.  Lord, 

Thou  ^vest  speech  with  gi*ace‘, 

That,  though  thy  help,  God's  praises  may 
Resound  in  every  place. 

0 Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 
Send  down  thy  heavenly  light*, 

Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal. 

To  serve  God  day  and  night. 

Our  wealvuess  sti*engthen  and  confirm. 
For,  Lord,  thou  know’st  us  frail  y 
That  neither  devil,  world,  nor  fleshy 
Against  ns  may  prevail. 
put  back  our  enenlies  far  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Pence  in  our  hearts  xoith  God  and  man. 
The  best,  the  truest  gain; 

And  grant  tliat  thou  being,  0 Lord, 

Our  leader  and  our  guide, 
fr I may  escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

And  never  from  thee  slide. 

Such  measures  of  thy  powerful  gi*ace 
Grant,  Lord, to  us, we  pray; 

That  thoumay'st  be  our  Comforter 
At  the  last  dreadful,  day. 

Of  strife  and  of  dissention 
Dissolve,  O Lord,  the  bands, 

And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  axid  love 
Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 

Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 
The  Father  of  all  might, 

That  we  of  his  helox)ed  Son, 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight  ; 

And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 
Ever  acknowledge  thee. 

The  Spirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son, 

One  God  in  Persons  Three. 

To  God  the  Father  laud  ami  praise, 
And  to  liis  blessed  Son, 

I And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  Grace, 
Coequal  Three  in  One. 

And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 
Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  profess  his  name. 

From  htnCs  to  thFworld's  end.  Amen. 


2BV 

That  ended,  the  Presiding  Bishop  shali 
say. 

Lord,  bear  our  prayer ; 

Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 
Presiding  Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  God  and  most  merciful 
Father,  who  of  thine  infinite  good- 
ness hast  given  thine  only  and  deai-ly  be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  our  Ko- 
deeraer,  and  the  Author  of  everlasting 
life ; who,  after  that  he  had  made  perfect 
our  redemption  b}*  his  death,  and  was  as- 
cended into  heaven,  poured  down  his 
gifts  abundantly  upon  men,  making  some 
Apostles,  some  Prophets,  some  Evan- 
gelists, some  Pastors  and  Doctors,  to  the 
edifying  and  making  perfect  his  Church  ; 
grant,  we  beseech  thee, to  this  thy  servant 
such  grace,  that  he  may  evermore  be 
ready  to  spread  abroad  thy  gospel,  the 
glad  tidings  of  reconciliation  with  thee ; 
and  use  the  authority  given  him,  not  to 
destruction,  but  to  salvation;  not  to  hurt, 
but  to  help : so  that  as  a wise  unt^ faithful 
servant,  giving  to  thy  family  their  portion 
in  due  season,  he  may  at  laist  be  recei  *ed 
into  everlasting  joy, through  Jesus  Cl , ist 
our  Lord,  who,  w'ith  thee  and  tlie  Holy 
Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God, 
world  without  eml.  Amen. 

TT  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  and  Bishops 
present,  shall  lay  their  Hardfs  upon  the 
Head  of  the  elected  Bishop  kneeling 
before  them,  the  Presiding  Bishop  say- 
ing, 

Receive  the  Iloly  Ghost,  for^  the 
office  and  work  of  a Bishop  in  the 
Church  of  God,  now  committed  unto  thee 
by  the  imposition  of  our  hands ; In  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen.  And  remem  * 
her  that  thou  stir  up  the  grace  of  God, 
which  is  given  thee  by  this  imposition  ol 
our  hands:  For  God  hath  not  given  us  the 
spirit  of  fear ; but  of  power,  and  love,  and 
sobeniess. 

V Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  deliver 
him  the  Bible,  saying, 

Give  heed  unto  reading,  exhortation 
and  doctrine;  think  upon  the  thin^ 
contained  in  this  book;  be  diligent  in 
them,  that  the  increase  coming  thereby 
maybe  manifest  unto, all  men:  for  by  so 
doing  thou  shalt  both  save  thyself  and 
them  that  hear  thee.  Be  to  the  flock  of 
Christa  sliepherd,  not  a wolf;  feed  them, 
devour  them  not;  Hold  up  the  wcali, 
heal  tlie  sick,  bind  uj)  the  broken,  bring 
again  the  outcasts,  seek  Ihe  lost.  Be  so 
merciful,  that  you  be  not  too  remiss;  so 
minister  discipline,  that  you  forget  not 
mercy;  that  when  the  Chief  Shepherd 
shalfap[M*ar,  you  may  receive  the  never- 
fading  crown  of  glory,  thiough  Jetu.* 
Christ  o;ir  Lord.  Amen, 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 
ir 


288  THE  LITANF  A 

fT  Then  ikf'  Presiding  Bishop  shall  pro-- 
ceed  in  the  Communion  Service  ; with 
whom  the  new  consecrated  Bishop^  with 
others^  shall  also  communicate. 

And  for  the  last  Collect,,  imtnediately 
before  the  Benediction^  shall  he  »aid  this 
Prayer : 

Most  merciful  Father,  we  beseech 
thee  to  send  down  upon  this  thy 
servant  thy  heavenly  blessingf;  and  so 
endue  him  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  he 
preaching;  thy  word,  may  not  only  be 
earnest  to  reprove,  beseech,  and  rebuke 
with  all  patience  and  doctrine ; but  also, 
may  be  to  such  as  believe,  a wholesome 


The  Litany 

O GOD,  the  Father  of  heaven;  have 
niex’cy  upon  us  miserable  sinners.  i 
O Qodjthe  Father  of  heaven',  have  mercy 
upon  ws  miserable  sinners. 

O God  the  Son,  Redeemef  of  the 
worhl ; have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 

O God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world) 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding 
from  the  Fathei’  and  the  Son ; have  mer- 
cy upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

* O God  the  Holy  Ghost, proceeding  from 
the  Father  and  the  Son } have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity, 
three  Persons,  and  one  God;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O holy,  blessed,  and  glonous  Trinity, 
three  Persons,  and  one  God ; have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  ofTeuces, 
nor  the  offences  of  our  forefathers ; nei- 
ther take  thou  n 'ngeance  of  our  sins : 
Spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people, 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most 
precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us 
ibi’  ever- 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin ; 
from  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil  j 
from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting 
damnation; 

Good  Lo/d,  delir^r  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from 
4>ride,  vain  glory,  and  hypocrisy;  from 
envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  uncha- 
f-itableness; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

^ P rom  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affec- 
tions , and  from  all  the  deceits  of  the 
iv  orkl,  the  fleshj'and  the  devil; 


ND  SUFFRAGES. 

example  in  word,  in  conversation,  in 
love,  in  faith,  in  chastity,  and  in  purity ; 
that  faithfully  fulfilling  his  course,  at 
the  latter  day  he  may  receive  the  crown 
of  righteousness  laid  up  by  the  Lord,  the 
righteous  Judge,  who  liveth  and  reign-' 
eth  one  God  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
imd  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  om" 
Lord : And  the  blessing  of  God  Almigh- 
ty, the  Father,  tlie  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  *dways.  Amen. 


nd  Suffrages. 

i Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from 
plague,  pestilence,  and  famine;  from 
battle,  and  murder,  and  from  sudden 
death ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy, 
and  rebellion;  from  all  ^se  doctiine, 
heresy,  and  schism;  from  hardness  of 
heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  word  and 
commandment ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  incarna- 
tion ; by  thy  holy  nativity  and  circumci- 
sion; by  thy  baptism,  fasting,  aiid  temp- 
tation ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat ; by 
thy  cross  and  passion ; by  thy  precious 
death  and  burial ; by  thy  glorious  resur- 
rection .ind  ascension ; and  by  the  coining 
of  the  Holy  Ghost; 

Good  Lard,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation ; in  aU 
time  of  ooi’  prosperity ; in  the  hour  of 
death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners,  do  beseech  thee  to  hear 
us,  O Lord  God ; and  that  it  may  please 
thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy  Church 
universal  in  ihe  right  way ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  gobd  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and 
preserve  all  Christian  rulers  and  magis- 
trates; giving  them  grace  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminaTe 
all  Bishops,  Prie-ots,  and  Deacons,  with  l 
tnie, knowledge  and  understanding  of  tliv 
vrgrdi  and  that  both  by  thtirpi^achhig 


THE  LITANY  ANC  StiFFRAGES.  28S 


and  living’,  they  may  set  it  forth,  and 
show  it  according’!}'  *, 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lordi 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  these 
thy  servants,  now  to  be  admitted  to  the 
order  of  Deacons  [or  Priests^^  and  to 
pour  thy  grace  upon  them  •,  that  they 
may  duly  execute  tlieir  office,  to  the  cdi» 
fying  of  thy  Church,  and  the  glory  of 
thy  holy  name ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and 
hem>  all  thy  people  j 

fre  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all 
nations,  unity,  pe&ce,  and  concord ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord* 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an 
heart  to  love  and  fear  thee,  and  diligent* 
ly  to  live  after  thy  commandments  *, 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all 
tliy  people  increase  of  grace,  to  hear 
meekly  thy  word,  and  to  receive  it  with 

J)ure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the 
i’uitsof  the  Spirit j 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into 
the  way  of  truth,  all  such  as  have  en  ed 
and  ai*e  deceived  5 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Tliat  it  mayplease  thee  to  strengthen 
such  as  do  stand,  and  to  comfort  and  help 
the  weak-hearted,  and  to  raise  up  those 
who  fall,  and  finally  to  beat  down  Satan 
under  our  feet ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lmd. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour, 
help,  and  comfo^  all  who  are  in  danger, 
ueeessity,  and  tribulation 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  pr«*erve  all 
who  travel  by  land  or  by  water,  all  wo- 
men in  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all  sick 
persons,  and  young  children,  and  to 
show  thy  pit^  upon  all  prisoners  and 
ca^ives} 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  vs,  good  Lon'd. 
That  it  may  please  thee  ti^efend  and 
provide  for  the  fatherless  children  and 
widows,  and  all  ivho  are  desolate  and 
oppressed  5 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  all  men  *, 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord* 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our 
enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers,  and 
to  turn  their  hearts  j 

We  beseech  thee  to  a ja.r  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and 
preserve  to  our  use  the  kindly  fruits  of 
tlie  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may 
eiijw  them*, 

^ t>s,s§tch  thee  to  hear  us.  good  Lord. 

ii  u 


That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us 
true  repentance  *,  to  forgive  us  all  <Jur 
sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances  *,  and 
to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  to  amend  our  lives  according  tu 
thy  holy  word ; 

Wt  besecQh  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Son  of  God,  we  beseech  tnee  to  hear 
us.  • 

Son  of  God,  vie  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

O Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  tlie  world*, 

Gi  aat  us  thy  peace* 

O Lamb  of  God,  who  t2^est  away  tie 
sins  of  the  world*, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

TT  The  Bishop  may,  at  kis  discretion^ 
omit  all  that  follows,  to  the  Prayer^ 
We  humbly  beseech  thee.  0 Fathefc. 

IfC. 

O Christ,  hear  us. 

O Chnst,  hear  us* 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  UU. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  w. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  and  the  Peoptt 
with  him,  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hfthr 
lowed  be  thy  Name } Thy  Kingdona 
come ; Tby  Will  be  done  on  Earth,  as  it 
is  in  Heaven*,  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation 3 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen* 

Bishop*  O Lord,  deal  not  with  tis  a^-. 
cording  to  our  sins ; 

Answer.  Neither  reward  us  according 
to  our  iniquities. 

Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

OG0D,  merciful  Father,  who  des» 
pisest  not  the  sighing  of  a conttilff 
heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are  sor 
rowful ; mercifully  assist  our  prayers 
which  we  make  before  thee  in  all  ouf 
troubles  and  adversities,  whensoever 
they  oppress  us;  and  gi'aciously  heal* 
us,  that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and 
subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh 
against  us,  may,  by  thy  good  providence, 
be  brought  to  nought ; that  we  thy  ser- 
vants, being  hurt  by  no  persecution,  may 
evermore  give  thanks  unto  thee  in  tlry 
holy  Church,  through  Jesus  Cl’urisi  oui: 
Lord. 

O Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  ddirxM  #?»* 
for  thy  name's  sake. 

GOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears 
and  our  fathers  liave  decUu’Od  unto 
us,  the  noble  v/orks  that  thou  didsOh 
their  days,  and  iu  Uife  old  time 
them. 


The  Order  for  the  Administration  of  the  Lord’s 
Supper,  or  Holy  Communion. 


OUR  Fatlter,  who  ait  in  Heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name  *,  Thy  Kingdom 
come  •,  Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth,  as  it 
is  ill  Heaven  ^ Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread  *,  And  forgive  Us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us; 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But  de- 
liver us  from  evil : For  thine  is  the  King- 
dom, and  the  Power,  and  the  Glory-  for 
ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  Ood,  unto  whom  aii 
hearts  are  open,  all  desires  known, 
and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid; 
cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the 
inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit;  that  we 
may  jierfectly  love  thee,  and  worthily 
magnify  thy  holy  name,  through  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

7T  Then  shall  the  Bishop^  turning  to  the 
People.,  rehearse  distinctly  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments ^ and  the  People  still  kneel- 
ing.^ shall.,  after  every  commandment, 
ask  God  niercy  for  their  transgressions 
for  the  time  past,  and  grace  to  keep 
the  laic  for  the  time  U come,  as  follow- 
eth. 

Bishop. 

God  spake  these  words,  and  said,  I am 
the  Lord  thy  God : Thou  sbalt  have 
none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thy- 
self any  graven  image,  nor  the  likeness  of 
any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the 
cai  th  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the 

canUf  Thou  &halt  ho’sv  down  to  tho*n 


nor  worship  them:  For  I the  Lord  thy 
God  am  a jealous  God;  and  visit  the  sins 
of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the 
tliird  and  fom-th  generation  of  them  that 
hate  me ; and  show  mercy  unto  thousands 
in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  ray  com 
mandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain:  For  the 
Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that 
taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy 
the  Sabbath-day.  Six  days  sbalt  thou  la- 
bour, and  do  all  that  tlioii  hast  to  do but 
the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord 
thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  iio  no  manner 
of  work;  thou,and  thy  son,  and  thy  daugh 
ter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy  maid-ser 
vant,  thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is 
w ithin  thy  gates.  Fcfi-  in  six  days  tlie 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and 
all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh 
day ; wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  se- 
venth day,  and  hallow  ed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy 
mother ; that  thy  days  may  be  long  m 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thrtu  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
antii  incline  our  heam  to  keep  this  law. 


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291 


Bishop.  Thou  shall  not  O/inmit  adul- 
tery. 

Peoph.  Lord,  have  mercy  uix)n  us, 
and  incluie  om*  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  Shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bv>hop.  Thou  Shalt  not  bear  fadse  wit- 
ness against  thy  neighbour. 

PiopU.  Loi’d,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishoii.  Thou  Shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbour’s  house,  thou  shall  not  covet 
Jhy  neighbour’s  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor 
his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any 
thing  that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  write  all  these  thy  laws  in  oui*  hearts, 
we  beseech  thee. 

tr  Then  the  Bishop  mety  say, 

Hear  also  what  oui*  Lord  J esus  Christ 
sairh:  , „ . 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thy  heart,  and  wdtli  all  thy 
sold,  and  with  all  thy  mind:  this  is  the 
first  and  great  commandment.  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it  j Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two 
commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the 
prophets. 

V Let  us  pray. 

O ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting 
God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to 
direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy 
laws,  and  in  the  w orks  of  thy  comniand- 
ments',  that,  through  thy  most  mighty 
protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul,  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

V Then  shall  be  read  the  Collet,  Epistle, 
and  Gospel,  as  they  are  appointed. 

^ Then  shall  be  rend  the  Apostles'  or  ISx- 
cent  Creed  ; unless  one  of  them  have  been 
r-eacl  immediately  before,  in  the  Morning 
,'Sc'i'vice.  ^ 

^ Then  shall  the  Bishop  begin  the  Offer- 
toi~y,  saying  one  or  more  of  these  sen- 
*e.r}.r.cs  followine.  OS  he  thinketh  most 


fences  following,  as  he 
convenient. 

Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men, 
that  they  may  see  your  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  hea- 
ven. St.  Matt.  V.  16. 

Lav  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  up- 
on earth,  where  moth  and  rust  dotli  cor- 
rui)t,  and  where  thieves  break  through 
and  steal : But  lay  up  for  yourselves  trea- 


do  to  you,  even  so  do  to  them;  for  this 
is  the  law  and  the  prophets.  St.  Malt. 
vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me, 
Lord^  Lord, "shall  enter  into  the  lungdom 
of  heaven but  he  that  doeth  the  w ill  of 
my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  St.  Matt. 
vii.  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the 
Lord,  Behold,  Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods 
I give  to  the  poor  ‘,  and  if  I have  done 
any  wrong  to  any  man,  I restore  four 
fold.  St.  Luke  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a warfare  at  any  time  at 
his  own  cost  f Who  planteth  a vineyard, 
and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof?  or 
who  feedeth  a.  flock,  and  eateth  not  of 
the  milk  of  the  flock  ? 1 Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual 
tilings,  is  it  a great  matter  if  we  shall  reap 
your  worldly  things  ? 1 Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know',  that  they  who  minister 
about  holy  things,  live  of  the  sacrifice, 
and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar,  are  par 
taiters  with  the  altar  i*  Even  so  hath  tho 
Lord  also  ordained,  that  they  who  preach 
the  Gospel,  should  live  of  the  GospeL  1 
Cor.  ix.  13, 14. 

He  that  soweth  little,  .sliall  reap  little 
and  he  that  soweth  plenteousiy,  shall  reap 
plenteously.  Let  tjvery  man  do  according 
as  he  is  disposed  in  his  heart,  not  grudg- 
ingly, or  of  necessity ; for  God  loveth  d 
cheerful  giver.  2 Cor.  i^f.  6, 7. 

Let  him  tliat  is  taught  in  the  word,  mr- 
nister  unto  him  that  teacheth,  in  all  good 
things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is  not 
mocked : For  whatsoever  a man  sowetl^ 
that  shall  he  reap.  Gal.  vi.  6;  7. 

While  w'e  have  time,  let  us  do;  good 
unto  all  men  *,  and  especially  unto  them 
that  are  of  the  household  of  faith.  Gal. 
vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a man  be 
contentwithtiiathe  hath;  For  we  brought 
nothing  into  this  world,  neither  may  we 
carry  any  thing  out.  1 Tim.  vi.  6, 7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this 
world,  that  they  be  ready  to  give, and  glad 
to  distribute;  laying  up  in  store  for  them- 
selves a good  foundation  against  the  time 
to  come,  that  they  may  attain  eternal  life. 
1 Ton.  vi.  17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  for- 
get your  works,  and  labour  that  prpceed- 
eth  of  love*,  which  love  ye  have  showed 
i^or  his  name’s  sake,  who  have  ministered 
unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do  minister.  Hth, 
vi,  10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute,  forgot 


sures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nof  noi ; for  wit  h such  sacrifices  God  is  weU 
rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  pleased.  Heh.  xm.  lb. 
not  bi-eak  throilgli  nor  steal.  St.  Matt.  Wlio.so  hath  this  world’s  good,  and 
vi  19  20  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shut- 

Whatsoever  vewould  that  men  should  teth  up  hb  comi>assion  from  him,  how 


292  THE  COM^fUNION 

dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him  ? 

John  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn 
thy  face  from  any  poor  man  *,  and  then 
the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be  turned 
away  from  thee.  Tohit  iy.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  pow  er.  If  thou 
l^t  much,giveplenteously5  if  thou  hast 
little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to  give  of 
that  little : for  so:gatherest  thou  thyself  a 

food  reward  in  the  day  of  necessity. 

\hit  iv.  8,  8. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lend- 
€th  unto  the  Lord:  and  look,  what  he 
layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again; 

Prov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  tho  man  that  proyideth  for 
the  sick  and  needy : the  Lord  shall  de- 
liver him  in  the  time  of  trouble.  Psalm 

xli.l. 

IT  Whilst  these  senhnces  are  in  reading^  the 
PteaconSy  Church-zvarderis.  or  other  Jit 
jpersons  appointed  for  that  purpose,  shall 
receive  the  alms  for  the  Poor,  and  other 
devotions  of  the  People,  in  a decent  Bar 
son  to  he  provided  by  the  Parish  for  that 
purpose  j and  reverently  bring  %t  to  the 
Bishop,  who  shall  hximbly  present,  and 
place  it  upon  the  holy  Table. 

•1  Ahxd  th^  Bishop  shall  then  place  upon 
the  Table  so  much  Bread  and  Wine  as 
he  shall  think sufficierit } after  which^he 
shall  sav. 


Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  a^ate  of 
Clirist’s  Clttirch  militant. 

Almighty  and  everllving  God, 
who,  by  thy  holy  Apostie,hast  taught 
us  to  make  prayers  and  supplications,  and 
to  give  thanks,  for  all  men ; We  Immbly 
beseech  thee  most  mercifully  [*to  accept 
our  (dms  and  oblations,  mid]  to  receive 
these  our  prayers,  which  we  offer  unto 
thy  divine  Majesty  5 beseeching  thee  to 
inspire  continually  the  universal  Church 
with  the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  con- 
cord ; and  grant  that  all  those  who  do  con- 
fess thy  holy  name  ma}^  agree  in  the  truth 
of  thy  holy  word,  and  live  in  unity  and 
rodly  love.  We  beseech  thee  alsoj  so  to 
direct  and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Chris- 
tian rulers,  that  they  may  truly  and  impar- 
tially administer  justice,  to  the  puivsh- 
ment  of  wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  tlie 
maintenance  of  thy  true  religion  and  vir- 
tue. Give  grace,  O heavenly  Father,  to. 
ail  Bishops  and  other  Ministers  5 that  they 
may,  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set 
forth  thy  true  and  lively  Word,  and  right- 1 
ly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy  sacra- 
ments. And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy 
heavenly  grace;  mid  especially  to  this 

j,  ■ - 

* If  there  be  no  alms  or  oblations,  thepjhall  the  words,  to  accept  our  alms  and  ob- 
hxtions,  andj  be  left  unsaid. 


! congregation  here  present;  that  with 
meek  heart,  and  due  reverence,  they  mav 
liear  and  receive  thy  holy  Word  ; truly 
serving  thee  in  holiness  anti  righteous- 
ness all  tlie  davs  of  their  life.  And  we 
most  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy  good- 
ness, O Lord,  to  comfort  and  succour  all 
those  who,  in  this  transitoi-v  life,  are  in 
trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or  any 
o+her  adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy 
holy  name,  for  all  thy  servants  departed 
this  life  in  thy  faith  and  feai';  beseeching 
thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their 
good  examples,  that  with  them  we  may 
be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  kingdom’; 
Grant  this,  O Father,  for  Jesus  Christ’s 
sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate 
Amen. 

IT  The  Bishop  shall  then  say  this  Exkor 
tation. 

T^EARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who 
JLJ  mind  to  come  to  the  IIolv  Commu 
nion  of  the  Body  and  Blood  ’of  our  Sa 
viour  Christ,  must  consider  how  St.  Paul 
exluH-teth  all persons  diligently  to  try  and 
examine  themselves,  before  they  presume 
to  eat  of  that  Bread,  and  drink  of  that 
Cup,  For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if  w ith 
a true  penitent  heart  and  lively  faith  we 
receive  that  holy  Sacrament ; so  is  the 
danger  gjreat,  if  we  receive  the  same  un- 
worthily. Judge  therefore  yourselves, 
brethren,  diat  ye  be  not  judged  of  the 
Lord;  repent  ye  truly  for  your  sins  past, 
have  a lively  and  steadfast  faith  in  Christ 
our  Saviour;  amend  jx)wr  lives,  and  be  in 
perfect  charity  with  all  men:  so  shall  ve 
be  meet  partakers  of  those  holy  Mysteries. 
And,  above  all  things,  ye  must  give  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  God  the  Fa- 
ther, the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the 
redemption  of  the  w^orld  by  the  death  and 
passion  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God 
and  man ; who  did  humble  himself,  even 
to  the  death  upon  the  cross,  for  us  miser- 
able sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness  and  tlie 
shadow  of  death;  that  he  might  make  us 
the  children  of  God,  and  exalt  us  to  ever- 
lasting life.  And  to  the  end  that  we 
should  always  remember  the  exceeding 
great  love  of  our  Master  and  only  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying  for  us,  and  the 
innumerable  benefits  which  by  bis  pre- 
cious blood-shedding  he  hadi  obtained 
for  us,  he  hath  instituted  and  ordained 
holy  Mysteries^  as  pledges  of  his  love, 
and  for*  a continual  remembrance  of  his 
death,  to  our  great  and  endless  comfort. 
To  him  therefore,  with  the  Father,  and 
rlie  Holy  Ghost,  let  us  give,  as  we  are 
most  bouiiuen,  continual  thamks;  submit- 


rilE  COMMUMO^. 


293 

tins  ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy  will  and , that  believe  in  him  should  not  pcrisb,  but 
Su?e,  and  studying  to  serve  him  in  have  everlaslmg  life. 
irue  holiness  and  rig-hieousness,  all  the 
days  of  our  liie.  Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say  to  tlwse  who 
come  to  receive  the  Communion, 

XTE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent 
IL  you  of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love  and 
charity  with  your  neighbours,  and  intend 
to  lead  a new  life,  following  the  com- 
mnnd  merits  of  God,  and  walking  from 
henceforth  in  his  holy  ways ; draw  near 
with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacrament 
to  vour  comfort;  and  make  your  humble 
confession  to  Almighty  God,  devoutly 
kneeling. 

Then  shalf  this  general  Confession  be 
made  by  the  Bishop  and  uU  those  who 
are  minded  to  receive  the  Hdy  Commu- 
nion., humbly  kneeling 


jlVC  C Vt;l  ACUSillig  *4 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith. 

This  is  a true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all 
men  to  be  received,  that  Christ  Jesus 
came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners.  1 
Tim.  i.  15. 

Hear  also  whsXSt.  Jo7m  saith. 

If  any  ^nan  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate 
with  the  Father,  Jesus  Clirist  the  righ- 
teousj  and  he  is  the  propitiation  for  our 
sins.  1 John  XU  1,2. 

TT  After  which  the  Bishop  shall  proceed, 
saying. 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer,  We  lift  them  up  unto  tUe 
Lord. 

Bishop.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our 
Lord  God. 

Ansvxer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 


ion,  humbly  kneehng.  ^ , IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  tu)-n  to  the  Lord’s 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  | Table,  and  sav, 

Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all  things,;  -|-’r  jg  very  meet , right, and  our  boundea 
Tu'l'^e  of  all  men  j we  acknowledge  and  duty,  that  we  should  at  all  times,  and 


Judge  01  ail  meu  wc  .... 

bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickeaness,  j places,  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O 

which  we  from  time  to  time  most  griev-j  Almighty,  everlast  • 

nuslv  ha^■e  committed,  by  thought,  word,  i 

andMeed,  proper  Preface, 

provoking  mostju,tly  according  to  the  tinu,  \f  there  he  any 

rtlel^iltlON  against  ^6  do  specially  appointed ; or  else  immediately 

Z i f/  “““ 

is  ^n-iev;)us  tmto  us  5 | nflll^lREFOEE  with  Angels  and  Arcli- 

.s  intolerable.  1 angels,  and  with  all  the  company  of 

mercy  upon  ^^ke  heaven,  we  laud  and  gnify  thy  glorious 

for  thy  Son  ourLor^  Jesus  Chm^^  name ; evermore  praising  thee,  and  say- 


gio^/o”.^  to'thee,o£ord  Most^Iigb: 

our  Lord.  Amen.  PROPER*  PREFACES, 

r Then  shall  the  Bishop  staxid  up,  and  ^ Ujfon  Christmas-day,  and  seven  days 
tnrnin^r  to  the  People,  say,  - r#...,. 

4 LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
tV  ther,  w ho,  of  liis  great  mercy,  hath 
promised  for^-iveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
who  with  hearty  repentance  and  true 
faitli  turn  unto  him,  have  mercy  upon 
you  ^ pardon  and  deliver  you  trom  all 
your  sins  •,  confirm  and  strengthen  you 
in  all  goodness;  and  bring  you  to 'ever- 
lasting life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Atnen. 


IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say. 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Sa- 
viour Christ  saith  unto  all  who  truly  turn 
to  him.  , , 

COME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  travel  and 
are  heavy  laden,  and  1 will  refresh 
you.  St.  Matt.  XU  2S. 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave 
fiis  only  begotten  Son,  to  the  end  that  all 


after. 

Because  tlmu  dklst  give  Jesus 
Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to  be  bom 
as  at  this  time  for  ue;  who,  by  the  opera- 
tion of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  made  \cw 
man,  of  the  substance  of  the  Virgin  Mary 
his  Mother ; and  that  v.dthout  snot  of  sin, 
to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin  : Therefore 
with  Angels,  6fC. 

IT  Upon  Easter-Day,  and  seven  Deys^ 
^iftcr. 

But  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise 
thee  for  the  glorious  i-esmrection  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  For  he 
is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was  of- 
fered tor  us,  and  bath  taken  away  the 
sin  of  the  world ; who  by  his  death  hath 
destroyed  death,  and,  by  his  rising  to 
life  again,  Ivith  restored  to  us  everlastinij 
life ; Therefore  with  angels,  ^c. 


♦ These  words,  ‘Holy  Father," he  omitted  on  TritUty  Swndatf* 
cy 


294 


THE  COMMUNION. 


IT  Upon  Ascension  Day^  and  seven  Duyi 

rilHROUGH  dearly  beloved 

JL  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Xoi  cl  j who,  af- 
ter his  most  ^loridys  res(U’rectibh,  mani- 
festiy  appeared  to  all  his  Apostles,  and 
in  their  sight  ascended  up  into  heaven,  to 
prepare  a place  for  us  j that  whpre  he  is,^ 
tthither  \ve  might  also  ascend,  and  reign 
tvith  him  m gloiy : Thereibre  with  an- 
gels, ^c.  , . : . . 

H Upon  Whitsunday^  and  sis  Days 
afiei'. 

TTIHRQUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Xoi’d  j 
Jl.  according  to  whose  niost  true  pro- 
mise, the  Holy  Ghost ‘came  dqv/n  as  at 
this  time"  from  heaven,  with  ^ sudden 
great  sound,  as  it  liad  been  ja  mighty 
wind,  in  the  Bkeness  of  fiery  tdrigucs, 
lighting  ujion  the  ^postlCs,  to  teach  them', 
and  to  lead  them  to  all  trhthj  giving 
them  both  the  gift  of  4^livers  languages, 
and  also  boldness, with  fervent  zeal,  con- 
stantly to  preach  the  Ghspel  unto  all  na- 
tions j whereby  we  have  been  brought 
out  of  darkness  anil  error,  into  the  clear 
light  and  true  knowledge  of  Ihee,  and  of 
tliy  Son  Jesus^  Christ : Tlierelbre  with 
angels,  " ‘ 

H Upon  the  Feast  of  T^rmity  only^  may 
be  said,  \ 

WHO  art  one  God,  one  Lord  •,  not 
one  only  person,  but  three  persons 
in  one  substance;  For  that  wliich  we 
believe  of  the  glory  of  the  Father,  the 
same  we  believe  of  tl>e  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  without  any  diflerence  or 
inequality  t Therefore  \vith  angels,  Ac. 

Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  xvords  Holy 
Father  being  retained  in  the  introduc~ 
tory  Address.  ' 

For  the  precious  death  and  merits 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  and 
for  the  sending  to  us  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
the  Comforter  5 who  are  one  with  thee 
in  thy  eternal  Godhead : Tiierefore  with 
angels,  Ac.  ' 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishof.^  hneeling  dovm 
at  the  hordy  Table,  say,  in  ike  name  of 
all  those  who  shall  receive  the  Commu- 
nion, this  prayer  following  : 

WE  do  not  presumAto  come  to  this 
thy  Table,  0 me"iful  Lord,  trust- 
ing in  our  owm  righteousness,  but  in  thy 
manifold  and  great  mercies.  We'  are 
not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the 
crumbs  under  thy  Table.  But  thoq  art 
the  same  Lord,  AVhose  property  is  always 
to  have  mercy ; Grant  us  therefore,  gra- 
cious I.ord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of  tby 
iW  ar  Sun  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  ilrink  his 
blood,  that  our  sinful  bodies  may  be 
made  clean  by  bis  body,  and  our  souls 
Vi'ihed  through  his  most  pecious  b.'ood;' 


and  that  w'e  may  evermore  dwell  in  him, 
and  he  in  us.  Amen. 

^ When  the  Bishop,  standing  before  the 
Table,  hath  so  oi'dered  the  Bread  and 
Wine,  that  he  may  with  the  more  readi- 
ness and  decenary  break  the  Bread  before 
the  People,  and  take  the  Clip  into  his 
hands  ; he  shall  say  the  Prayer  of  Conr 
secration,  as  followeth  :* 

All  glory  -be  to  thee,  Almighty  God, 
oiir  heavenly  Fatl^er,  for  that  thou, 
of  thy  tender  mercyj  didst  give  thine 
only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suffer  death  up- 
on the  cross  for  our  redemption  •,  who 
made  there,  by  his  one  oblation  of  him- 
self once  offered,  a full,  perfect,  ajid  .^f 
ificient  sacrifice, oblation,  and  satisfaction, 
for  the  sins  at  iiie  whole  world  ; affd  did 
institute,  and  in  his  holy  Gosjiel  com- 
mafid  us  to  continue  a perpetual  iiiemoiy 
of  that  his  precious  death  and  sacrifice 
Until  his  coming  again;  for,  in  the  night 
in  which  he  \Vas  be-  ' ' 

trayed,  (a)  he  took  bread ; fa ) Were  the 

auff  when  he;  had  given  Bishop  is  to 
thanks,  (h)  he  brake  it,  fake  the  Paten 
and  give  it  to  bis  disci-  pito  his  hands., 
pies,  saying,  Take,  eat,  (c)  (b)  'And  here 

tills  is  my  Body,  Which  is  to  break  the 
given  for  you*.  Do  this  Bread. 
in  remembi*anc3  of  me.  (c)  And  here 
Likewise, after  supper,  (d)  to  lay  kis  hands 
he  took  the  cup  ; and  i^jon  all  the 
w'hen  he  had  given  Bread.  ' ‘ 

thanks,  he  gave  It  to  (d)  Here  he  is 
them,  saying,  Drink  ye  to  take  the  Clip 
all  of  this  for  (c)  this  is  into  his  hands. 
my  Blood  of  the  New  (e)  And  here 
Testament,  which  is  shed  he  is  to  lay  his 
for  you,  and  for  many,  hands  upon  ev- 
Tor  the  remission  of  sins ; try  Vessel  in 
Do  this  as  oft  as  ye  which  there  is 
shall  drink  it,  in  remem-  pny  Wine  to  he 
branceofnie.  consecrated. 

WHEREFORE,  O 

Lord  and  hea-  Oblation. 
venly  Fathei^,  accortUhg  to  the  institu- 
tion of  thy  dearly  beloved  Son  our  Sa- 
viour Jesus  Christ,  we,  thy  bumble  ser- 
vants, do  celebrate  and  make  here  before  ' 
thy  divine  Majesty,  with  these  tliy  holy 
gifts,  which  we  now  offer  unto  tliee,  the 
memorial  thy  Son  hath  commanded  us 
to  make;  having  in  remembrance  his 
blessed  passion  and  pVecious  death,  his 
mighty  resm*rection  and  glorious  ascen- 
sion; rendering  unto  tliee  most  hearty 
thanks  for  the  innumerable  benefits  pro- 
cured unto  us  by  the  same.  And  we  mos^ 
humbly  beseech  thee,  0,7,1,  , . * 

merciful  Father,  to  hear  ^ ^ invocation, 
us ; and  of  thy  Almighty  goodness, 
vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify,  with  thy 
Word  and  Holy  Spirit,  these  tliy  gifts 
jind  creatiuijs  of  bread  and  wine;  that 


THE  COMMUNION. 


w^fi,  receiving  them  according  to  thy  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ’s  holy  institu- 
tion, in  remembi-ance  of  his  Death  and 
Passion,  may  be  partaliers  of  his  most 
blessed  Body  and  Blood.  And  we  ear- 
nestly desire  thy  fatherly  goodness,  mer- 
cifully to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of 
praise  and  thanksgiving ; most  humbly 
beseeching  thee  to  grant,  that  by  the 
merits  and  death  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  througli  faith  in  his  blood,  we,  and 
all  thy  whole  Church,  may  obtain  remis- 
sion of  our  sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of 
his  passion.  And  here  we  olfer  and  pre- 
sent unto  thee,  0 Lord,  ourselves,  our 
souls,  and  bodies,  to  be  a reasonable, 
holy,  and  living  saaifice  unto  thee*, 
humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  we,  and 
all  others  who  shall  be  partakers  of  this 
holy  Communion,  may  worthily  receive 
the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Ciirjst,  be  filled  with  thy 
grace  and  heavenly  lienediction,  and 
made  one  body  with  him,  that  he  may 
dwell  in  tliem,  and  they  in  him.  And 
althoitgh  we  are  unworthy,  through  our 
manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto  thee  any  sa- 
.crifice ; yet  we  beseech  thee  to  accept 
.{his  our  liounden  duty  and  service,  not 
weighing  our  merits,  but  iiardoning  our 
offences  *,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  5 
by  whom,  and  with  whom,  in  the  unity 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour  and  glory 
be  unto  thee,  0 Father  Almighty,  world 
without  end.  Amen, 

Here  skull  be  sung  a Hymn,,  or  Part 
a Hymn,  from  the  Selection  for  the 
Feasts  a.ul  Fasts^  ifc, 

^ Then  shall  the  Bishop  frst  receive  the 
Communion  in  both  kinds  himself  and 
proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Bi- 
shops, Priests,  and  Deacons,  in  like 
manner,  and  after  that,  to  the  People 
also  in  order,  into  their  hands,  all  de- 
voutly kneeling:  And  when  he  deliver- 
eth  the  Bread,  he  shall  say, 

The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which  was  given  for  thoe,  pre.serve 
thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life: 
Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that 
Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him 
in  thy  heart  by  faith,  with  thanksgiving. 
H And  the  Bishop,  delivering  the  cup, 
shall  say, 

The  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which  was  shed  for  thee,  preserve 
thy  Body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life : 
Drink  tfiis  in  remembrance  that  Christ’s 
blood  was  shed  for  thee,  and  be  thank- 
ful. 

If  the  consecrated  Bread  and  ff^ine  be 
spent  before  all  have  communicated,  the 
pisho^  to  c&nsecrtLte  mofe  according 


295 

to  the  Form  before  prescribed;  begin- 
ning at — All  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty 
God — and  ending  with  these  words — 
PartaJiers  of  his  most  blessed  Body 
and  Blood. 

TT  fPhen  all  have  communicated,  the  Bi 
shop  shall  return  to  the  Lord’s  Table, 
and  reverently  place  upon  it  what  re 
maineth  of  the  consecrated  Elements, 
covering  the  same  with  a fair  Linen 
Cloth. 

^ Then  shall  the  Bishop  say  the  Lord’s 
Prayer,  the  People  repeating  after  him 
every  petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hal 
lowed  be  thy  Name  *,  Thy  Kingdom 
come*,  Thy  \ViU  be  done  on  Earth,  as  it 
is  in  Heaven*,  Give  us  this  day  our  tlaily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us ; And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil : For  thine  is  the 
Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the  Glo 
ry,  lor  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

H After  which  shgll  be  said  as  folloxveth. 

Almighty  and  everllving  God,  we 
most  heartily  thank  thee,  for  that 
thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us,  who  have 
duly  received  these  holy  Mysteries,  with 
the  spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious 
Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ  *,  and  dost  assure  us  there- 
by of  thy  favour  and  goodness  towards 
us;  and  that  we  are  very  members  in- 
corporate in  the  mystical  body  of  thy 
Son,  which  is  the  blesseil  company  of  aU 
faithful  people;  and  are  also  heirs 
through  hojie  of  thy  everlasting  kingdom, 
l)v  the  merits  of  the  most  precious  death 
and  passion  of  thy  d^ai*  Son.  And  we 
most  humbly  beseech  thee,  O heavenly 
Father,  so  to  assist  us  with  thy  grace, 
that  we  may  continue  in  that  holy  fel- 
lowship, and  do  all  such  good  works  as 
thou  hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk  in, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  ,to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Gliost, 
be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  he  said  or  sung,  all  stand- 
ing, Gloria  in  Excelsis,  or  some  proper 
Hymn  from  the  Selection. 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on 
earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  wor- 
ship thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give 
thanks  to  tkee  for  thy  great  gloi*y,  O 
Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Fa- 
ther Almighty. 

0 J-ord,  the  only  begotten  Son  Jesus 
Christ;  O Lord  God,  t^mb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  who  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us : Thou 
who  takest  away  the  sios  Qi  the  wbrldi 


296  CONSECRATION  OF  A 

liave  mei-cy  upon  us:  Thou  who  takesr. 
awav  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer;  Thou  wlto  sittest  at  the  right 
Jiand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy,  thou  only  art 
the  Lord;  thou  only,  O Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory 
of  God  the  Father.  Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Buhop  shall  let  them  depart 
with  this  blessing. 

rTlHE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
J-  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 


CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

and  minds  in  the  knowledge  an<l  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  onr 
Lord:  And  the  blessing  t)f  God  Al- 
mighty, the  Father,  the  Sou,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  ami  remain 
with  you  always.  Amen.  ^ 

IF  If  any  of  the  consecrated  Bread  and 
nine  remain  after  the  Covivinnion,  it 
shall  not  be  carried  out  of  the  Churchy 
but  the  Bishop  and  other  Communicants 
shall.,  immediately  after  the  Bleadu’' 
reverently  eat  and  drink  the  same 


Here  endeth  the  Order  for  the  Administration  of  the  Holy  Communion. 


THE  FORM  OF 

Consecration  of  a Church  or  Chapel, 

According  to  the  order  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of 
America,  as  established  by  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  Laity  of  said  Clmrch,  in 
General  Convention,  in  the  montli  of  September,  A.  D.  1799* 


y The  Bishop  is  to  he  received  at  the  entrance  of  the  Church  or  Chapel  by  the  Churchr. 
wardens  and  Vestrymen^  or  some  other  Persons  appointed  for  that  purpose.  The 
Bishop  and  the  Clet'gy  who  are  present.,  shall  go  up  the  aisle  of  the  Church  or 
Chapel.,  to  the  Communion  Table,  repeating  the  2Uh  Psalm  alternately  the  Bi- 
shop one  verse,  and  the  Clergy  another. 


Psalm  xxiv, 

fXlHE  earth  is  the  Lord’s  and  all  that 
X therein  is : the  compass  of  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2 For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the 
seas,  and  prepared  it  upon  the  floods. 

3 Who  shall  ascend  into  the  lull  of  the 
Lord,  or  who  shall  rise  up  in  his  holy 
place  ? 

4 Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands  and 
a pure  heart;  and  that  hath  not  lift  up 
his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

5 He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from 
the  Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the 
God  of  his  salvation. 

6 This  is  the  generation  of  them  that 
seek  him;  even  of  them  that  seek  thy 
face,  0 Jacob. 

7 Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates  *,  and 
he  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors : and 
the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

8 Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ? it  is  the 
Lord  strong  and  mighty,  even  the  Lord 
mightv  in  battle. 

9 Lift  up  your  heads,  0 ye  gates  * and 
he  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors:  and 
the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?  even 
the  Lord  of  Hosts,  lie  is  the  King  of 
Glory. 


IT  The  Bishop  shall  go  within  the  rails 
with  suck  of  the  Clergy  ns  can  be  there 
accommodated.  The  Bishop,  sitting  in 
his  chair,  shall  have  the  instruments-  of 
donation  and  endowment,  if  there  he 
any  presented  to  him,  and  then  standing 
up,  and  twning  to  the  Congregatioii, 
shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  in  the  Lord foras- 
much as  devout  and  holy  men,  as 
well  under  the  law  as  under  the  gospel, 
moved  either  by  the  express  command  ot 
God,  or  by  the  secret  inspiration  of  the 
blessed  Spirit,  and  acting  agreeably  to 
their  own  reason  and  sense  of  the  natural 
decency  of  things,  have  erected  houses 
for  the  ])uhlic  w orship  of  God,  and  sepa- 
rated them  from  all  unhallowed,  woi  ldly, 
and  common  uses,  iu  order  to  fill  men’s 
min.ds  whh  greater  reverence  for  his 
glorious  IMajesty,  and  afiect  their  hearts 
with  more  devotion  and  humility  in  his 
service;  which  pious  works  have  been 
approved  of  and  graciously  accepted  by 
our  heavenly  Father:  Let  us  not  doubt 
hut  that  he  will  also  favourably  approve 
our  godly  purpose  of  setting  apart  this 
place  i.i  solemn  manner,  for  the  jjerfor- 
mance  of  the  several  offices  of  religious 
worship,  and  let  us  faithfully  and  do- 


C OBSECRATION  OF  A 

Vi'Mlly  befi'  itis  Uessiii"  on  this  our  un- 
dertaking;'. 

TT  Then  the  Bishop^hneelin^^  shall  say  the 
follozving  Prayer. 

OETEltNAL  God,  niig:hty  in  power 
and  of-  majesty  incomprehensible, 
whom  the  heave)i  of  heavens  cannot  con- 
tain, much  less  the  walls  of  temples  made 
with  hands  5 and  who  yet  hast  been  gra- 
ciously pleased  to  promise  thy  especial 
presence,  wherever  two  or  three  of  thy 
faVhful  servants  shall  assemble  in  thy 
name  to  offer  up  their  praises  and  sup- 
plications unto  thee*,  vouchsafe,  OLord, 
to  be  present  with  us,  who  are  here  ga- 
thered together,  with  all  humility  and 
readiness  of  lieart,  to  consecrate  this 
plac#to  file  honour  of  tlw  great  name  j 
separating  it  henceforth  from  all  unhal- 
lowed, ordinaiy  and  common  uses,  and 
dedicating  it  to  thy  service,  for  reading 
thy  holy  word,  for  celebrating  thy  holy 
saci  aments,  for  offering  to  thy  glorious 
Majesty  the  sacrifices  of  prayer  and 
thanksgiving,  for  blessing  thy  people  in 
thy  name,  and  for  the  performance  of  ail 
other  holy  offices : accept,  O Lord,  this 
service  at  our  hands,  and  bless  it  with 
such  success  as  rtiay  tend  most  to  thy 
glory,  and  the  furtherance  of  our  happi- 
ness Ijoth  temporal  and  spiritual,  through 
1 Jesus  Christ  our  blessed  Lord  and  Savi- 
I our.  Amen. 

jtr  After  this  the  Bishop  shall  stand  vp, 
I and  turning  his  face  towards  the  Con 
I gregation^  shall  say^ 

Regard,  O Lord,  the  supplications 
of  thy  servants,  and  grant  that  who- 
soever shall  be  dedicated  I0  thee  in  this 
house  by  Baptism,  may  be  sanctified  by 
the  Holy  Ghost,  delivererl  from  thy  wrath 
and  eternal  death,  and  received  as  a liv- 
ing member  of  Clirist’s  Church,  and  may 
ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faith- 
ful children.  Amen. 

Grant,  O Lord,  that  they  wlio  at  this 
place  shall  in  their  own  persons  renew 
the  promises  and  vows  which  they  made, 
or  which  were  made  for  th'im  by  their 
sureties  at  their  Baptism,  and  tliereupon 
shall  bo  confirmed  by  the  Bishop,  may 
receive  such  a measure  of  tliy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  they  may  ne  enabled  faillffuliy  to 
fulfil  the  same,  and  grow  in  grace  unto 
their  lives’ end.  Amen. 

Grant,  O Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  re- 
ceive in  this  place  the  blessed  sacra- 
ment of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ, 
may  c<»me  to  that  holy  ordinance  with 
laitU,  cliarlfy,  and  true  repenumce*,  and 
beirur  filled  ith  thy  grace  and  heavenly 
benediction,  may.  to  their  gi*eat  and  end- 
ItMii  comf'^jt,  obtain  remission  of  their 


CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL.  207 

sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his  passion. 
Amen. 

Grant,  O Lord,  that  by  thy  holv  word 
which  shall  be  read  and  preached'in  this 
place,  and  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  grafting  it 
inwardly  in  the  heart,  the  hearers  there- 
pf  may  both  perceive  and  know  v.  hat 
things  they  ought  to  do,  and  may  have 
power  and  strength  to  fulfil  the  same. 
Amen. 

Grant,  0 Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  be 
joined  together  in  thi^  place  in  the  holy 
estate  of  matrimony,  may  faithfully  per- 
form and  keep  the  vow  and  covenant 
between  them  made,  and  may  remain  i* 
perfect  love  together  unto  their  lives’ 
end.  Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseecli  thee,  blessed  Lord, 
that  whosoever  shall  draw  near  to  thee 
in  this  place,  to  give  thee  thanks  for  the 
benefits  which  they  have  received  at  thy 
hands,  to  set  forth  thy  most  worthy 
praise,  to  confess  their  sins  unto  thee, 
and  to  ask  such  things  as  are  requisite 
and  necessary  as  well  for  the  body  as  for 
the  soul,  may  do  it  with  such  steadiness 
of  faith,  and  with  such  seriousness,  affec- 
tion, and  devotion  of  fnind,  that  thou 
mayest  accept  their  bounden  duty  and 
service,  and  vouchsafe  to  give  whatever 
in  thy  infinite  wisdom  thou  shait  see  to 
be  most  expedient  for  them ; all  which 
we  beg  for  Jrsus  Christ’s  sake  om*  most 
blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Bishop^sitting  in  his  chair.,  the 
sentence  of  Consecration  is  to  be  read 
by  some  person,  appointed  by  him.,  and 
then  laid  by  him  upon  the  Communion 
Table., — after  xchich  the  Bishop  ^hall 

Blessed  be  thy  name,  0 Lord,  that 
it  bath  pleased  thee  to  put  it  into  the 
hearts  of  thy  servants,  to  appropriate  and 
devote  this  house  to  thy  honour  and 
worship;  and  j^rant  that  all  who  sliall 
enjoy  the  benefit  of  this  pious  w ork,  may 
show  fortli  their  thankfulness,  by  mak- 
ing a right  use  of  it,  to  the  glory'  of  thy 
blessed  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  (uiV 
Lord.  Aznen. 

IT  After  this  the  Minister  appointed  is  to 
read  the  ser-jice  for  the  day. 

PROPER  PSALMS,  84-122—132. 
FIRST  LESSON.  1 Kings  8th,  verse 
22  to  verse  63. 

SECOND  LESSON.  Ileb.  lOth,  verse 
to  verse  27, 

^ Morning  Prayer  hein'r  ended,  there  shall 
he  sunz  from  the  Hook  of  Psalms  in 
metre,  Psal.  xxvi.  verse  6, “7,  the 

Gloria  Patri. 


298  PRAYER’  AT  THE  MEETINGS  OF  CONVENTION. 


IT  The  Bishop  shall  then  proceed  to  the 
Communion  Service.  The  follotcing 
shall  be  tie  Collect ^J^pistle,  and  Gospel^ 
for  the  occasion. 

The  Collect. 

OM0ST  g-lorious  Lord,  we  acknow- 
ledge that  we  are  not  worthy  to 
offer  unto  thee  any  thing-  belong-ing  un- 
to us  5 yet  we  beseech  thee  in  thy  great 
goodness,  graciously  to  accept  the  dedi- 
cation of  this  place  to  thy  service,  and  to 
prosper  this  our  undertaking;  receive 
the  prayers  and  intercessions  of  all  tho.se 
thy  servants,  who  shall  call  upon  thee  in 
this  house ; and  give  them  grace  to  pre- 
pare their  hearts  to  serve  thee  with  re- 
verence and  godly  fear;  affect  them 
with  an  awful  apprehension  of  thy  Divine 
Majesty,  and  a deep  sense  of  their  own 
unworthiness ; that  so  approaching  thy 
sanctuary  wdth  lowliness  and  devotion, 
and  coming  before  thee  with  clean 
thoughts  and  pure  hearts,  with  bodies 
undefiled,  and  minds  sanctified,  they 
may  always  perform  a service  accepta- 
ble to  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ^our 
Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2 Cor.  vi.  verse  14  to 
verse  17. 

Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together 
with  unbelievers ; for  what  fellow- 
ship hath  righteousness  with  unrighte- 
ousness ? And  what  communion  hath 
light  with  darkness  ? And  what  concord 
hath  Christ  with  Belial?  Or  what  part 
hath  he  that  believeth  with  an  Infidel  ? 
And  what  agreement  hath  the  temple  of 
God  with  Idols  ? For  ye  are  the  temple 
of  the  living  God : as  God  hath  said,  I 
will  dwell  in  them,  and  walk  in  them, 
and  I will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall 
be  my  people. 

• The  Gospel.  St.  John  ii.  verse  13. 

And  the  Jews  Passover  was  at  hand, 
and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem, 
and  found  in  the  temple  those  that  sold 


oxen,  and  sheep,  and  doves,  and  the 
changers  of  money  sitting:  And  when 
he  had  made  a scourge  of  small  cords- 
he  drove  them  all  out  of  the  temple,  and 
the  sheep,  and  the  oxen,  and  poured  out 
the  changers  of  money,  and  overthrew 
the  tables,  and  said  unto  them  that  sold 
doves,  “ Take  these  things  hence ; make 
not  ray  Father’s  house  an  house  of  mer- 
chandise.” And  his  disciples  remember- 
ed that  it  was  written,  The  zeal  of  thine 
house  hath  eaten  me  up. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  or  srang  the  lOOth 
Psaluf 

* * > * k 

IT  Here  shall  follow  the  Sermon. 

* * * * 

IT  The  Sermon  being  ended,  the  B0iop 

shall  proceed  in  tf^  service  for  the  Ctl'm- 
muniouyif  it  is  to  be  administered  at  that 
time. 

IT  After  the  Communion,  or  if  it  is  not 
administered  at  that  time,  after  the  Ser- 
mon, and  immediately  before,  the  final 
Blessing,  the  Bishop  shall  Jhy  the  fol- 
lowing Prayer, 

Blessed  be  thy  name,  0 Lord  God, 
for  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  have 
thy  habitation  among  the  sons  of  men. 
and  to  dw’^ell  in  the  midst  of  the  assembly 
of  the  paints  upon  the  earth;  bless,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  religious  performance 
of  this  day,  and  grant  that  in  this  place 
now  set  apart  to  thy  service,  thy  holy 
name  ipgiy  be  worshipped  in  truth  and 
purity  through  all  generations,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  cur 
Lord ; and  the  blessing  of  God  Almigh- 
ty, the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  Amen. 


A PRAYER 

TO  BE  USED  AT  THE  MEETINGS  OF  CONVENTION. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who,  by  Ihy  Holy  Spint,  didst  preside  in  the 
councils  of  the  blessed  Apostles,  and  hast  promised,  throi^gh  tby  Son  Jesus 
Christ  to  be  with  thy  Church  to  the  end  of  the  world;  we  beseecli  thee  to  be  pre- 
sent with  the  council  of  thv  Church  here  assembled  in  thy  name  and  presence. 
Save  them  from  all  error,  ignorance,  i>ride,  and  prejudice ; and  of  thy  great  mercy 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  so  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govei  n us  in  our  pn-^ut 
work  by  the  mighty  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  the  comfortable  Gospel  of 
Christ  may  be  truly  preached,  truly  received,  and  truly  lollowed,  in  all  places,  to 
ihe  breaking  down  the  kingdom  of  sin,  satan,  and  death ; till  at  length  the  whole 
of  thv  dispersed  sheep,  being  gathered  intp  one  fold,  shall  become  partakers  of  ever 
l ining  Ule,  through  the  merits  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.  Amat. 


AN  OFFICE  OF 


INSTITUTION  OF  MINISTERS 

INTO  PARISHES  OR  CHURCHES, 

Ficscnoedbythe  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America  j 
established  in  General  Convention  of  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  Laity  1804 
and  set  forth,  with  Alterations,  in  General  Convention,  1808. 


F The  Bishop  haviv^  received  due  Notice  of  the  Election  of  a Minister  xnto  a Parish 
or  Church,  as  prescribed  by  the  Canon  “ concerning  the  Election  and  Institution  of 
Ministers,''^  and  being  satisfed  that  “ the  Person  chosen  is  a qualified  Minister  of 
this  Church,'^  may  transmit  the  follounng  Letter  of  Institution,  for  the  proposed 
Rector,  Associated  Rector,  or  Assistant  Minister,  to  one  of  his  Presbyters,  whom  he 
may  appoint  as  the  Institutor. 

'T  In  any  State  or  Diocese  the  concluding  Paragraph  in  the  Letter  of  Institution  may 
be  omitted,  where  it  interferes  with  the  Usages,  Laws,  or  Charters  of  the  Church  in 
the  same. 

To  our  welTheloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.  Presbyter,  Greeting. 

— MI  "lirE  do  by  these  Presents  give  and  grant  unto  you,  in  whose  Learn- 
eigiUum.  YY  Diligence,  sound  Doctrine,  and  Prudence,  we  do  fully  con- 

fide, our  License  and  Authority  to  perform  the  Office  of  a Priest  in  the 
Parish  [or  Church]  of  E.  And  also  hereby  do  institute  you  into  said 
Ignat.  Parish  [or  Church,]  possessed  of  full  power  to  perform  eveiy  Act  of 
sacerdotal  Function  among  the  People  of  the  same*,  you  continuing  in  communion 
witli  us,  and  complying  with  the  rubrics  and  canons  of  the  Churchj  and  w ith  such 
lawful  directions  as  you  shall  at  any  time  receive  from  us. 

And  as  a canonically  instituted  Priest  into  the  Office  of  Rector  [Associated  Rec- 
tor, or  Assistant  Minister,  as  the  case  may  6e]  of  Parish  [or  Church,]  you  are 

faithfully  to  feed  that  portion  of  the  flock  of  Christ  which  is  now  entrusted  to  you ; 
not  as  a man-pleaser,  but  as  continually  bearing  in  mind,  that  you  are  accountable 
to  us  here,  and  to  the  Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign  Judge  of  all  hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained,  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar  should  live  of  tlie 
things  belonging  to  the  altar*,  so  we  authoi'ise  you  to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the  ac- 
customed temporalities  appertaining  to  your  cure,  until  some  urgent  reason  or  , rea- 
sons occasion  a wish  in  you,  or  in  the  congregation  committed  to  your  charg^,  to 
bring  about  a separation,  and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  relation  between  you  and 
them*,  of  all  which  you  will  give  us  due  notice?  and  in  case  of  any  diflference  be- 
Uveen  you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a separation,  and  dissolution  of  all  sacer- 
dotal connection  between  you  and  them,  we,  your  Bishop,  with  the  advice  of  our 
Presbyters,  are  to  be  the  ultimate  arbiter  and  judge. 

In  witness  whereof  we  have  hereunto  affixed  our  Episcopal  seal  and  signature, 
at  this  day  of  A.  D.  and  in  the  year  of  our  consecration. 


TT  In  the  case  of  a Minister  to  he  instituted  in  a State  or  Lhocese  in  which  there  ts  no 
Bishop,  the  Clerical  Members  of  the  Standing  Committee  shall  send  the  following 
Letter  of  Institution,  for  the  proposed  Minister,  to  the  Presbyter  whom  they  may 
appoint  as  Institutor. 

To  our  ToelJ ■‘beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.  Presbyter,  Greeting. 


c*  *n  WT^  these  Presents  authorise  and  empower  you  to  exercise 
teigillum.  Y Y the  Office  of  a Priest  in  the  Parish  [or  Church]  of  E.  And  by  vir- 
tue of  the  power  vested  in  us,  do  institute  you  into  said  Parish  [or  Church,]  pos- 
sessed of  full  pow  er  to  perform  every  Act  of  sacerdotal  Function  among  the  peo- 
ple of  the  game}  you  complying  with  the  rubrics  and  canons  of  the  Church. 

And  as  a canonically  instituted  Priest  into  the  Office  of  Hector  [Associated  Rector, 
cr  Assistant  Minister,  as  the  case  may  6c  ] of  Pai’ish  [or  Church,]  you  are  to 

feed  that  portion  of  the  flock  of  Christ  which  is  now  entrusted  to  you;  not  as  a 
man-plea«er,  but  as  ^continually  bearing  in  mind,  that  you  are  accountable  to  th« 
ecclesiastical  authority  of  the  CbmNU  here,  and  to  the  Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign 
Judge  of  ali  hereafter. 


300 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


And  as  the  Lard  hath  ordained  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar  shotild  live  of  ‘he 
thing's  belonging,  to  the  altar;  so  you  have  our  authority  to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the 
accustomed  temporalities  appertaining  to  your  cure,  until  some  urgent  reasori  or 
reasons  occasion  a wish  in  you,  or  in  the  congregation  committed  to  your  charge, 
to  bring  about  a separation,  and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  connecdon  between 
you  and  them;  of  all  which  you  will  give  us  due  notice:  and  in  case  of  any  difter- 
ence  between  you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a separation,  and  dissolution  of  all 
sacerdotal  connection  between  you  and  them,  the  ecclesiastical  authority  of  the 
Church  in  this  diocese  (taking  the  advice  and  aid  of  a Bishop)  shall  be  the  ulti- 
mate arbiter  and  judge. 

In  witness  whereof  w^e  have  hereunto  set  our  hands  and  seals,  this 
of  in  the  year 


dnv  , 


TF  The,  day  being  appointed  for  the  new 
Incumbent's  Institution^  at  the  usual 
hour  of  Morning  Prayer^  the  Institutor^ 
attended  by  the  new  Incumbent,,  and  one 
or  more  Presbyters  appointed  by  the 
Bishop,  ( or,  where  there ' is  no  Bishops  by 
the  Clerical  Members  of  the  Starring 
Copimittee ) for  that  purpose,  shall  en- 
ter the  Church:  Then,  all  the  Clergy 
present  standing  without  the  rails  of 
the  Altar,  except  the  officiating  Priest, 
who  shall  go  iMo  the  desk  ^ the  War- 
dens, ( or,  in  case  of  their  necessary  ab- 
sence, two  Members  of  the  Vestry) 
standing  on  the  right  and  left  of  the 
Altar, without  the  rails  ; the  seniorlVar- 
den,  (or  the  ISiember  of  the  Vestry  sup- 
plying his  place ) holding  the  keys  of  me 
Church  in  his  hand,  in  open  view,  the 
oficiating  Priest  shall  read  Morning 
Prayer. 


Proper  Psalms  are, 

Psalm  exxii.  Psalm  cxxxii.Psalm  cxKxili. 
Proper  Lessons. 

First.  Ezek.  Chap,  xxxiii.  verse  1 to 
verse  10. 

Second.  St.  John,  Chap.  x.  verse  1 to 
verse  19. 


Morning  Prayer  ended,  the  Priest  who 
acts  as  the  Institutor,  standing  within 
the  rails  of  the  Altar,  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  in  the  Lord,  we 
have.assembled  for  the  purpose  of 
instituting  the  Rev.  A.  B.  into  this  Parish 
for  Church]  as  Priest  and  Rector  [or 
Associated  Rector,  or  Assistant  Minister] 
of  the  same ; and  we  are  possessed  of 
your  Vote  that  he  has  been  so  elected ; as 
also  of  the  prescribed  Letter  of  Institu- 
tion. But  if  any  of  you  can  show  just 
cause  why  he  may  not  be  instituted,  we 
proceed  no  further,  because  we  would 
not  that  an  unworthy  person  should  ra^n- 
ister  among  you. 


tr  If  any  ohjation  be  offered,  the  Priest 
who  acts  as  the  Institutor  shall  judge 
whether  it  ajfordjust  came  to  suspend 
the  service.  A'o  objection  hein^  of  ered, 
or  the  Priest  who  acts  as  the  Institutor 


choosing  to  go  on  with  the  Service,  he 
shall  next  read  the  Letter  of  Institution  ; 
and  then  shall  the  senior  Warden,  (or 
the  Member  of  the  Vestry  supplying 
his  place} present  the  keys  of  the  Church 
to  the  new  Incumbent,  saying, 

IN  name  and  behalf  of  Parish 

[or  Church,]  I do  receive  and  ac- 
knowledge you,  the  Rev.  >4.  B.  as  Priest 
and  Rector,  [or  Associated  Rector,  orAr- 
sistant  Minister]  of  the  same,  and  in  to- 
ken thereof,  give  into  your  hands  the 
keys  of  this  Church. 

TT  Then  the  new  Incumbent  shall  say, 

I A.  B.  receive  these  keys  of  flie 
• house  of  God  at  your  hands,  as  the 
pledges  of  my  Institution,  and  of  your 
paro^ial  recognition,  and  promise  to  be 
a faithful  Shepherd  over  yon,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  und 
of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

U Here  the  Instituting  Minister  shall  be 

gin  the  Of  ice.  ^ 

Min.  The  Lord  be  with  you.  j 

Ans.  And  with  thy  Spirit.  I 

Let  us  pray.  * 

Direct  us,  O Lord,  ih  all  our  Qoings,  ' 
with  thy  most  gracious  favoiu*,  and 
further  us  with  thy  continual  help,  that 
in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and 
ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy 
name,  and  finally  by  thy  mercy  obtain 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  , 
our  Lord ; w ho  hath  taught  us  to  pray 
unto  thee,  O Almighty  Lather,  in  his 
prevailing  name  and  words, — 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Ha* 
lowed  be  thy  Name;  Thy  Kingdom 
come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth,  as 
it  Woovtm*.  f-iiv'c  US  this  dav  our  dai 


it  is  in  Heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  dai 
ly  bread ; And  forgive  us  our  ti  espasses, 
as  we  forgive  those  wlio  trespass  against 
us;  And  leawi  us  not  into  temptation; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  thine  is 
the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the 
Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  y/?ncn. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Piiest  who  acts  as  th* 
Institutor  receive  the  Incumbent  tvith 
in  the  rails  of  the  Altar,  and  pr^ 
sent  him  the  B'llkh  of  C-7/t/ne?! 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


Prayer^  and  FooJcs  of  Canons  of  the 
Oentral  and  State  Convention^  saying 
as  follozos: 

R£CE1VE  these  books*,  and  let  them 
be  tlie  rule  of  thy  conduct  in  dis- 
pensin^f  tlie  divine  Avord,  in  leading"  the 
devotions  of  the  people,  and  in  exercis- 
ing the  discipline  of  the  Church*,  and 
be  thou  in  all  things  a pattern  to  the  flock 
committed  to  thy  care. 

V Then  shall  he  said  or  sung  the  follow- 
iyig  Anthem. 

Lai^ate  Nomen. 

OPR  ATS  E the  Lord,  laud  ye  tlie  name 
of  the  Lord : pmise  it,  O ye  servants 
of  the  Lord.  Psalm  cxxxv.  verse  1. 

2 i^e  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  i in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our 
God.  Verse  2. 

S  O praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is 
gracious : O sing  pi*aises  unto  his  name, 
for  it  is  lovely.  Verse  3. 

4 The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful, 
long-sufiering  and  of  great  goodness, 
psalm  cxiv.  verse  3. 

6  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man  ; 
and  his  mercy  is  over  all  his  works. 
Verse  9. 

6 All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O Lord  j 
cind  thy  Saints  give  thanks  unto  thee. 
Verse  1 0. 

7  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem ; 
and  gather  together  tlie  outcasts  of  Israel. 
Psalm  cxlvii.  verse  2. 

C He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in 
heart , and  giveth  medicine  to  heal  their 
sickness.  Verse  3. 

9  The  Lord’s  delight  is  in  them  that 
fear  him,  and  put  their  trust  in  his  mer- 
cy. Verse  11. 

10  Praise  the  Lord,  O Jerusalem  *, 
praise  thy  God,  O Sion.  Verse  12. 

11  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of 
thy  gates*,  and  hath  blessed  thy  children 
within  thee.  Verse  13. 

12  He  maketk  peace  ki  thy  borders  j 
and  filleth  thee  with  the  flour  of  wheat. 
Verse  14. 

13  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of 
whom  coraeth  salvation ; God  is  the  Lord 
liy  whom  we  escape  death.  Psalm.  Ixviii. 
verse  20. 

14  O God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy 
holy  places,  even  the  God  of  Israel ; he 
will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his 
j people.  Blessed  be  God.  Verse  85. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, and  to  the  Son, 

[ and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  j 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 

* and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Min.  The  law  wa.s  given  by  Moses. 
Peop.  But  grace  and  truth  came  by 
Jesas  Christ. 

Min.  ^ Peop.  Who  is  God  over  all, 
iflesscd  for  ever  more  Jmn. 


301 

Let  us  pray.  ‘ 

Most  gracious  God,  the  giver  of  all 
good  and  perfect  gifts,  who,  of  tliy 
wise  providence  hast  apixiinted  divers 
orders  in  thy  Church  *,  give  thy  grace,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  w honv 
the  charge  of  this  congregation  is  now 
committed ; and  so  replenish  him  with 
the  truth  of  thy  doctnne,  and  endue  him 
with  innocency  of  life,  that  he  may  faith- 
fully serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory 
of  tliy  great  name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy 
holy  Church,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
only  Mediator  and  Redeemer.  Amen. 

OH0LY  Jesus,  who  hast  purchased  to 
thyself  an  universal  Church,  and 
hast  promised  to  be  with  the  Ministers 
of  Apostolic  Succession  to  the  end  of  the 
world*,  be  graciously  pleased  to  bless 
the  ministry  and  service  of  him,  who  is 
noAV  appointed  to  offer  the  sacrifices  of 
prayer  and  praise  to  thee  in  this  house, 
which  is  called  by  thy  name.  May  the 
woi  ds  of  his  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  his  heart, be  always  acceptable  in  thy 
sight,  0 Lord,  our  strength  and  our  Re- 
deemer. Amen. 

OG0D,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the 
Faithful,  visit,  we  pray  tliee,  this 
congregation  with  thy  love  and  favour  *, 
enlighten  their  minds  more  and  more 
with  fhe  light  of  the  everlasting  Go.s}3eli 
graft  in  their  hearts  a love  of  ilie  tmth  *, 
increase  in  them  true  religion  j nourish 
them  with  all  goodness  *,  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  O blessed 
Spirit,  whom  with  the  Father  and  the 
Son  together  we  w^orship  and  glorify  as 
one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Benediction.  I 

fTlHE  God  of  peace,  w ho  brought  again 
X from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  of  tlie  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  co- 
venant, make  you  perfect  in  every  good 
work  to  do  his  will,  working  in  you  that 
which  is  well-pleasing  in  his  sight, 
through  Jesus  Christ  ',  to  whom  be  glory 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

Then  shall  the  instituted  Minister  kneel 
at  the  Altar  to  present  his  supplication 
for  himself — in  this  form. 

OLORD  my  God  1 1 am  not  worthy 
tliat  thou  shouldest  come  under  my 
roof*,  yet  thou  hast  honoured  thy  servant 
with  appointing  him  to  stand  in  thy 
Hoase,  and  to  serve  at  thy  Holy  Altar. 
To  thee  and  to  thy  service  I devote  my 
self,  soul,  body,  and  spirit — Avith  all  their 
powers  and  faculties.  Fill  my  memory 
with  the  words  of  thy  law ; enlighten 
my  understanding  Avith  the  illumination 
of  the  Holy  Ghost*,  and  may  all  the 
wishes  and  desires  of  my  will  centre  in 
what  thou  bast  commaitded.  And  to 


303  . OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


make  me  insta’umental  in  promoting  the 
salvation  of  the  people  now  committed 
to  my  charge,  grant  that  1 may  faithfully 
administer  thy  holy  Sacraments,  and  by 
my  life  and  doctrine  set  forth  thy  true 
and  lively  word.  Be  ever  with  me  in  the 
performance  of  all  the  duties  of  my 
ministry ; in  prayer,  to  quicken  my  devo- 
tion ; in.  praises,  to  heighten  my  love 
and  gratitude;  and  in  preaching,  to 
give  a readiness  of  thought  and  expres- 
sion suitable  to  the  clearness  and  excel- 
lency of  thy  Holy  Word.  Grant  this  for 
the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  our  Sa- 
viour. 

7T  The  \instituted  Minister^  stamding  up. 
shall  say^ 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

O ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built 
thy  Church  upon  the  foundation  of 
the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ 
himself  being  the  Chief  Corner  Stone ; 
grant  that,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  all  Christians  may  be  so  joined  to- 
gether in  unity  of  spirit,  and  in  the  bond 
of  peace,  that  they  may  be  an  Holy  Tem- 
ple acceptable  unto  thee.  And  especial- 
ly, to  this  congi'egation  present,  give  the 

tbundance  of  thy  grace ; that  with  one 
eart,  they  may  desire  the  prosper  ty  of 
thy  holy  Apostolic  Church,  and  with  one 


mouth,  may  profess  the  faith  once  deli 
veiled  to  the  Saints.  Defend  them  from 
the  sins  of  heresy  and  schism ; “ let  not 
the  foot  of  pride  come  nigh  to  hurt  them, 
nor  the  hand  of  the  ungodly  to  cast  them 
down.”  And  grant  that  the  course  oi 
this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered 
by  thy  governance,  that  thy  Church  may 
joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly  quietness ; 
that  so  they  may  walk  in  the  ways  of 
truth  and  peace,  and  at  last  be  numbered 
with  thy  Saints  in  glory  everlasting, 
through'  thy  merits,  O blessed  Jesus, 
thou  gracious  Bishdp  and  Shepherd  of 
our  souls,  who  art,  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  follov}  the  Sermon : and  af^ 
ter  that  the  instituted  Minister  sKmI 
proceed  to  the  Communion  Service,  and 
to  administer  the  holy  Eucharist  to  Ids 
Congregation:  and  after  the  Benedk- 
tion,  (which  he  shall  alxoays  pronounce ) 
the  Wardens,  Vestry,  and  others,  sh^ 
salute  and  welcome  him,  bidding  him, 
God  speed. 

TT  When  the  Bishop  ojf  the  Diocese  is  pre^ 
sent  at  the  institution  of  a Minister,  he 
shall  make  to  him  the  address  presc?n6- 
ed  in  this  Office  in  the  form  of  a letter; 
and  may  perform  such  other  duties  here- 
in  assigned  the  irritating  Minister  as 
he  may  choose. 


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FEASTS  AXD  FASTS  OF  THE  CHURCH, 
AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS 
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Sanctuary. 


THE 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID,  IN  METRE. 


PSALM  I. 

HOW  blest  is  be,  who  ne’er  consents 
by  ill  advice  to  walk, 

Nor  stands' in  sinner’s  ways,  nor  sits 

where  men  profanely  talk  -, 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 
his  business  and  delight  *, 

Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 

and  meditates  by  night.  ... 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by 
streams, 

with  timely  fruit  does  bend. 

He  still  shall  floprish,  and  success 
all  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 
no  lasting  root  shall  find  j 
Untimely  blasted, and  dispersed 
like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

£ Their  guilt  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 
before  their  Judge’s  face : 

Ko  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 
among  the  saints  have  place. 

6 For  God  approves  the  just  man’s  ways-, 
to  happiness  they  tend : 

But  sinnei's,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

PSALM  2. 

WITH  restless  and  ungovem’d  rage, 
why  do  the  heathen  storm  ? 

Why  in  such  rash  attempts  engage, 
as  they  can  ne’er  perform  ? 

2 The  gre-dt  in  council  and  in  nuglit 
their  various  forces  bring  j 
Against  the  Lord  they  all  unite, 
and  his  anointed  King. 

Must  we  submit  to  their  commands 
presumptuously  they  say: 

No,  let  us  break  their  slavish  bands, 

« amd  cast  their  chains  away.” 

4 But  God,  wlio  sits  enthroned  on  high, 
and  sees  how  they  combine. 

Does  their  conspiring  strength  defy, 
and  mocks  their  vain  design. 

5  Thick  clouds  of  wrath  divine  shall  breali 
on  his  rebellious  foes-, 

And  thus  will  he  in  thunder  speak 
to  all  that  dare  oppose : 

6  “Though  madly  you  dispute  my  will, 
« the  King  that  I ordain, 

“ Whose  throne  is  fix’d  on  Sion’s  hill, 

“ shall  there  securely  reign.” 

7  Attend,  0 earth,  whilst  I declare 
God’s  uncontroU’d  decree : 

Thou  art  my  Son*,  this  day,  my  heir, 

“ have  I begotten  thee, 
g “ Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands  j 
“thine  shall  the  heathen  be; 

The  utmost  limits  of  the  lands 
“ shall  be  possess’d  by  thee 

Cc2 


9 “Thy  threatening  sceptre  thou  sbalt 

shake, 

“ and  crush  them  every  where*, 

“ As  massy  bars  of  iron  break 
“ the  potter’s  brittle  ware.” 

10  Learn  then,  ye  princes  j and  give  ear 
ye  judges  of  the  earth  •, 

n Worship  the  Lord  with  holy  fear  j 
rejoice  with  awful  mirth. 

12  Appease  the  Son, with  due  respect 
your  timely  homage  pay; 

Lest  he  revenge  the  bold  neglect, 
incensed  by  your  delay. 

13  If  but  in  part  his  auger  rise, 
who  can  endure  the  flame  ? 

Then  blest  are  they,  whose  liope  relies 
on  his  most  holy  name. 

PSALM  3, 

HOW  many,  Lord,  of  late  are  grown 
the  troublers  of  my  peace ! 

And  as  their  numbers  hourly  rise, 
so  does  their  rage  increase. 

2 Insulting,  they  my  soul  upbraid, 
and  him  whom  I adore ; 

“ The  God  in  whom  he  trusts,”  say  tliey 
shall  rescue  him  no  more.” 

3 But  thou,  O Lord,  art  my  defence; 

on  thee  my  hopes  rely ; 

Thou  art  my  glory,  and  shall  yet 
lift  up  my  head  on  high. 

4 Since  whensoe’er,  in  like  distress, 
to  God  I made  my  prayer, 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill ; 

why  should  I now  despair  ? i 
5 Guarded  by  him,  I laid  me  down 
my  sweet  repose  to  take; 

For  I through  him  securely  sleep, 
through  him  in  safety  wake. 

6 No  force  nor  fuiy  of  my  foes 
my  courage  shall  confound. 

Were  they  as  many  hosts  as  men, 
that  have  beset  me  round. 

7 Arise,  and  save  me,  0 my  God, 
who  oft  hast  own’d  my  cause, 

And  scatter’d  oft  these  foes  to  me, 
and  to  thy  righteous  laws. 

8 Salvation  to  tj*e  Lord  belongs 
he  only  can  defend : 

His  blessings  he  extends  to  all 
that  on  his  power  depend. 

PSALM  4. 

O LORD,  thou  art  my  righteous  Judge, 
to  ray  complaint  give  ear  : 

Thou  still  redeem’st  me  from  distress* 
have  mercy.  Lord,  and  hear. 

2 How  long  will  ye,  0 sons  of  men, 
to  blot  my  fame  devise  ? 

How  long  your  vain  designs  pursue, 
and  spread  malicious  lies  r 


306  PSALM 

3 Consider  that  the  rigateous  man 
is  God’s  peculiar  choice  *, 

And  when  to  him  I make  my  prayer, 
he  always  hears  ray  voice. 

4 Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 
flee  every  thing  that’s  ill, 

Commuiie  in  private  with  your  hearts, 
and  bend  them  to  his  will. 

5 The  place  of  other  sacrifice 
let  righteousness  supply ; 

And  let  your  hope,  securely  fix’d, 
on  God  alone  rely. 

6 While  worldly  minds  impatient  gro^y 
more  prosperous  times  to  see  j 

Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 
shine  brightly,  Lord,  on  me. 

7 So  shall  my  heart  o’erflow  with,  joy, 
more  lasting  and.  more  true 

Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  wme 
successively  renew. 

.8  Then  down  in  peace  Til  lay  my  head, 
ana  take  my  needful  rest| 

No  other  guard,  0 Lord,  I crave, 
of  thy  defence  possess’d. 

PSALM  5. 

Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 
accept  my  secret  prayer ; 

2  To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 
will  I for  help  repair, 

3  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  sh^t  hear, 
and  with  the  dawning  day 
To  thee  devoutly  I’ll  look  up, 
to  thee  devoutly  pray. 

4  For  thou  the  wrongs  that  I sustain 
canst  never,  Lord,  approve, 

Wlio  from  thy  sacred  dwelling-place 
all  evil  dost  remove, 

5  Not  long  shall  stubborn  fools  remain 
unpunish’d  in  thy  view; 

All  such  as  act  unrighteous  tilings 
thy  vengeance  shall  pursue. 

6  The  slandering  tongue,  O God  of  truth, 
by  thee  shall  be  destroy’d, 

Who  hat’s^  alike  the  man  in  blood 
and  in  deceit  employ’d. 

7  But  when  thy  boiiindless  grace  shall  me 
$0  thy  loved  courts  restore, 

On  thee  I’ll  fix  my  longing  eyes, 
and  humbly  there  adore. 

6 Conduct  me  by  thy  righteous  laws, 
for  watchful  Is  my  foe*, 

Therefore,  O Lord,  make  plain  the  way 
wherein  I ought  to  go. 

3 Their  mouth  vents  nothing  but  deceit  j 
their  heart  is  set  on  wrong ; 

Their  throat  is  a devouringigrave } 
they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

JO  By  their  own  counsels  let  them  fall, 
optn-ess’d  with  loads  of  sin; 

For  they  against  thy  righteous  laws! 

have  liarden’d  rebels  been. 

11  But  let  all  those  who  ti'ustin  thee, 
wiUi  shouts  their  joy  proclaim ; 

Lfl  tiiem  rejoice  wlni'm  thou  presery’st, 

' and  all  that  love  thy  o^e,. 


5,  6,  7. 

12  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  Lord 
his  blessing  will  extend  j 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  Stdnts, 
as  with  a shield,  defend. 

PSALM  6. 

Thy  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  restrain, 
and  spare  a wretch  forlorn: 
Con’ect  me  not  in  thy  fierce  wrath, 
too  heavy  to  be  borne. 

2 Have  mercy.  Lord } for  I grow  faint 
unable  to  endure 
The  anguish  of  ray  aching  bones, 
which  thou  alone  canst  cure. 

3 My  tortured  flesh  distracts  my  mia(L 
aiid  fills  ray  soul  with  grief : 

But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  delay 
to  grant  me  thy  relief  ? 

4 Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  repea 
and  ease  my  troubled  soul ; 

Lord,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy^s  sake, 
vouchsafe  to  make  me  \yhole. 

5 For  after  death  no  niore  con 
thy  glorious  acts  proclaim, 

No  prisoners  of  the  silent  grave 
can  magnify  thy  name. 

6 Quite  tired  with  pain,  with  groaning 
no  hope  of  ease  I see ; [fain^ 

The  night,  that  quiets  common  griefs, 
is  spent  in  tears  by  me. 

7 My  beauty  fades,  my  sight  grows  dim 
my  eyes  with  weakness  close ; 

Old  age  o’ertakes  me,  whilst  I tMnk 
on  my  insulting  foes. 

8 Depart,  ye  wicked  *,  in  my  wrong  ‘ 
ye  shall  no  more  rej  oice  *, 

For  God,  I find,  accepts  my  tears, 
and  listens  to  piy  voice. 

9, 10  He  hears,  and  gi*ants  my  humblw 
prayer;  / 

and  they  that  wish  my  fall, 

Shall  blush  and  rage  to  see  that  God 
protects  me  from  them  all. 

PSALM  7. 

OL0RD  my  God,  since  I have  placed 
my  tmst  alone  in  thee, 

From  ail  my  persecutors’  rage 
do  thou  deliver  me. 

2 To  save  me  from  my  threatening  foe. 
Lord, interpose  thy  power; 

Lest,  like  a savage  lion,  he 
my  helpless  soul  devour. 

3, 4 If  I am  guilty,  or  did  e’er 
against  his  peace  combine ; ’ 

Nay,  if  I had  not  spared  his  Ufe,, 
who  sought  unjustly  mine; 

5 Let  then  to  persecuting  foes 
my  soul  become  a prey ; 

Let  them  to  earth  tread  down  my 
in  dust  my  honour  lay. 

6 Arise,  and  let  thine  anger,  Lord, 
in  my  defence  engage ; 

Exalt  thyself  above  my  foes. 

and  their  insuRing  rage : 

Awake,  awake,  in  mv  behalf^ 
the  judgment  to  dispen^  , 


Which  thou  hoj;t  righteously  ordain’d 
for  injured  iu.iocence. 

7 So  to  tiiy  throne,  adoring  crowds 
shall  still  for  justice  fly: 

Oh ! therefore,  for  their  sake,  resume 
thy  judgment-seat  on  high. 

8 ImpartialJudge  of  all  the  world, 

I trust  my  cause  to  tiiee ; 

According  to  ray  just  deserts, 
so  let  thy  sentence  be. 

9 Let  wicked  arts  and  wicked  men 
together  be  overthrown  j 

But  guard  the  just,  thou  God,  to  whom 
the  hearts  of  both  are  known. 

10,  1 1 God  me  protects,  not  only  me, 
but  all  of  upright  heart : 

And  daily  lavs  up  wrath  for  those 
who  from  his  laws  depart. 

12  If  they  persist,  he  whets  his  sword, 
his  bow  stands  ready  bent ; 

13  Ev’n  now',  with  swift  destruction 
his  pointed  shafts  are  sent,  [wing’d, 

14  The  plots  are  fruitless  which  my  foe 
unjustly  did  conceive} 

15  The  pit  he  digg’d  for  me,  has  prov’d 
his  own  untimely  grave. 

16  On  his  own  head  his  spite  returns, 
Whilst  I from  harm  am  free ; 

On  him  the  violence  is  fallen, 
which  he  design’d  for  me. 

17  Therefore,  w ill  I the  rigliteous  w'ays 
of  Providence  proclaim  *, 

I’ll  sing  the  praise  ol  God  most  high, 
and  celebi-ate  his  name. 

PSALM  8. 

OTII0U,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
within  this  earthly  frame, 
Tliroughall  the  world  how  greatarithou! 

how  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

Jn  heaven  Ihy  wondrous  acts  ai‘e  sung, 
nor  fully  reckon’d  there ; 

2 And  yet  thou  mak’st  the  infant  tongue 
thy  boundless  praise  declare- 
Thro’  thee  the  weak  confound  the  strong, 
and  crush  their  haughty  foes ; 

And  so  thou  quell’st  the  wicked  throng, 
^at  thee  and  thine  oppose. 

3^  When  heaven,  thy  beauteous  w’ork  on 
employs  my  wondering  sight',  [high, 
The  moon,  that  nightly  roles  the  sky, 
with  stars  of  feebler  light  •, 

4 What’s  man,  say  I,that, Lord, thou  lov’st 
to  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 

Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov’st 
to  them  so  wondrous  kind  ! 

6 Him  next  in  power  thou  didst  create 
to  thy  celestial  train  *, 

6 Ordain’d,  with  dignity  and  slate, 
e’er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

7 They  jointly  own  his  powerful  sway ; 

the  beasts  that  prey  or  graze  *, 
t The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way } 
the  fish  that  cuts  the  seas. 

9 0 Thou,  to  whom  all  creatuxes  bow 
wifbtD  (his  earthly  frames 


VI  8,  D. 

Through  all  thewcrld  how  greatart  them', 
how  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

PSALM  9. 

TO  celebrate  thy  pi-aise,  0 Lord, 

I will  my  heart  pi'epare  *, 

To  all  the  listening  world,  thy  works 
thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2 The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 
exalted  pleasures  bring ; 

Whilst  to  thy  name,  Othou  Most  High, 
triumphant  praise  I sing. 

3 Thou  mad’st  my  haughty  foes  to  turn 
their  backs  in  shameful  flight : 

Struck  with  thy  presence,  down  they  fell 
they  perish’d  at  thy  sight. 

4 Against  insulting  foes  advanced, 
thou  didst  my  cause  maintain ; 

My  right  asserting  from  thy  throne, 
where  truth  and  justice  reign. 

5 The  insolence  of  heathen  pride 
thou  hast  reduced  to  shame ; 

Their  wick^d  offspring  quite  destroy’d} 
and  blotted  out  their  name, 

6 Mistaken  foes,  your  haughty  threats 
are  to  a period  come ; 

Our  city  stands,  which  you  design’d 
to  make  our  common  tomb. 

7,  8 The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  who  has 
bis  righteous  throne  prepared* 
Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 
to  punish  or  reward. 

9 God  is  a constant  sure  defence 
against  oppressing  rage 
As  trouldof,  rise,  his  needful  aids 
in  onr  behalf  entfag^,  •)  ? 

10  All  those. >vb<ya4|l^hiS  goodness  provM 
will  in  1^  trmh  confide } 

Wl)^e 'mercy  ne’er  fors«nk  the  ro^n 
that  on  his  help  rely’d.  ^ 

11  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 
from  Sion,  his  abode ; 

Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
CO)ifess  no  othef  God. 

PART  IT. 

12  When  he  inquiry  makes  tor  blood, 
he’ll  call  the  poor  to  mind : 

The  injured  humble  man’s  complaint 
relief  from  him  shall  find. 

13  Tekepity  on  my  troubles.  Lord, 
V’bich  spiteful  foes  create. 

Thou  that  hast  rescued  me  so  oft 
from  death’s  devouring  gate. 

14  In  Sion  then  I’ll  sing  thy  praise 
to  all  that  love  thy  name } 

And,  with  loud  shouts  of  grateful  joy, 
thy  saving  power  proclaim. 

15  Deep  in  the  pit  they  digg’d  for;me,’ 
the  heathen  pride  is  laid  j 
Their  guilty  feet  to  their  own  snare 
are  heedlessly  betray’d. 

16  Thus,  by  thejust  return  he  makes, 
The  mighty  Lord  is  known*,  ^ 

While  wicked  men,  by  their  own  plOlSi 
are  shamefully  o’eribrown* 


PSALM  10,  11,  12. 


308 

47  No  single  sinner  shall  escape, 
by  privacy  ol>scure(i  j 
Nor  nation,  from  his  just  revenge, 
by  numbers  be  secui’ed. 

18  His  suffering  saints,  when  most  dis- 

he  ne’er  forgets  to  aid ; [tress’d, 

Their  expectations  shall  be  crown’d, 
though  for  a time  delay’d- 

19  Arise,  0 Lord,  assert  thy  power, 
and  let  not  man  o’ercome ; 

Descend  to  judgment,  and  pronounce 
the  guilty  heathen’s  doom. 

20  Strike  terror  thro’  the  nations  round, 
till  by  consenting  fear, 

They  to  each  other,  and  themselves, 
but  mortal  men  appear, 

PSALM  10. 

Thy  presence  why  withdraw’st  thou, 
Lord? 

why  hid’st  thou  now  thy  face, 

When  dismal  tijrnes  of  deep  distress 
call  for  thy  wonted  grace  ? 

2 Tlie  wicked,  swell’d  with  lawless  pride, 
have  made  the  Poor  their  prey ; 

0 let  them  fall  by  those  designs 
which  they  for  others  lay. 

5  For  straight  they  triumph,  if  success 
their  thriving  crimes  attend ; 

And  sordid  wretches,  whom  God  liates, 
jierversely  they  commend.  , 

4  To  own  a power  above  themselves, 
their  haughty  pride  disdains  j 
And  therefore  in  their  stubborn  mind 
no  thought  of  God  remains. 

B Oppressive  methods  they  pursue, 
and  all  their  foes  they  slight ; 

Because  thy  judgments  unobserved, 
are  far  above  their  sight. 

6  They  fondly  think  their  prosperous  state 
shall  unmolested  be ; 

They  think  their  vain  designs  shall  thrive, 
from  all  misfortunes  free. 

7  Vain  and  deceitful  is  their  speech, 
with  curses  fill’d,  and  lies  j 
By  which  the  mischief  of  their  heart 
they  study  to  disguise. 

8  Near  public  roads  they  lie  conceal’d, 
and  all  their  art  employ, 

The  innocent  and  poor  at  once 
to  rifle  and  destroy. 

9  Not  lions,  couching  in  their  dens, 
sui*prise  their  heedless  prey 
With  greater  cunning,  or  express 
moi’e  savage  mge  than  they. 

10  Sometimes  they  act  the  harmless  man, 
and  modest  leoks  they  wear ; 

That  so  deceived,  the  poor  may  less 
their  sudden  onset  tear. 

PART  II. 

11  For  God,  they  think,  no  notice  takes 
of  their  unrighteous  deeds ; 

He  never  minds  the  suffering  poor, 
nor  their  oppression  heeds. 

12  But  thou,  O Lord,  at  length  arise, ^ 

^ stietch  forth  thy  might  armi 


And,  by  the  greatness  of  thy  power 
defend  the  poor  from  harm. 

13  No  longer  let  the  wicked  vaunt, 
and,  proudly  boasting,  say, 

“ Tush,  God  regards  not  what  we  do ; 

“ he  never  w ill  repd;^%” 

14  But  sure  thou  seest,  and  all  their  deeds 
impartially  dost  try ; 

The  orphan,  therefore,  and  the  poor 
on  thee  f or  aid  rely, 

15  Defenceless  let  the  wicked  fall,* 
of  all  their  strength  bereft  5 

Confound,  0 God,  their  dark  designs, 
till  no  remains  are  left. 

16  Assert  thy  just  dominion,  Lord 
which  sbal)  for  ever  stand  j 

Thou  who  tiie  heathen  didst  expel 
from  this  thy  chosen  land. 

17  Thou  hear’st  the  humble  supplicants 
that  to  thy  throne  repair  5 

Thou  first  prepar’st  their  hearts  to  pray, 
and  then  accept’st  their  prayer. 

18  Thou,  in  thy  righteous  judgment, 

weigh’st 

the  fatherless  and  poor ; 

That  so  the  tyrants  of  the  eartl 
may  pjersecute  no  more. 

PSALM  11. 

SINCE  I have  placed  my  trust  in  Godi 
a refuge  always  nigh, 

Why  should  I,  like  a timorous  bird, 
to  distant  mountains  fly  ? 

2 Behold,  the  wicked  bend  their'  bow, 
and  ready  fix  their  dai*t. 

Lurking  in  ambush  to  destroy 
the  men  of  upright  heart.- 
3 When  once  the  firm  assurance  fail§, 
which  public  faith  ijnpaits, 

’Tis  time  for  innocence  to  fly 
from  such  deceitful  arts. 

4 The  Lord  hath  both  a temple  here, 
and  righteous  throne  above*, 

Where  he  surveys  the  sons  of  men, 
and  how  their  councils  move. 

5  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  love^ , 
for  trial  does  correct. 

What  must  the  sons  of  violence, 
whom  he  abhors,  expect  ? 

6  Snares,  fire,  and  brimstone,  on  their 
shall  in  one  temjiest  shower  j [heads 
This  dreadful  mixture  1.  revenge 
into  their  cup  shall  pour. 

7  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous  deeds 
with  signal  favour  grace, 

And  to  the  upright  man  disclose 
the  brightness  of  his  face. 

PSALM  12. 

SINCE  godly  men  decay,  0 Lord, 
do  thou  my  cause  defend*, 

For  scarce  these  wretched  times  afford 
one  just  and  faithful  friend. 

2 One  neighboui*  now  can  scarce  believe 
what  t’other  does  impart ; 

With  flattering'  lips  they  all  decciye, 
and  with  a double  beait 


PSALM  13 

8 l^ut  lips  that  "svrith  deceit  abound 
. can  never  prosper  long^  5 
God’s  righteous  vengeance  will  confound 
the  proud  blaspheming  tongue. 

4 In  vain  those  foolish  boasters  say, 

« Our  tongues  are  sure  our  own*, 

« With  doubtful  words  tve’ll  still  betray, 
« and  be  controll’d  by  none.” 

5 For  God,  who  hears  the  suffering  poor, 
and  their  oppression  knows, 

W'ill  soon  arise  and  give  them  rest, 
in  spite  of  all  their  foes. 

6 The  word  of  God  shall  still  abide, 
and  void  of  falsehood  be, 

As  is  the  silver,  seven  times  try’d, 
from  dros^  mixture  fi  ee. 

7 The  promise  of  his  aiding  grace 
shall  reach  its  purposed  end*, 

His  servants  from  this  faithless  race 
he  ever  shall  defend. 

8 Then  shall  the  wicked  be  perplex’d, 
nor  know  which  way  to  fly  5 

When  those  whom  they  despised  a?td 
shall  be  advanced  on  high.  [vex’d, 
PSALM  13. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  foi  get  me,  Lord  ? 

must  I for  ever  vnoixmf 
How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me, 
oh!  never  to  return.^ 

2  How  long  shall  anxious  thoi^ghts  my 
and  griefmy  heart  oppress  ? [soui, 
How  long  ray  e>iemics' insult, 
and  I have  no  redress? 

3  Oh!  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 
restore  thy  wonted  light, 

And  suddenly,  or  I shaU  sleep 
in  eveilasting  night. 

4  Restore  me,  lest  t.hey  proudly 
’twes  their  own  slrettgth  o’ercaine  j 
Permit  not  them  that  vex  my  soul 
to  triumph  in  my  shame. 

S  Since  I have  always  placed  my  trust 
beneath  thy  mercy’s  wing, 

Thy  saving  health  will  come  *,  and  then 
my  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

6  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  in- 
to thee  my  God  ascend,  [spired, 

Who  to  thy  sett  ant  in  distress 
such  bounty  didst  extend. 

PSALM  14. 

SURE  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose 
tliat  God  is  nothing  but  a name; 
Corrupt  and  lewd  their  praclici  <;tows  ; 

no  breast  is  warm’d  with  holy  name. 

2  The  Lord  look’d  down  from  Heaven’s 
high  tower, 

and  all  the  sons  of  men  did  view, 

To  see  if  any  own’d  his  power; 

. if  any  trutn  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  gone  aside, 
all  were  degetierate  grown  and  base; 
None  took  reUgion  for  their  guide, 
not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  can  these  workers  of  deeeit 
be  all  so  dull  and  senseless  grown. 


, 14,  16,  If'.  soy 

That  they,  like  bread,  my  people  eat, 
and  God’s  almighty  power  disown.’ 

5 How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 
when  lus  just  wrath  shall  them  o’enr 

take.^ 

For  to  the  righteous, God  is  near, 
and  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

6 111  men,  in  vain,  with  scorn  expose 
those  methods  which  the  good  pursue^ 

Since  God  a refuge  is  for  those, 
whom  his  Just  eyes  witli  favom*  vieW. 

7 Would  he  his  saving  power  employ 
to  break  his  people’s  servile  band, 

Then  shouts  of  universal  joy 
should  loudlv  echo  through  the  land» 
PSALM  15. 

OED,  who’s  the  hajipy  man  that  may 
to  thy  blest  courts  repair, 

Not'stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
but  to  inhabit  there  ? 

2 ’Tis  he,  whose  every  thought  and^deed 
by  rules  of  virtue  moves ; 

W hose  generous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
the  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3 Who  never  did  a slander  ferge, 
his  neighbour’s  fame  to  wound ; 

Nor  hearken  to  a false  report, 
by  malice  whisper’d  round. 

4 Who  vice,  In  all  its  pomp  and  power^ 
can  tr^t  with  just  neglect ; 

And  piety,  though  clothed  in  rags, 
tediously  respect.  ' 

5 Who  to  bis  plighted  vows  and  trust 
has  ever  firmly  stood; 

, And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
he  makes  his  promise  good. 

6 Whose  soul  in  usury  disdainf 

his  trer  sure  to  employ ; ' , 

Whom  no  rewards  can  ever  bribe 
the  guiltless  to  destroy. 

7 The  nian,  who  by  his  steady  course 
lias  happiness  insured, 

Wlien  earth’s  foundation  shakes,  shall 
by  providence  secured.  [stand, 

PSALM  16. 

PROTECT  me  from  my  cruel  foes, 
and  shield  me,  Lord,  from  hann ; 
Because  my  trust  I still  repose 
on  thy  Almighty  arm. 

2 My  soul  all  help  but  thine  docs  slight, 
all*  gods  but  thee  disown ; 

Yet  can  no  deeds  of  mine  requite 
the  goodness  thou  hast  shown. 

3 But  those  that  strictly  virtuous  are, 
and  love  the  thing  that’s  right, 

To  favour  always,  and  prefer, 
shall  be  my  chief  delight. 

4 How  shall  their  sorrows  be  increased, 
who  other  gods  adore ! 

Their  bloody  offerings  I detest, 
their  very  names  abhor. 

5 My  lot  is* fallen  in  that  blest  land 
where  God  is  tntly  known; 

He  fills  my  cup  with  liberal  hand. 

His  he  supports  my  throne. 


17,  18. 


310  PSALM 

6 In  nature’s  most  delightful  scene 
my  happy  portion  lies  j 

The  place  of  my  appointed  reign 
all  other  lands  outvies. 

7 Therefore  my  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord, 
Avlrose  precepts  give  me  light', 

And  private  counsel  still  afford 
in  sorrow’s  dismal  night. 

8 I strive  each  action  to  approve 
to  his  ali-seeing  ej'e  5 

N'o  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 
because  he  still  is  nigh. 

9 Therefore  my  heart  grief  defies, 
my  gloiy  does  rejoice*, 

My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hope  to  rise, 
waked  by  his  povvei'ful  voice. 

10  Thou,  Lord,  when  I resign  my  breath, 
rny  soul  from  hell  shalt  free-, 

Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 
the  least  corru]>ti  on  see. 

1 1 Thou  slialt  the  paths  of  life  display, 
which  to  tliy  presence  lead  j 

"U^liere  pleasures  dwell  without  allay, 
and  joys  that  never  fade. 

PSALM  17. 

TO  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint, 
attend,  0 righteous  Lord  5 
And  to  my  prayer,  as  ’tis  unfeign’d, 
a gracious  ear  aflbrd. 

2 As  in  thy  sight  I am  approved, 
so  let  my  sentence  be ; 

And  with  impartial  eyes,  0 Lord, 
my  upright  dealing  see. 

3 For  thou  hast  search’d  my  heart  by 
and  visited  by  night  ] [day. 

And,  on  the  strictest  trial,  found 
its  secret  motions  right. 

Nor  shall  thy  justice,  Lord,  alone 
my  heart’s  designs  acquit  5 
For  I have  purposed  that  my  tongue 
shall  no  offence  commit. 

4 I know  what  wicked  men  would  do, 
their  safety  to  maintain  *, 

But  me  thy  just  and  mild  commands 
from  bloody  paths  restrain, 
o That  I may  still,  in  spite^  of  wrongs, 
my  innocence  secure, 

0 guide  me  in  thy  righteous  wa3^s, 
and  make  iny  footsteps  sure, 
b Since,  heretofore,  I ne’er  in  vain 
to  thee  my  prayer  address’d  5 
O!  now,  my  God,  incline  thine  ear 
to  this  my  just  request. 

7 Tim  v^onders  of  thy  truth  and  love 
in  my  defence  engage; 

Thou,  wliose  right  hand  preserves  thy 
saints 

from  their  oppressor’s  rage. 

PART  II. 

8,  9 0!  keep  me  in  thy  tenderest  care ; 

thy  sheltering  wings  stretch  out. 

To  g-uard  me  safe  from  savage  foes, 
that  compass  me  about : 
fO  O’ergrown  with  luxury,  enclosed 
in  their  own  fat  they  lie, 


And,  with  a proud  blaspheming  mouth, 
both  God  and  man  defy. 

1 1 Well  may  they  boast,  for  ^they  have  . 
my  paths  encompass’d  round  *,  [now 

Their  eyes  at  watch,  their  bodies  bow’d, 
and  couching  on  the  ground 

12  In  postvire  of  a lion  set, 
when  greedy  of  his  prey  *, 

Or  a young  lion,  when  he  lurks 
within  a covert  way. 

13  Arise,  O Lord,  defeat  their  plots, 
their  swelling  nige  conti'ol 

From  wicked  iWh,  who  are  thy  sword, 
deliver  thou  my  soul: 

14  From  worldly  men,  thy  sharpest 

scourge, 

whose  portion’s  here  below ; 

Who,  fill’d  with  earthly  stores,  aspire 
no  otlier  bliss  to  know. 

15  Their  race  is  numerous,  that,  partake 
their  substance  while  they  lite; 

Their  heirs  survive,  to  whom  they  may 
the  \’Ust  remainder  give. 

16  Cut  I,  in  uprightness,  thy  face 
shall  view  without  control; 

And,  waking,  shall  its  image  find 
reflected  in  my  soul. 

PSALM  18. 

NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
my  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee ; 

For  thou  haust  always  been  my  rock 
a fortress  and  defence  to  me. 

Thou  my  deliverer  ai*t,  my  God ; 

my  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power 
‘Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
at  home  my  safeguai’d  and  my  tower 
3 To  thee  I will  address  my  prayer, 

Ao  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe; 

So  shall  I,  liy  thy  watchful  care, 

■ be  guarded  from  my  treacherous  foe. 

4, 5 By  floods  of  wicked  men  distress’d, 
with  seas  of  sorrow  compass’d  round, 
With  dire  infernal  pangs  oppress’d, 
in  death’s  unwieldly  fetters  bound ; . 

6  To  heaven  I made  my  mournful  prayer, 
to  God  address’d  my  humble  moan: 
Who  graciously  inclined  his  ear, 
and  heard  me  from  his  lofty  throne. 
PART  II. 

7  When  God  aro.?e  my  part  to  take, 
the  conscious  earth  was  struck  with 
fear ; 

The  hills  did  at  his  presence  shake, 
nor  could  his  dreadful  fuiy  bear. 

8  Thick  clouds  of  smoke  dispersed  abroad. 

ensigns  of  h rath  before  him  came ; 
Devouring  fire  around  him  glow’d, 
that  coals  were  kindled  at  its  flame. 

9  He  left  tlie  beauteous  realms  of  light, 
whilst  heaven  bow’d  down  its  awful 
head ; 

Beneath  his  feet  substantial  night 
was  like  a sable  carpet  spread. 

10  The  chariot  of  the  King  of  kings, 
which  active  troops  of  angels  drew 


311 


rSALM  18 


On  ai5ti-or^  teniT^est’s  rapid  wing-s, 
with  most  amazin.^  swiftness  flew. 

H,  12  Black  watery  mists  and  clouds  con- 
spired, 

■with  thickest  shades  his  face  to  veil', 

But  at  his  brig-htness  soon  retired, 
and  fell  in  showers  of  fire  and  hail. 

13  Throug-h  heaven’s  wide  arch  a thun- 

dering’ peal 

God’s  angry  voice  did  loudly  roar : 

While  earth’s  sad  face  with  heaps  of  hail 
and  flakes  of  fire  was  cover’d  o’er. 

14  His  sharpen’d  arrows  round  he  threw, 
which  made  his  scatter’d  foes  retreat } 

Like  daits  his  nimble  lightnings  flew', 
and  quickly  finish’d  their  defeat. 

15  The  deep  its  secret  stores  disclosed, 
the  world’s  foundations  naked  lay  j 

By  his  avenging  wrath  exposed, 
which  fiercely  raged  that  dreadful  day. 

PART  III. 

16  The  Lord  did  on  my  side  engage ; 
from  heaven,  his  throne,  uny  cause  up- 
held; 

And  snatch’d  me  from  the  furious  rage 
of  threatening  waves,  that  proudly 
sweli’d. 

17  God  his  resistless  power  employ’d 
my  strongest  foes’  attempts  to  break ; 

Who  else  wdth  ease  had  soon  destroy’d 
the  weak  defence  that  I could  make- 

18  Their  subtle  rage  had  near  prevail’d, 
when  1 djistress’d  and  friendless  lay ; 

But  still,  when  other  succours  fail’d, 

God  vvas  my  firm  support  and  stay. 

19  From  dangers  that  enclosed  meround, 
he  brought  me  forth  and  set  me  f)  ee ; 

For  some  just  cause  his  goodness  found, 
that  moved  liim  to  delight  in  me. 

20  Because  in  me  no  guilt  remains, 

God  does  his  gi-acious  help  extend ; 

My  hands  are  free  from  bloody  stains  ; 
therefore  the  Lord  is  still  my  friend. 

2J,22  Fori  his  judgments  keep  in  sight, 
in  bis  just  paths  I always  trod; 

I never  did  his  statutes  slight, 

nor  loosely  wander’d  from  my  God. 

23,  24  But  still  my  soul,  sincere  and  pure, 
did  even  from  darling  sins  refrain ; 

His  favours  therefore  yet  endure, 
because  my  heart  and  hands  are  clean. 

PART  IV. 

25, 26  Thou  suit’st,  0 Lord,  thy  righteous 
ways 

to  various  paths  ot  human-kind ; 

They  who  for  mercy  merit  praise, 
with  thee  shall  wondrous  mercy  find. 

Thou  to  the  just  shalt  justice  show; 
the  pure  tliy  purity  shall  see ; 

Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go, 
shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee. 

27, 28,  That  he  the  humble  soul  will  save, 
and  crush  the  haughty’s  boasted  might, 

In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave, 

, whose  darknesb  he  jms  tun»’d  to  light. 


29  On  his  firm  sucemn  1 reiv’d, 

and  did  o’er  numerous  foes  prevail ; 

Nor  fear’d,  whilst  he  w as  on  my  side, 
the  best  defended  walls  to  scale. 

30  For  God’s  design  shall  still  succeed, 
his  word  will  bear  the  utmost  test ; 

He’s  a strong  shield  to  all  that  need, 
and  on  his  sure  protection  rest. 

31  Who  then  deserves  to  be  adored, 
but  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend  f 

Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
can  w ith  resistless  power  defend  f 
PART  V. 

32,  S3  ’Tis  God  that  girds  my  armour  on, 
and  all  my  just  designs  fulfils; 

Through  hmi  my  feet  can  swiftly  run, 
and  nimbly  climb  the  steepest  hills. 

34  Lessons  of  war  from  him  I take, 
and  manly  weapons  learn  to  wield, 

Strong  bows  of  steel  with  ease  I break, 
forced  by  my  stronger  arms  to  yield. 

35  The  buckler  of  his  saving  health 
protects  me  from  assaulting  foes ; 

His  hand  sustains  me  still  *,  my  w ealth 
and  greatness  from  his  bounty  flows. 

36  My  goings  he  enlargetl  abroad, 
till  then  to  narrow  paths  confined ; 

And,  when  in  slippery  ways  I trod, 
the  method  of  my  steps  design’d. 

37  Thvougli  him  I numerous  hosts  defeat, 
and  flying  squadrons  captive  take; 

Nor  from  my  fierce  pursuit  retreat, 
till  I a final  conquest  make. 

38  Cover’d  with  wounds,  in  vain  the}’  try 
their  vanqtiish’d  heads  again  to  rear ; 

Spite  of  their  boasteti  strength,  they  lie 
beneath  my  feet,  and  gi’ovel  there. 

39  God,  when  fresh  armies  take  the  field, 
recruits  my  strength,  my  courag 

warms ; I 

He  makes  my  strong  opposers  yield, 
subchied  by  my  prevailing  arms. 

40  Thro’  him  the  necks  of  prostrate  foes 
my  conquering  feet  in  triumph  press; 

Aided  by  him,  I root  out  those 
who  hate  and  envy  my  success, 

41  With  loud  complaints  all  friends  they 

try’d ; 

but  none  w as  able  to  defend; 

At  length  to  God  for  help  they  cry’d ; 
but  God  would  no  assistance  lend. 

42  Like  flying  dust,  which  winds  pursue, 
their  broken  troops  I scatter’d  round , 

Their  slaughter’d  bodies  forth  I threw, 
like  loathsome  dirt,  that  clogs  the 
ground. 

PART  VI. 

43  Oiur  factious  tribes,  at  strife  till  now, 
by  God’s  appointment  me  obey ; 

The  heathen  lo  my  sceptre  bow, 
and  foreign  nations  ow  n iny  sway. 

44  Remotest  realms  their  homage  send, 
w'hen  my  successful  name  they  hear ; 

Strangers  for  my  commands  attend, 
cUoriu’d  with  respect,  ox  awed  by  fear. 


m2  PSALM 

45  All  to  my  SHinmous  tiuuely  yield, 
or  soon  in  battle  are  dismay’d  j 

For  stronger  holds  they  quit  the  field, 
and  still  in  strongest  holds  afraid. 

46  Let  the  eternal  Lord  be  praistid, 
the  rock  on  whose  defence  I rest ! 

To  highest  heavens  his  name  be  raised, 
who  n^  with  his  salvation  blest ! 

47  ’Tis  God  that  still  supports  my  right  •, 
his  just  revenge  my  foes  pursues  j 

’Tis  he,  that,  with  resistless  might, 
fierce  nations  to  my  yoke  subdues. 

48  My  universal  safeguard  he ! 

from  whom  my  lasting  honours  flowi 
lie  made  me  gieat,  and  set  me  free 
from  my  remorseless  bloody  foe. 

49  Therefore,  to  celebrate  bi«  lame, 
my  grateful  %^oice  to  heaven  I’ll  raise  j 

And  nations,  strangers  to  his  name, 
shall  thus  l>e  taught  to  sing  his  praise : 

50  ‘'God  to  his  king  deliverance  sends*, 

“ shows  his  anointed  signal  grace ; 

‘‘His  mercy  evennore  extends 

to  David, and  his  promised  race.” 
PSALM  19. 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
which  that  alone  can  fill  *, 

The  firmament  and  stars  express 
Their  great  Creator’s  skill. 

2 The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 
fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings ; 

And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
divine  instruction  springs. 

3 Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 
or  region  is  confined  j 
’Tis  nauure’s  voice,  and  understood 
alike  by  all  mankind. 

4 Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 
through  earth’s  extent  display  *, 

Whose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
does  round  the  world  convey. 

5 No  bridegroom  on  his  nuptial  day 
has  such  a cheerful  face; 

No  giant  does  like  him  rejoice 
to  run  his  glorious  raee. 

6 From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east, 
his  restless  course  he  goes  *, 

AikI,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  light 
and  vital  waimth  bestow  s. 

PART  IT. 

7 God’s  perfect  law  converts  the  soul  *, 
reclaims  from  fiilse  desires ; 

With  sacred  wisdom  liis  sure  word 
the  ignorant  inspires. 

8 The  rfatutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 
and  bring  sincei’e  delight ; 

His  pure  commands  in  s^earch  of  truth 
assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

Ills  perfect  worship  here  is  fix’d, 
on  sure  foundations  laid ; 

His  equal  law^s  are  in  the  scales 
of  truth  and  justice  w^eigh’d ; 
iO  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 
upr  gold  refined  with  skill  > 


19, 20,21 

More  sw'eet  Ihar.  ooney,  or  tl^e  drops 
that  from  the  comb  ^stil. 

1 1 My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 
and  friendly  warnings  give ; 

Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 
who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

12  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  ofl 
he  does  from  virtue  fall 

0 cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
thou  God  that  know’st  them  ali  i 

13  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  0 Lord, 
dominion  have  o’er  me ; 

That,  by  thy  grace  preserved,  I may 
the  great  transgression  flee. 

14  So  shall  my  prayer  and  praises  be 
with  thy  acceptance  blest ; 

And  I secure  on  thy  defence, 
my  strength  and  Saviour,  rest 
PSALM  20. 

The  Lord  to  thy  request  attend 
and  hear  thee  in  distress ; 

The  name  of  Jacob’s  God  defend, 
and  grant  thy  arms  success : 

2  To  aid  thee  from  on  high  repair, 
and  strength  from  Sion  give ; 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings  there, 
thy  sacrifice  receive : 

4  To  compass  thy  own  heart’s  desire, 
thy  counsels  still  direct; 

Make  kindly  all  events  conspire 
to  bring  them  to  effect. 

5  To  thy  salvation,  Lord,  for  aid 
we  cheerfully  repair. 

With  banners  in  thy  name  display’d^  ’ 

“ The  Lord  accept  thy  prayer.” 

6  Our  hopes  are  fix’d,  that  now  the  Lord, 
our  sovereign,  will  defend ; 

From  heaven  resistless  aid  afford, 
and  to  his  prayer  attend. 

7  Some  ti  ust  in  steeds  for  war  design’d ; 

on  chariots  some  rely ; 

Against  them  all  w*e’il  call  to  mind 
the  power  of  God  most  high. 

8  But,  from  their  steeds  and  chariots 

thl'OWTl, 

Behold  them  through  the  plain. 
Disorder’d,  broke,  and  trampled  down, 
whilst  firm  our  troops  remain. 

9  Still  save  us.  Lord,  and  still  proceed 
our  rightful  cause  to  bless ; 

Hear,  King  of  heaven,  in  times  of  need, 
the  prayers  that  we  address. 

PSALM  21. 

rriHE  king,0  Lord,  with  songsof  praise 
X shall  in  Ihy  strength  rejoice ; 

With  thy  sal>*ation  crown’d,  shall  raise 
to  heaVen  his  cheerful  voice. 

2 P'or  thou,  whate’er  his  lips  request, 
not  only  dost  impart ; 

But  hast,  with  thy  acceptance,  blest 
the  w'isbes  of  his  heart. 

3 Thy  goodness  and  thy  tender  care 
have  all  his  hopes  outgone ; 

A crown  of  gold  thou  mad’st  him 
and  sett’s!  ft  firmlj'  on. 


PSALM  22. 


4 He  pray’d  fof  life ; and  thou,  0 Lord, 
didst  to  his  prayer  attend. 

And  graciously  to  him  afford 
a life  that  ne’er  shall  end. 

5 Thy  sure  defence  through  nations 

round 

has  spread  his  glorious  name  *, 

And  his  successM  actions  crown’d 
with  majesty  and  fame. 

6 Eternal  blessings  thou  bestow’st^ 
and  mak’st  his  joys  increase 

Whilst  thou  to  him  unclouded  shoAv’st 
the  brightness  of  thy  face. 

PART  II. 

7 Because  the  king  on  God  alone 
for  timely  aid  relies  *, 

His  mercy  still  supports  his  throne, 
and  all  his  wants  supplies. 

8 But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 
shall  feel  thy  heavy  hand; 

Thy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those 
that  hate  thy  mild  command. 

9 When  thou  against  them  dost  engage, 
thy  just  but  (&eadful  doom 

Shall,  like  a glowing  oven’s  rage, 
their  hopes  and  them  consume. 

10  Nor  shall  thy  furious  anger  cease, 
or  with  their  ruin  end; 

But  root  out  all  their  guilty  race, 
and  to  their  seed  extend. 

11  For  all  their  thoughts  were  set  on  ill, 
their  hearts  on  malice  bent ; 

But  thou  with  watchful  care  didst  still 
the  ill  effects  prevent. 

12  While  they  their  swift  retreat  shall 
to  ’scape  thy  dreadful  might,  [make. 

Thy  swifter  arrows  shall  o’ertake, 
and  gall  them  in  their  flight. 

13  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  strength 

and  thus  exalt  thy  fame ; [disclose. 

Whilst  we  glad  songs  of  praise  compose 
to  thy  Almighty  name. 

PSALM  22. 

My  God,  my  God,  why  leav’stthou  me 
when  I with  anguish  faint  ? 

O ! why  so  far  from  me  removed, 
and  from  my  loud  complaint? 

2 All  day,  but  all  the  day  unheard, 
to  thee  do  I complain; 

With  cries  imploi*e  relief  all  night, 
but  cry  all  night  in  vain. 

S Yet  thou  art  still  the  righteous  Judge 
of  innocence  oppress’d ; 

And  therefore  Israel’s  praises  are 
of  right  to  thee  address’d. 

4,  5 On  thee  our  ancestors  rely’d, 
and  thy  deliverance  found ; 

With  pious  confidence  they  pray’d, 
and  with  success  were  crown’d. 

6 But  I am  treated  like  a worm ; 

like  none  of  human  birth ; 

Not  only  l>y  tbe  great  reviled, 
but  made  tbe' rabble’s  mirth. 

7 With  laughter  cill  the  gazing  crowds 
mv  agonies  survey; 

I)  a 


313 

They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
and  thus  deriding  say : 

8 “ In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 
“ that  he  was  heaven’s  delight; 

“ Let  God  come  down  to  save  him  now,> 

“ and  own  his  favourite.” 

PART  II. 

9 Thou  mad’st  my  teeming  mother’s 

a living  offspring  bear;  [womb 

When  but  a suckling  at  the  breast, 

I was  thy  early  care. 

10  Thou,  guardian-like,  didst  shield  from 

wrongs 

my  helpless  infant  days ; 

And  ' ince  hast  been  my  God,  and  guide, 
through  life’s  bewilder’d  ways. 

11  Withdraw  not  then  so  far  from  me, 
when  trouble  is  so  nigh ; 

O send  me  help ! thy  help,  on  which 
I only  can  rely. 

12  High-pamper’d  btdls,  a frowning 

from  Basan’s  forest  met,  [herd. 

With  strength  proportion’d  to  their  rag^ 
have  me  around  beset. 

13  They  gape  on  me,  and  every  moutii 
a yawning  grave  appears ; 

The  desert  lion’s  savage  roar 
less  dreadful  is  than  theirs. 

PART  III. 

1 4 My  blood  like  water’s  spill’d,  my  jointl 
are  rack’d  and  out  of  frame ; 

My  heart  dissolves  within  my  breast, 
like  wax  before  the  flame. 

15  My  strength  like  potter’s  earth  is 

parch’d ; 

my  tongue  cleaves  to  my  jaws ; 

And  to  the  silent  shades  of  death 
my  fainting  soul  withdraws. 

16  Like  blood-hounds  to  surround  me, 
in  pack’d  assemblies  meet ; [they 

They  pierced  my  inoffensive  hands ; 
they  pierced  my  harmless  feet. 

17  My  body’s  rack’d,  till  all  my  bones 
distinctly  may  be  told ; 

Yet  such  a spectacle  of  woe 
as  pastime  they  behold. 

18  As  spoil,  my  garments  they  divide, 
lots  for  my  vesture  cast ; 

19  Therefore  approach,  O Lord,  my 

strength, 

and  to  my  succour  haste. 

20  FrOm  their  sharp  swords  protect  fhbu 
of  all  but  life  bereft; 

Nor  let  my  darling  in  the  power 
of  cruel  dogs  be  left. 

21  To  save  me  from  the  lion’s  jtws, 
thy  present  succour  send ; 

As  once,  from  goring  unicorns, 
thou  didst  my  life  defend. 

22  Then  to  my  brethren  I’ll  declare 
the  triumphs  of  thy  name ; 

In  ])resence  of  assembled  saints 
thy  glojy  thus  proclaim: 

23  **  Ye  worshippers  of  Jacob’i  G<yi, 

“all  you  of  isi'acl’s  line, 


314  PSALM 

O praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise 
“ sincere  obedience  join. 

24  “ He  ne’er  disdain’d  on  low  distress 
“ to  cast  a gracious  eye; 

Nor  turn’d  from  poverty  his  face, 

“ but  hears  its  humble  cry.” 

PART  IV. 

25  Thus,  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  I 
my  chwrful  thanks  express  j 

In  presence  of  th}^  saints  perform 
the  vows  of  my  distress. 

26  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 
shall  find  my  table  spread ; 

And  all  that  seek  the  Lord, shall  be 
with  joj'S  immortal  fed. 

27  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 
to  God  them  homage  pay ; 

And  scatter’d  nations  of  the  earth 
one  sovereign  Lord  obey. 

28  ’Tis  bis  supi’eme  prerogative 
o’er  subject  kings  to  reign ; 

’Tis  just  that  he  should  rule  the  world, 
who  does  the  world  sustain. 

29  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 
his  bounty  must  confess  *, 

The  sons  of  want,  by  him  relieved, 
their  generous  Patron  bless. 

With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 
they  all  for  aid  resort  j 

That  power,  which  first  their  beings 
% can  only  them  support.  [gave, 

SO,  31  Then  shall  a chosen  spotless  race, 
devoted  to  his  name, 

To  their  admiring  heirs  his  truth, 
and  glorious  acts,  i)roclaim. 

PSALM  23. 

rfIHE  Lord  lunxself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

X vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide ; 

The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
my  wants  are  all  supply’d. 

2 In  tender  grass  he  malies  me  feed, 
and  gently  thei*e  repose ; 

Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
refreshing  water  flows, 

3 He  does  my  wandering  soul  reclaim, 
and,  to  his  endless  praise, 

Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
in  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4 I pafes  the  gloomy  tale  of  death, 

. from  fojw  and  danger  free ; 

Kor  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 

defend  and  comfort  me. 

5 In  pre^nce  of  my  spiteful  foes 
he  does  my  table  spread  *, 

He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheerful  wine, 
with  cnl  anoints  my  head. 

6 Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 
through  ail  my  life  extend, 

Tliat  life  to  him  I will  devote, 
and  in  his  temple  spend. 

PSALM  24. 

The  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord’s, 
the  Lord’s  her  fulness  is; 

Ttie  world,  and  they  that  dwdl  theri^in, 
merngn  right  are  hiSj, . 


23,  24,  25. 

2 He  framed  and  fix’d  it  on  the  seas., 
and  his  Almighty  hand, 

Upon  inconstant  floods,  has  made 
the  stable  fabric  stand. 

3 But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 
one  chosen  seat  design’d ; 

OJ  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 
deserved  admittance  find  ? 

4 The  man,  whose  hands  and  heait  are 

pure, 

whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  fi’ee* 

Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
to  gainful  perjury. 

5 This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 
shall  shower  his  blessings  dowm ; 

Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe, 
with  righteousness  to  crown. 

6 Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 
the  sacred  courts  are  trod ; 

And  such  the  proselytes  that  seek 
the  face  of  Jacob’s  God. 

7 Erect  your  heads,  eternal  gates ; 
unfold,  to  entertain 

The  King  of  Glory ; see ! be  comes 
w ith  his  celestial  train. 

8 Who  is  the  Ring  of  Glory  f who  f 
the  Lord,  for  strength  renown’d ; 

In  battle  mighty ; o’er  his  foes 
eternal  victor  crown’d. 

9^  Erect  your  heads,  ye  gates ; unfold 
in  state  to  entertain 

The  King  of  Glory : see  I he  comes 
with  all  his  shining  train. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory..'*  w lwx? 
the  Lord  of  hosts  renown’d ; 

Of  Gloiy  he  alone  is  King,  ^ 
who  is  with  glory  crow  n’d. 

PSALM  25. 

TO  God,  in  whom  I trust, 

I lift  my  heart  and  voice, 

0 ! let  me  not  be  put  to  slianie, 
nor  let  my  foes  rejoice. 

3 Those  who  on  thee  rely, 
let  no  disgrace  attend; 

Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such 
as  wilfully  offend. 

4,  5 To  me  thy  truth  impart, 
and  lead  me  in  thy  way ; 

For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help  i 
on  thee  I wait  all  day. 

6 Thy  mercies,and  thy  love, 

0 Lord,recal  to  mind ; 

And  graciously  continue  still, 
as  thou  w ert  ever,  kind. 

7 Let  all,  my  youthfiil  crimes 
be  blotted  out  by  thee ; 

And,  fof  thy  wondrous  goodness  sake, 
in  mercy  think  on  me. 

8 His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 
the  righteous  Lord  disj^lays, 

In  bringing  wandering  smners  home, 
and  teaching  them  his  wys. 

9 He  those  injustice  guides, 
whQ  his  Section  seek 


PSALM  26,  27. 

,\nd  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
the  humble  and  the  meek. 

10  Through  all  the  ways  of  (jod 
both  truth  and  mercy  shine, 

To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
to  his  blest  will  incline. 

part  II. 

U Since  mercy  is  the  grace, 
that  most  exalts  thy  fame. 

Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  0 Lord, 
and  so  advance  thy  name. 

12  Whoe’er,  with  humble  fear, 

to  God  his  duty  pavR,  . 

Shall  find  tlxe  Lord  a taithful  guide, 
in  alibis  righteous  ways. 

13  His  quiet  soul  with  peace 

shall  be  for  ever  bless’d-, 

Anri  by  his  numerous  mce  the  land 
successively  possess’d. 

14  For  God  to  all  his  saints 
his  secret  will  imparts. 

And  does  his  gracious  covenant  wnte 
in  their  o^bedient  hearts. 

15  To  him  I lift  my  eyes, 
and  wait  his  timely  aid. 

Who  breaks  the  strong  and  treacherous 
which  for  my  feet  was  laid.  [snare. 

16  0!  turn,  and  all  my  gnefs, 
in  mercy,  Lord,  redi-ess ; 

For  I am  compass’d  round  with  wo€a, 
and  plunged  in  deep  distress. 

17  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 


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4 I never  for  companions  took 
the  idle  or  profane ; 

No  hypocrite,  with  all  his  arts, 
could  e’er  my  friendship  gain 

5 I hate  the  busy  plotting  crew, 
who  make  distracted  times 

And  shun  their  \vicked  company, 
as  I avoid  their  Crimea. 

ft  ril  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 
and  bring  a heart  so  pure, 

That  when  thy  altar  I approach, 
my  welcome  shall  secure. 

7, 8 My  thanks  I’ll  publish  there,  and  tell 
how  thy  renown  excels  ^ 

That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
in  w'hich  thy  honom*  dwells. 

9 Pass  not  on  me  the  sinners’  doom, 
who  murder  make  their  trade  j 

10  Who  others’ rights,  by  secret  bribe  j, 
or  open  force,  im-ade. 

11  I5ut  I will  walk  in  paths  of  truth 
and  innocence  pursue. 

Protect  me,  therefore,  and  to  me 
thy  mercies.  Lord,  renew. 

12  In  spite  of  all  assaulting  foes, 

I stiU  maintain  nijvground  •, 

And  shall  survive  among  thy  samU, 
thy  praises  to  resound. 

PSALM  27. 

HOM  should  I fear,  sincejGod  to 


to  mighty  sums  increase , 

0 ' from  this  dark  and  dismal  stale 
my  troubled  soul  release ! 

18  Do  thou,  with  tender  eyes, 
my  sad  affliction  see ; 

Acquit  me.  Lord,  and  from  my  guilt 
entirely  set  me  free. 

19  Consider,  Lord,  my  foes, 

how  vast  their  numbers  grow ! 

What  lawless  force  and  rage  they  use, 
wliat  boundless  hate  they  show  ! 

20  Protect,  and  set  my  soul 
from  their  fierce  malice  free  *, 

Nor  let  me  be  ashamed,who  place 
mv  steadfast  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  all  my  righteous  acts 
to  full  perfection  rise 

Because  my  firm  and  constant  hope 
on  thee  alone  relies. 

22  To  Israel’s  chosen  race 

continue  ever  kind-,  ^ 

Ami, in  the  midst  of  all  their  wants, 
let  them  thy  succour  find. 

PSALM  26. 

JUDGE  me,  O Lord,  for  I the  paths 
of  righteousness  have  trod  j 
I cannot  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
repose  on  thee,  my  God. 

2, 3 Search  thou  my  heart,  wliose  inno 
cence 

will  shine  the  more  ’tis  try  d *, 

For  I have  kept  thv  grace  in  view, 
and  made  thy  truth  my  g«iide. 


tiuiw  saouiu  X 

V f is  saving  health  and  light . 

Since  strongly  he  my  life  suppoits 
what  can  my  soul  afirighU 

2 With  fierce  intent  my  flesh  to  tear, 
when  foes  beset  me  round. 

They  stumbled,  and  their  haughty  crestt 
were  made  to  strike  the  ground. 

3 Thro’  him  my  heart,  undaunted,  darei 
with  mighty  hosts-to  cope-, 

Through  him,  in  doubtful  straits  of  wai; 
for  good  success  I hope. 

4 Henceforth,  within  his  house  to  dwelly 
I earnestly  desire  \ 

His  wondrous  beauty  there  to  view, 
and  of  his  will  inquire. 

5 For  there  I may  with  comfort  rest, 
in  times  of  deep  distress ; 

And  safe,  as  on  a rock,  abide 
in  that  secure  recess ; 

6 Whilst  God  o’er  all  my  haughty  foes 
my  lofty  head  shall  raise  ] 

And  I my  joyful  tribute  bring, 
with  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

PART  II. 

7 Continue,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice, 
w hene’er  to  thee  1 cry  t, 

In  mercy  my  complaints  receive, 

nor  my  request  deny. 

8 When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious 
thou  kindly  dost  advise ', 

u Tj,y  griorious  face  I’H  always  seek,  - 
rov  giyteful  heart  replies. 

9 Tlien  fiide  not  thou  thy  face.  0 Lm  *4 
nor  me  in  wrath  reject  i 


,316  PSALM 

My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him 
thou  didst  tio  oft  protect, 

30  Tho’  all  my  friends,  and  kindred  too, 
their  helplegs  charge  forsake. 

Yet  thou,  who€e  love  excels  them  all, 
wilt  care  and  pity  take. 

11  Instructive  in  thy  i3aths,  0 Lord, 
my  ways  directly  guide ; 

Lest  envious  men,  who  watch  my  steps, 
should  see  me  tread  aside. 

12  Lord,  disappoint  my  cruel  foes  j 
defeat  their  ill  desire. 

Whose  lying  lips,  and  bloody  hands, 
agcdnst  my  peaice  conspire. 

33  I trusted  that  my  future  life 
should  wiih  thy  love  be  crown’d  j 
Or  else  my  tainting  soul  had  sunji, 
with  sorrow  compass’d  round. 

14  God’s  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 
who  will  inspire  thy  breast 
With  inward  strength : do  thou  thy  part, 
and  leave  to  him  the  rest. 

P6ALM  28. 

OLORD,  my  rock,  to  thee  I cry, 
in  sighs  consume  my  breath  j 
O!  answer,  or  I shall  become 
like  those  that  sleep  in  death, 

2  Regard  my  supplication,  Lord, 
the  cries  that  I repeat, 

With  weeping  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
before  thy  mercy-seat. 

3  Let  me  escape  the  sinners’  doom, 
who  make  a trade  of  ill, 

And  ever  speak  the  person  fair, 
whose  blood  they  mean  to  spill. 

4  According  to  their  crimes’  extent, 
let  justice  have  its  course  ; 

Relentless  be  to  them,  as  they 
have  sinn’d  without  remorse. 

5  Since  they  the  works  of  God  despise, 
nor  will  his  grace  adore ; 

His  wrath  shall  utterly  destroy, 
and  build  them  up  no  more. 

6  But  I,  with  due  acknowledgment, 
his  praises  will  resound. 

From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 
a gracious  answer  found. 

7  My  heart  its  confidence  reposed 
in  God,  my  strength  and  shield; 

In  him  I trusted,  and  return’d 
triumphant  from  th,e  field. 

As  he  hath  made  my  joys  complete, 

’tis  just  that  I should  raise 
The  cheerful  tribute  of  my  thanks, 
and  thus  resound  his  praise : 

8  “His  aiding  power  supports  the  troops, 
“ that  my  just  cause  maintain : 

“ ’Twas  he  advanced  me  to  the  throne ; 

“ ’tis  he  secures  my  reign.” 

9  Preserve  thy  chosen,  and  proceed 
thine  heritage  to  bless ; 

With  plenty  prosper  them,  ip  peace ; 
ip  battle,  with  success. 


28,  29,  30 

PSALM  29. 

Ye  princes,  that  in  might  excel, 
your  grateful  sacrifice  prepare 
God’s  glorious  actions  loudly  tell, 
his  wondrous  power  to  alf  declare. 

2  To  his  great  name  fresh  altars  raise; 

devoutly  due  respect  afford ; 

Him  in  his  holy  temple  praise, 
where  he’s  with  solemn  state  adored. 

3  ’Tis  he  that,  with  amazing  noise, 
the  watery  clouds  in  sunder  breaks; 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 
when  he  from  heaven  in  thunder  speaks, 
4, 5 How  full  of  power  his  voice  appears ! 

with  what  majestic  terror  crown’d ! 
Which  from  their  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
and  strews  their  scatter’d  branches 
round. 

6 They,  and  the  hills  on  which  they  gro  w, 
are  sometimes  huny’d  far  away, 

And  leap,  like  hinds  that  bounding  go, 
or  unicorns  in  youthful  play. 

7,8  When  Godin  thunder  loudly  speaks, 
and  scatter’d  flames  of  lightning  sends. 
The  forest  nods,  the  desert  quakes, 
and  stubborn  Kadesh  lowly  bends. 

9 He  makes  the  hinds  to  cast  their  young, 
and  lays  the  beasts’  dai  k coverts  bare ; 
While  those  that  to  his  courts  belong, 
securely  sing  his  praises  there. 

10, 1 1 God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high 
his  boundless  sway  shall  never  cea^; 
His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply, 
and  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace. 
PSALM  30. 

rLL  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord, 
who  didst  thy  power  employ 
To  raise  my  drooping  head,  and  check 
my  foes’  insulting  joy. 

2,3  In  my  distress  I cry’d  to  thee, 
wjio  kindly  didst  relieve, 

An4  from  the  grave’s  expecting  jaw5 
my  hopeless  life  retrieve. 

4  Thus  to  his  courts,  ye  saints  of  his, 
with  songs  of  praise  repair; 

With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
and  providential  care. 

5  His  wrath  has  but  a moment’s  reign, 
his  favour  no  decay ; 

Your  jiiglit  of  grief  is  recompensed 
with  joy’s  returning  day. 

6  But  I,  in  prosperous  days  presumed ; 

no  sudden  change  I fear’d ; 

Whilst,  in  my  sunshine  of  success, 
no  lowering  cloud  appear’d. 

But  soon  I found  thy  favour.  Lord; 
my  empire’s  only  trust ; 

For  when  thou  hid’st  thy  face,  I saw 
my  honour  laid  in  dust. 

8 Then,  as  I vainly  had  presumed, 
my  error  I confess’d ; 

And  thus,  with  supplicating  voice, 
thy  mercy’s  throne  address’d : 

9 “ What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood, 

“ congeai’tl  by  death’s  cold  night  ^ 


rSALIV 

‘ Ca  n silsnt  ashes  speak  thy  praise, 

“ tliv  wondrous  truvh  recite  ? 

10  “ Hear  me,  0 Lord,  in  mercy  hear  •, 

“ t!iv  wonted  aid  extend  *, 

« Do  thou  seitd  help,  on  whom  alone 
“ I can  for  help  depend.” 
n ’Tis  done  I thou  hast  my  mournful 
to  sonjjs  and  dances  turn’d',  [scene 
Invested^ me  with  robes  ot  state, 
who  late  in  sackcloth  mourn’d. 

12  Exalted  thus,  I’ll  gladly  sing 
tliy  praise  in  grateful  verse ; 

And,  as  thy  favours  endless  are, 
thy  endless  praise  rehem'se. 

PSALM  31. 

Defend  me.  Lord,  from  shame, 
f.  >r  sti  ll  I trust  in  thee : 

As  just  and  righteous  is  thy  name, 
from  danger  set  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  thy  gmeious  ear, 
and  speedy  succour  send ', 

Do  th«m  n»y  steadfast  rock  appear, 
to  shelter  and  defend. 

3  Since  thou,  when  foe§  oppress, 
mv  rock  and  fortress  art, 

To  guide  me  forth  from  this  distress, 
thy  wonted  help  impart. 

4  Release  me  from  the  snare, 
which  tliey  have  closely  laid ; 

Since  I,  0 C«d,  my  strength,  repair 
to  thee  alone  for  aid. 

5  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 
my  life,  and  all  that’s  mine, 

(For  thou  presei-vedst  me  from  my 
youtli,) 

I willingly  resign. 

6  All  vain  designs  I hate 
of  those  that  trust  in  lies  ; 

An.d  still  my  soul,in  every  state, 
to  God  for  succour  flies. 

PART  II. 

7  Tho.se  mercies  thou  hast  shown, 

I’ll  cheerfully  express ; 

For  thou  hast  seen  my  straits,  and  known 
my  soul  in  deep  distress. 

3 When  Kexlah’s  treacherous  race 
did  all  mv  strength  enclo:^, 

Thou  gav’st  my  feet  a ftrger  sjiace, 
to  shun  my  watchful  foes. 

9 Thy  mercy.  Lord,  display, 
and  hear  my  justcomiflaint; 

I'or  both  mv  soul  and  flesh  deaiy, 
with  grief  and  hunger  faint. 

10  Sad  thouglits  my  life  oppress ; 

my  years  are  spent  in  groans  •, 

My  siiis  have  made  my  strength  decrease, 
and  ev’n  consumed  my  lionos. 

11  My  foes  my  suflerings  mock’d', 
my  neighbours  did  upbrnid  ; 

My  friends,  at  sight  of  me,  were  shock’d, 
and  fled,  as  men  dismay’d. 

12  Forsook  by  all  am  I, 
as  dead,  and  out  of  mind  *, 

And  like  a sliatter’d  vessel  lie, 
whose  parts  can  ne’er  l>e  join’d. 

Dd2 


31, 32.  317 

13  Yet  slanderous  words  they  speak, 
and  seem  my  power  to  dread  j 

Whilst  they  together  counsel  take, 
my  guiltless  blood  to  shed. 

14  But  still  my  steadfast  trust 
I on  thy  help  repose: 

That  thou,  my  God,  art  gooa  andjujt., 
mv  soul  with  comfort  knows. 

^ PART  III. 

15  Whate’er  events  betide, 
thy  wisdom  times  them  all; 

Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 
from  those  that  seek  his  fall. 

16  The  brightness  of  thy  face 

to  me,  0 Lord,  disclose; 

And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase, 
presei*ve  me  from  my  foes. 

17  Me  from  dishonour  save, 
who  still  have  call’d  on  thee; 

Let  that,  and  silence  in  the  grave, 
the  sinner’s  portion  be. 

18  Do  thou  their  tongues  restrain, 

w'*r;se  breath  in  lies  is  spent;  ^ 

Who  false  reports,  with  proud  disdaui, 
against  the  righteous  vent. 

19  How  great  thy  mercies  ai'e 
to  such  as  fear  thy  name, 

Which  thou, for  those  that  trust  thy  care 
dost  to  the  world  proclaim  I 

20  Thou  keep’st  them  in  thy  sight, 
from  proud  oppressors  free ; 

From*tongues  that  do  in  strife  delight, 
thev  are  preserved  by  thee. 

21  With  glory  and  renown 
God’s  name  be  ever  bless’d ; 

Whose  love,  in  Kellah’s  well-fenced 
town, 

was  wondrously  express’d '. 

22  I said,  in  hasty  flight, 

“ I’m  banish’d  from  thine  eyesp 
Yet  still  thou  keep’st  me  in  thy  sight, 
and  heard’st  my  earnest  cries. 

23  O ! all  3'e  saints,  the  Lord 
with  eager  love  pursue ; 

Who  to  the  just  will  help  aflTord, 
and  give  the  proud  their  due. 

24  Ye  that  on  God  rely, 
coui-ageouslv  proceed; 

For  he  <\in  still  your  hearts  supply 
w ith  strength,  in  time  of  need. 

PSALM  32. 

He’s  blest  whose  sins  liave  pardon 
gain’d, 

no  more  in  judgment  to  appear; 

2 Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain’d, 
and  whose  I'ejxmtance  is  sincere. 

3 While  I conceal’d  the  fretting  sor#, 
my  bones  consumed  w ithout  relief; 

All  day  did  I with  anguish  roar, 
but  no  complaints  assuaged  my  grief 
4 Heavy  on  me  Ihy  hand  remain’d, 
by  day  and  night  alike  distress’d. 

Till  quite  of  vital  moisture  drain’d, 
like  land  with  summer’s  drought 
pr«»’d. 


318  PSALM  33,  34. 


5 No  sooner  1 my  wownd  disclosed, 
the  gnilt  that  tortured  me  within, 

But  thy  forg^iveness  interposed, 
and  mercy’s  healing^  balm  pour’d  in. 

6 True  penitents  shall  thus  succeed, 
who  seek  thee  whilst  thou  may’st  be 

found  j 

And,  from  the  common  delugfe  freed, 
shall  see  remorseless  sinners  drown’d. 

7 Thy  favour,  Lord,  in  all  distress, 
my  tower  of  refuge  I must  own  5 

Thou  shalt  my  haughty  foes  suppress, 
and  me  with  songs  of  triumph  crown. 

8 In  my  instruction  then  confide, 

ye  that  would  truth’s  safe  path  descry  5 
Your  progress  I’ll  securely  gnide, 
and  keep  you  in  my  watchful  e3'e. 

9 Submit  yourselves  to  wisdom’s  rule, 
like  men  that  reason  have  attain’d  5 

Not  like  th’  ungovern’d  horse  and  mule, 
whose  fury  must  be  curb’d  and  rein’d. 

10  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiply’d, 
the  harden’d  sinner  shall  confitnid ; 

But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
blessings  of  mercy^  shall  surround. 

11  His  saints,  that  have  perform’d  his 

laws, 

their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ ; 

Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
in  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

PSALM  S3. 

Let  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy, 
their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 

For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 
to  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 

2,  3 Let  harps,  and  psalteries,  and  lutes, 
in  joyful  concert  meet ; 

And  new-made  songs  of  loud  applause 
the  harmony  complete. 

4,  5 For  faithful  is  the  word  of  Godj 
his  works  with  truth  abound ; 

He  justice  loves;  and  all  the  earth 
is  with  his  goodness  crown’d. 

6 By  his  Almighty  Word,  at  first, 
the  heavenly  arch  was  rear’d ; 

And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light 
at  his  command  appear’d. 

7 The  swelling  floods,  together  roll’d, 
he  makes  in  heapi  to  lie  j 
And  lays,  as  in  a store-house  safe, 
the  watery  treasures  by. 

8,  9 Let  earth,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 
before  him  trembling  stand  ^ 

For,  when  he  spake  the  word,  ’twas 
made ; 

’twas  fix’d  at  his  command, 
ip  He,  when  the  heathen  closely  plot, 
their  counsels  undermines ; 

His  wisdom  ineffectual  makes 
the  people’s  rash  designs. 

1 1 Whate’er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees, 
shall  stand  forever  sure; 

The  settled  purpose  of  hrs  heart 
10  ages  encnjre. 


PART  II. 

12  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 
the  Lord  for  God  is  known ! 

Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  besides, 
has  chosen  for  his  own. 

13,  14, 15  He  all  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
from  heaven,  his  throne,  survey’d ; 

He  saw  theia*  works,  and  view’d  their 
thoughts ; 

by  him  th^eir  hearts  were  made. 

16, 1?  No  king  is  safe  by  numerous  hosts; 

their  strength  the  strong  deceives; 

No  managed  horse,  by  force  or  speed, 
his  warlike  rider  saves. 

18,19  ’Tis  God,  who  those  that  trust  in 
beholds  with  gracious  eyes ; [him. 
He  frees  their  soul  from  death;  their 
want, 

in  time  of  dearth  supplies. 

20,  21  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience 
waits; 

our  help  and  shield  is  he; 

Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
because  we  trust  in  thee. 

22  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
do  thou  to  us  extend; 

Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
on  thee  alone  depend. 

PSALM  34. 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of 
in  trouble  and  in  joy,  [life, 

The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
my  heart  and  tongue  emploj*. 

2 Of  hiS  deliverance  I will  boast, 
till  all  that  are  distrest, 

From  my  example  comfort  take, 
and  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3 O ! magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
with  me  exalt  his  name : 

4 When  in  distress  to  him  I call’d, 
he  to  my  rescue  came. 

5 Their  drooping  hemds  were  sopn  re 
who  look’d  to  him  for  aid ; [fresh’d, 
Desired  success  in  every  face 
a cheerful  air  displac  ’d. 

6 “ Behold,”  say  they,  ^ behold  the  Inar^ 
“ whom  providence  relieved ; 

“ The  man  so  dangerously  beset, 

<4‘  so  wondrously  retrieved !” 

7 The  hosts  of  God  encamp  arouiid 
the  dwellings  of  the  just; 

Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
who  on  his  succour  tioist. 

8 0 ! make  but  trial  of  his  love, 
experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
who  in  his  truth  confide. 

9 Fear  him,  ye  saints;  and  you  will  then 
have  nothing  else  to  fear : 

Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

10  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 
the  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 
see  their  needs  supply’d. 


PSALM  35.  319 


PART  II. 

1 1 Approach,  ye  piously  disposed, 
and  my  instruction  hear ; 

I’ll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 
of  bis  religious  fear. 

12  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 
and  prosperous  days  would  see, 

15  From  slandering  language  keep'^his 

tongue, 

Ins  lips  from  falsehood  free ; 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 
and  virtue’s  ways  pursue  *, 

Establish  peace,  where  ’tis  begun  j 
and  where  ’tis  lost,  renew. 

1-T  The  Lord  from  heaven  beholds  the  just 
with  favourable  eyes ; 

And,  when  distress’d,  his  gracious  ear 
is  open  to  their  cries  *, 

16  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those 
whom  mercy  can’t  reclaim. 

To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth 
blot  out  their  hated  name. 

1 7 Deliverance  to  his  saints  he  gives, 
when  his  relief  they  crave ; 

18  He’s  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 
and  contrite  spirit  save. 

19  The  wicked  oft,  but  still  in  vain, 
against  the  just  conspire ; 

20  p-or  under  their  affliction’s  weight 
he  keeps  their  bones  entire. 

21  The  wicked,  from  their  wicked  arts, 
their  ruin  shall  derive ', 

Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest, 
shall  them  and  theirs  survive, 

22  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those 
who  on  his  truth  depend  *, 

To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
his  blessings  shall  descend. 

PSALM  35. 

Against  all  those  that  strive  with  me, 
0 Lord,  assert  my  right ; 

With  such  as  war  unjustly  vrage, 
do  thou  my  battles  fight. 

2  Thy  buckler  take,  and  bind  thy  shield 
upon  thy  warlike  arm ; 

Stand  up,  0 God,  in  my  defence, 
and  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

3  Bring  forth  thy  spear  j and  stop  their 
course, 

that  haste  my  blood  to  spill  j 
Say  to  my  soul,  “ I am  thy  health, 

“ and  will  preserve  thee  still.” 

4  Let  them  with  shame  be  cover’d  o’er, 
who  ray  destruction  sought  •, 

And  such  as  did  my  barm  devise, 
be  to  confusion  brought. 

6  Then  shall  they  fly,  dispersed  like  chaff 
before  the  driving  wind  *, 

God’s  vengeful  miraster  of  wrath 
shall  follow  close  behind. 

6 And  when,thro’ dark  and  slippery  ways, 
they  strive  his  rage  to  shun, 
jilis  vengeful  ministers  of  wrath 
shall  goad  them  as  they  run. 


7 Since,  unprovoked  by  any  wrong, 
they  hid  then’  treacherous  snare ; 

And,  for  thy  harmless  soul,  a pit 
did,  without  cause,  prepare ; 

8 Surprised  by  mischiefs  unforeseen 
by  their  own  arts  betray’d. 

Their  feet  shall  fall  into  the  net, 
which  they  for  me  bad  laid ; 

9 Whilst  my  glad  soul  shall  God’s  great 

name 

for  this  deliverance  bless. 

And,  by  his  saving  health  secm'ed, 
its  grateful  joy  express. 

10  My  very  bones  shall  say,  **0  Lord, 

“ who  can  compare  with  thee ! 

Who  sett’st  tlje  poor  and  helpless  man 
“ from  strong  oppressors  free.” 

PART  II. 

1 1 False  witnesses, with  forged  complaints, 
against  my  truth  combined; 

And  to  my  charge  such  things  they  laid, 
as  I had  ne’er  design’d. 

12  The  good  which  I to  them  had  done, 
with  evil  they  repaid ; 

And  did,  by  malice  undeserved, 
my  harmless  life  invade. 

13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick, 

I still  in  sackcloth  mourn’d ; 

I pray’d  and  fasted,  and  my  prayer 
to  my  own  breast  return’d. 

14  Had  they  my  friends  or  brethren  been, 
I could  have  done  no  more  *, 

Nor  with  more  decent  signs  of  grief 
a mother’s  loss  deplore. 

15  How  different  did  their  carriage  prove, 
in  times  of  my  distress ! 

When  they,  in  crowds,  together  met, 
did  savage  joy  express. 

The  rabble  too,  in  numerous  throngs, 
by  their  example  came  *,  i 

And  ceased  not,  with  reviling  words, 
to  wound  my  spotless  fame. 

16  Scoffers,  that  noble  tables  haunt, 
and  earn  their  bread  with  lies. 

Did  gnash  their  teeth,  and  slandering  jests 
maliciously  devise. 

17  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on.^, 
on  my  behalf  appear  *, 

And  save  my  guiltless  soul,  which  they 
like  ravening  beasts,  woidd  tear. 

PART  III. 

18  So  I,  before  the  listening  world, 
shall  grateful  thanks  express ; 

And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 
thy  name  with  praises  bless. 

19  Lord,  suffer  not  my  causeless  foes, 
who  me  unjustly  hate. 

With  open  joy,  or  secret  signs, 
to  mock  my  sad  estate. 

20  For  they,  with  hearts  averse  to  peace, 
industriously  devise. 

Against  the  men  of  quiet  minds 
to  forge  malicious  lies. 

21  Nor  with  these  private  arts  content, 
aloud  thev  vent  their  spite ; ^ 


m) 


PSALM  36,  37. 


And  say,  “At  lastv/e  found  him  out, 

“ be  did  it  in  oursigfht.” 

22  But  thou,  who  dost  both  them  and  me 
with  rig^hteous  eyes  survey, 

Asseit  my  innocence,  O Lord, 
and  keep  not  fai*  away. 

23  Stir  up  thyself  in  my  behalf ; 
to  judgment,  Lord,  awake; 

Thy  righteous  servant’s  cause,  0 God, 
to  thy  decision  take. 

2 i Lord,  as  my  heart  has  upright  been, 
let  me  thy  justice  find; 

Nor  let  my  cruel  foes  obtain 
the  triiintph  they  design’d. 

23  Oh ! let  them  not,  amongst  themselves, 
in  boasting  language  say, 

“ At  length  our  wishes  are  complete ; 

“ at  last  he’s  made  our  prey.” 

2S  Let  such  as  in  ray  harm  rejoiced, 
for  shame  their  faces  hide; 

Aj^iH'foul  dishonour  wait  on  those, 
that  proudly  me  defy’d : 

27  Whilstthey  with  cheerful  voices  shout, 
wlio  my  just  cause  befriend ; 

And  bless  the  Lord,  who  loves  to  make 
success  his  saints  attend. 

28  So  shall  my  tongue  thy  judgments  sing, 
inspiiedwith  grateful  joy; 

And  cheerful  hymns  in  praise  of  thee, 
shall  all  my  days  employ. 

PSALM  36. 

My  crafty  foe,  with  flattering  art, 

his  wicked  purpose  would  disguise; 
But  reason  whispers  to  my  heart, 
he  ne’er  sets  God  before  his  eyes. 

2 He  soothes  himself,  retired  from  sight; 

secure  he  thinks  his  treacherous  game ; 
Till  his  dark  plots,  exposed  to  light, 
tlieir  false  contriver  brand  with  shame. 
5 In  deeds  he  is  my  foe  confess’d, 
whilst  with  his  tongue  he  speaks  me 
fair; 

True  wisdom’s  banish’d  from  his  breast, 
and  vice  has  sole  dominion  there. 

4 His  wakeful  malice  spends  the  night 
in  forging  his  accursed  designs ; 
ills  obstinate  ungenerous  spite 
no  execrable  means  declines. 

But,  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 
above  the  heavenly  orb  ascends ; 
riiy  sacred  tmth’s  unmeasured  scope 
beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

>3  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains ; 

unfathom’d  depths  thy  judgments  are ; 
Tljy  providence  the  world  sustains ; 

the  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

7 Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 
tv  ith  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make, 
and  saints  to  thy  protection  trust ! 

8 Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 
to  banquet  on  thy  love’s  repast ; 

And  drink,  as  from  a fountain’s  head, 
of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last.  , 


9 With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain: 
thy  presence  is  eternal  day : 

10  O let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain ; 
to  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

11  "WTiilst  pride’s  insulting  foot  would 

spurn, 

and  wicked  hands  my  life  surprise, 

12  Their  mischiefs  on  theniselves  return  ; 
down,  down  they’re  fallen,  no  ntore  to 

rise. 

PSALM  37. 

Though  wicked  men  grow  vicli  or 
great. 

Yet  let  not  their  successful  state 
thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raise ; 

2 For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grass. 
Or  like  young  flowers,  away  shall  pass, 
whose  blooming  beaut}’  soon  decays. 

3 Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey. 

So  thou  within  the  land  shalt  stay, 
secure  from  danger  and  from  want : 

4 Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight 
And  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 
shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 

5 In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord, 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 
to  perfect  eveiy  just  design  ; 

6 He’ll  make,  like  light,  serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 
and  as  a mid-day  sun  to  shine. 

7 With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend, 

And  patiently  for  him  attend ; 

nor  let  thy  anger  fondly  rise, 

Though  wicked  men  with  wealth  abound, 
And  with  success  the  plots  are  crown’d 
w hich  they  maliciously  devise. 

8 F rom  anger  cease,  and  wrath  forsake  , 
Let  no  ungovern’d  passion  make 
thy  wavering  heart  espouse  their  crime;, 
9 For  God  shall  sinful  men  destroy; 
Whilst  only  they  the  land  enjoy, 
who  trust  on  him,  and  wait  his  time. 

10  How  soon  shall  w icked  men  decay  ! 
Their  place  shall  vanish  quite  aw  ay, 
nor  by  the  strictest  search  be  found ; 

1 1 Whilst  humble  souls  possess  the  earth, 
Rejoicing  still  with  godly  mirth, 
with  peace  and  plenty  always  crown’d. 
PART  II. 

12  "While sinful  crowds,  with  false  design, 
Against  the  righteous  few  combine, 
and  gnash  their  teeth  and  threatening 
stand ; 

13  God  shall  their  empty  plots  deride, 
And  laugh  at  their  defeated  pride ; 

he  sees  their  ruin  near  at  hand. 

14  They  draw  the  sword,  and  bend  the 
bow, 

The  poor  and  needy  to  o’ertlirow, 
and  men  of  upright  lives  to  slay ; 

15  But  their  strong  bow  s shall  soon  be 
broke, 

Their  sharpen’d  weapon’s  mortal  stroke, 
tlirough  their  own  hearts  shall  force  its 
tvay. 


PSALM  38.  321 


16  A little,  with  God’s  favour  bless’d, 
That’s  by  one  righteous  man  possess’d, 

the  wealth  of  many  bad  excels ; 

17  For  God  supports  the  just  man’s 

cause  5 

But  as  for  those  that  break  his  laws, 
their  unsuccessful  power  he  quells. 

1 8 His  constant  care  the  upright  guides, 
And  over  all  their  life  presides ; 

their  portion  shall  for  ever  last : 

19  They,  when  distress  o’erwhelms  the 

earth. 

Shall  be  unmoved,  and  even  in  dearth, 
the  happy  fruits  of  plenty  taste. 

30  Not  so  the  w icked  man,  and  those 
Who  proudly  dare  God’s  will  oppose  j 
destmction  is  their  hapless  share : 

Like  fat  of  lambs,  their  hopes,  and  they, 
Shall  in  an  instant  melt  away, 
and  vanish  into  smoke  and  air. 

PART  III. 

21  While  sinners,  brought  to  sad  decay. 
Still  borrow  on,  and  never  pay, 

the  just  have  will  and  power  to  give; 

22  For  such  as  God  vouchsafes  to  bless, 
Shall  peaceably  the  earth  possess ; 

and  those  he  curses  shall  not  live. 

23  The  good  man’s  way  is  God’s  delight ; 
He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

of  him  that  moves  by  his  command  *, 

24  Though  he  sometimes  may  be  dis- 

tress’d. 

Yet  shall  he  ne’er  be  quite  oppress’d; 
for  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

25  From  my  first  youth,  till  age  prevail’d, 
I never  saw  the  righteous  fail’d, 

or  want  o’ertake  his  numerous  race  j 

26  Because  compassion  fill’d  his  heart, 
And  he  did  cheerfully  impart, 

God  made  his  offspring’s  wealth  in- 
crease. 

27  With  caution  shun  e^ch  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue’s  ways  with  z^l  proceed, 

and  so  prolong  your  happy  days ; 

28  For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does 

still 

Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill, 
while  soon  the  wicked  race  decays. 
29,30,  31  The  upright  shall  possess  the 
• land ; 

His  portion  shall  for  ages  stand ; 

his  mouth  with  wisdom  is  supply’d  *, 
His  tongue  by  rules  of  judgment  moves ; 
His  heart  the  law  of  God  approves ; 
therefore  his  footsteps  never  sUde, 
PART  IV. 

32  In  wait  the  watchful  sinner  lies. 

In  vain  the  righteous  to  surprise ; 

in  vain  his  niin  does  decree; 

33  God  will  not  him  defenceless  leave, 

To  his  revenge  exposed,  but  save ; 

and,  when  he’s  sentenced,  set  him  free. 

34  Wait  still  on  God;  keep  his  command, 
And  thou,  exalted  in  the  land, 

thy  blest  possession  ne’er  shall  quj*  • 


The  wicked  soon  destroy’d  shall  be, 

And  at  his  dismal  tragedy 
thou  shalt  a safe  spectator  sit. 

35  The  wicked  I in  power  have  seen. 
And,  like  a bay-tree,  fresh  and  green, 

that  spreads  its  pleasant  branches 
round : 

36  But  he  was  gone  as  swift  as  thought ; 
And,  though  in  evei*y  place  I sought, 

no  sign  or  track  of  him  I found. 

37  Observe  the  perfect  man  with  care. 
And  mark  all  such  as  upright  are ; 

their  roughest  days  in  peace  shall  end  • 

38  While  on  the  latter  end  of  those 
Who  dgire  God’s  sacred  will  oppose, 

a common  ruin  shall  attend. 

39  God  to  the  just  will  aid  afford ; 

Their  only  safeguard  is  the  Lord ; 

their  strength  in  time  of  need  is  he : 

40  Because  on  him  they  still  depend, 
The  Lord  will  timely  succour  send, 

and  from  the  wicked  set  them  free. 
PSALM  38. 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  O Lord,  re- 
tbough  I deserve  it  all ; [strain, 
Nor  let  at  once  on  me  the  storm 
of  thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  In  every  wretched  part  of  me 
thy  arrows  deep  remain ; 

Thy  heavy  hand’s  afilicting  weight 
I can  no  more  sustain. 

3  My  flesh  is  one  continued  wound 
thy  wrath  so  fiercely  glows ; 

Betwixt  my  punishment  and  ^It 
my  bones  have  no  repose. 

4  My  sins,  which  to  a deluge  sw^l, 
my  sinking  head  o’erflow. 

And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear,, 
too  vast  a burden  grow. 

5  Stench  and  corruption  fill  my  wounds^ 
^ folly’s  just  return ; 

6  With  trouble  I am  wa^’d  and  bow’d 
and  all  day  long  I mourn. 

7  A loath’d  disease  afflicts  my  loins, 
infecting  every  part ; 

8  With  sickness  worn,  I groan  and  roar 
through  anguish  of  my  heart. 

PART  n. 

9  But,  Lord,  before  thy  searcliing  eyes 
all  my  desires  appear ; 

And  sure  my  groans  have  been  too  loud, 
not  to  have  reach’d  thine  ear. 

10  My  heart’s  oppress’d,  my  strength  de- 
my eyes  deprived  of  light ; [cay ’d, 
11  Friends,  lovers,  kinsmen  gaze  aloof 
on  such  a dismal  sight. 

12  Meanwhile,  the  foes  that  seek  my  life 
their  snares  to  take  me  set ; 

Vent  slanders,  and  contrive  all  day 
to  forge  some  new  deceit : 

13  But  I,  as  if  both  deaf  and  dumb, 
nor  heard,  nor  once  reply’d  ; 

14  Quite  deaf  and  dumb,  like  one  whose 
with  conscious  guilt  is  ty’d,  Qonjgne 


322  PSALM  39,  40 

15  For,  Lord,  to  thee  T tlo  appeaJ, 
my  innocence  to  clear*, 

Assured  that  thou,  the  righteous  God, 
mv  Injured  cause  wilt  hear. 

16  “'Hear  me,”  said  I,  “lest  my  proud 

“ a spiteful  joy  display ; [foes 

Insulting,  if  they  see  my  foot 
« but  once  to  go  astray.” 

17  And,  with  continual  grief  oppress^, 
to  sink  I now  begin*, 

IS  To  thee,  0 Lord,  I will  confess, 
to  thee  bewail  my  sin. 

19  But  whilst  I languish,  my  proud  foes 
their  strength  and  vigour  boast; 

And  they  that  hate  me  without  cause 
are  grown  a dreadful  host. 

20  Even  they  whom  I obliged,  return 
my  kindness  with  despite  *, 

And  are  my  enemies,  because 
I choose  the  path  that’s  right. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O Lord  my  God, 
nor  far  from  me  depart ; 

22  Make  haste  to  my  relief,  0 thou, 
who  my  salvation  art. 

PSALM  39. 

Resolved  to  watch  o’er  all  my 
ways, 

I kept  my  to  ngue  in  awe ; 

I curb’d  my  hasty  words,  when  I 
the  wicked  prosperous  saw. 

2 Like  one  that’s  dumb,  I silent  stood, 

and  did  my  tongue  refrain  , 

From  good  discourse;  but  that  restramt 
increased  my  inward  pain. 

3 My  heart  did  glow  with  working 
thoughts, 

and  no  repose  could  take ; 

•till  strong  reflection  fann’d  the  fiff, 
and  thus  at  length  I spake : 

4  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 
how  soon  my  life  will  end : 

The  numerous  train  of  ills  disclose, 
which  this  frail  state  attend. 

5  My  life,  thou  know’st,  is  but  a span; 

a cypher  sums  my  years ; 

And  evei*y  man,  in  best  estate, 
but  vanity  appears. 

6  Man,  like  a shadow,  vainly  walks, 
w itii  fruitless  cares  oppress’d ; 
lie  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  tell 
by  w horn  ’twill  be  possess’d. 

7  Why  then  should  1 on  worthless  toys 
witli  anxious  cares  attend  ? 

On  thee  alone  my  steadfast  hope 

shall  ever,  Lord,  depend. 

8,  9 Forgive  my  sins ; nor  let  me  scorn  a 
’ bv  foolish  shiners  be; 

Foi*  I was  dumb,  and  murmur’d  not, 
because  ’twas  done  by  thee. 

10  The  dreadful  liurden  of  thy  wratii 
in  mercy  soon  remove ; 

Lest  my  frail  flesh,  too  weak  to  bear 
the  heavy  load  should  prove. 

1 1 For  when  thou  chastenest  man  for  sin, 
thou  mak’st  his  lieauty  fade, 


(So  vain  a thing  is  he !)  like  cloth 
by  fretting  moths  decay’d. 

12  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears, 
and  listen  to  my  prayer. 

Who  sojourn  like'  a stranger  here, 
as  all  my  fathers  ivere. 

13  O ! spare  me  yet  a little  time ; 
my  wasted  strength  restore, 

Before  I vanish  quite  from  hence, 
and  shall  be  seen  no  more. 

PSALM  40. 

I WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord, 
till  he  vouchsafed  a kind  reply; 

Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 

and  heard  from  heaven  my  humble  cry. 

2 He  took  me  from  the  dismal  pit, 
when  founder’d  deep  in  miry  day; 

On  solid  ground  he  placed  my  feet, 
and  suffer’d  not  my  steps  to  stray. 

3 The  wonders  he  for  me  has  wrought 
shall  fill  my  mouth  with  songs  of 
praise ; 

And  others,  to  his  worship  lironght, 
to  hopes  of  like  deliverance  raise. 

4 For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward, 
who  on  th’  Almighty  I.ord  relies ; 

Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregarti, 
and  hates  the  hypocrite’s  disguise. 

5 Whocan  the  wondrous  works  recount 
which  thou,  O God,  for  us  hast 
wrought  ? 

The  treasures  of  thy  love  surmount 
the  power  of  numbers,  speech,  and 
thought.  . 

6 I’ve  learnt  that  thou  hast  not  desired 
offerings  and  sacrifice  alone ; 

Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  required 
for  man’s  transgression  to  atone. 

7 I therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 
the  oracles  thy  books  impart ; 

8 ’Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will ; 
thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

PART  II. 

9 In  full  aesemblies  I have  told 
thy  ti’uth  and  righteousness  at  large ; 
Nor  did,  thou  know’st,  my  lips  withhold 
from  uttering  what  thou  gav  st  in 
charge: 

10  Nor  kept  within  my  breast  confiited 
thy  faithfulness  and  saving  grace ; 

But  preach’d  thy  love,  for  ail  design  d, 
that  all  might  that,  and  trutli,  embrace 
1!  Then  let  those  mercies  1 declared 
to  others.  Lord,  extend  to  me ; 

Thy  loving-kindness  my  reward, 
thy  truth  my  safe  protection  l>e. 

12  For  I with  troubles  am  distress  d, 
loo  numberless  for  me  to  bear ; 

Nor  less  with  loads  of  guilt  oppress  d 
that  plunge  and  sink  me  to  despair  , 
As  soon,  alas ! may  I recount 
the  hairs  of  this  afflicted  head ; 

My  vanquish’d  courage  they  surmount, 
^d  fill  my  drooping  soul  with  dread. 


323 


PSALM  41,  42,  43. 


PART  III. 

13  Bat,  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near, 
lor  never  was  more  pressing  need  *, 

In  my  deliverance,  Lord,  appear, 
and  add  to  that  delivei*ance  speed. 

14  Confusion  on  their  heads  return, 
who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine  •, 

Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  mourn, 
ensnared  in  their  own  vile  design. 

15  Their  doom  let  desolation  be, 
with  shame  their  malice  be  rei>aid. 

Who  mock’d  my  confidence  in  thee, 
and  sport  of  my  ajiliction  made. 

16  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
to  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  raised  *, 

And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 
with  me  resound,  The  Lord  be  praised. 

17  Thus,  wretched  though  I am  and  poor, 
of  me  th’  Almighty  Lord  takes  care : 

Tliou  God,  v'ho  only  canst  restore, 
to  my  relief  with  speed  repaii*. 

PSALBI  41. 

Happy  the  man  whose  tender  care 
relieves  the  poor  dispess’d ! 

When  troubles  compass  him  around, 
the  Lord  shall  give  him  rest. 

2  TheLord  hislife,with  blessings  cro\vnM, 
in  safety  shall  prolong 
And  disappoint  the  will  of  those 
that  seek  to  do  him  wrong. 

3  If  he  in  lan?juishing  estate, 
oppress’d  with  sickness  lie  *, 

The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed 
and  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  ray  God, 

I thus  my  prayer  address’d ', 

Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 

« though  I have  much  transgi  ess’d.” 

5  My  cruel  foes,  with  slanderous  words 
attempt  to  wound  my  fame  *, 

When  shall  he  die,”  say  they,  “ and  men 
“ forget  his  very  name  ?” 

€ Suppose  they  formal  visits  make, 

’tis  all  but  empty  show  *, 

They  gather  mischief  in  their  hearts, 
and  vent  it  where  they  go. 

7, 8 With  private  whispers,  such  as  these, 
to  hurt  me  they  devise : 

« A sore  disease  afflicts  him  now } 

‘I  he’s  fallen,  no  more  to  rise.” 

9  My  own  familiar  bosom  friend, 
on  whom  I most  rely’d, 
lias  me,  whose  daily  guest  he  was, 
with  open  scorn  defy’d. 

10  But  thou  ray  sad  and  wretched  stale, 
in  mercy.  Lord,  regard  •, 

And  raise  me  up,  that  all  their  crimes 
may  meet  their  just  reward. 

1 1  By  this  I know  thy  gracious  ear 
is  open,  when  I call  j 
Because  thou  sufferest  not  ray  foes 
to  triumph  in  my  fall. 

12  Thy  tender  care  secures  my  life  . 

' from  danger  and  disgrace  i 


And  thou  vouchsaf ’st  to  set  me  still 
before  thy  glorious  face. 

13  Let  therefore  Israel’s  Lord  and  God 
from  age  to  age  be  bless’d  ; 

And  all  the  people’s  glad  applause 
with  loud  Amens  express’d.  • 

PSALM'  42. 

AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streamy 
when  heated  in  the  chase  *, 

So  longs  my  soul,  O God,  for  thee, 
and  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2'  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God., 
mv  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 

O ! when  shall  I behold  thy  tace, 
thou  Majesty  Divine 
3 Tears  are  my  constant  food,  while  tlms 

insulting  foes  upbraid ; 

« Deluded  wretch',  where’s  now  thy  Go^.^ 
^^and  where  his* promised  aid 
4 I sigb,  wbene’or  my  musing  thoughts 
tho^  happy  days  present. 

When  I,  with  ti*oops  of  pious  friends, 
thy  temple  did  frequent. 

When  I advanced  witli  songs  of  praise, 
my  solemn  vows  to  pay, 

And  led  the  joyful  sacred  throng, 
that  kept  the  festal  day. 

5 Why  restless,  why  cast  dow  n,niy  sou  i. 

trust'God-,  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
to  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

6 My  soul’s  cast  down,  0 God ! but  thinks 
on  thee  and  Sion  still  j 
From  Jordan’s  bank,  from  Hermor/s 


heights, 

and  Mizai'’s  humbler  hill. 

7 One  trouble  calls  another  on, 
and,  gathering  o’er  my  head, 

Fall  spouting  down,  till  round  my  soul 
a roaring  sea  is  spread.  , 

8 But  when  thy  presence,  Lord  of  lifc;, 
has  once  dispell’d  this  storm. 

To  thee  I’ll  midnight  anthems  sing, 
and  all  my  vows  perform. 

9 God  of  my  strength,  hf)w  long  shall  I, 
like  one  forgotten,  mourn  *, 

Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  exposed 
to  my  oppressor’s  scorn  ? 

10  My  heart  is  pierced,  as  with  a sword, 
while  thus  my  foes  upbraid : 

« Vain  boaster,  where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

« and  where  his  promised  aid 

1 1 Why  restless,  w'hy  cast  down,  my  sou)  ? 
hope  still  and  thou  shalt  sing 

The  praise  of  1dm  who  is  thy  God, 
thy  health’s  eternal  spring. 

rSALM  43. 

JUST  Judge  of  heaven,  against  my  foes 
do  thou  assert  my  injured  right; 

0 set  me  free,  my  God,  from  those 
that  in  deceit  and  wrong  delight. 

2 Since  thou  art  still  my  only  stay, 
why  leav’stthou  me  in  deep  distress? 
Why  go  I mourning  all  the  day, 

wbilit  me  insulting  foes  oppiess  ? 


324  PSALM  44,  45. 


3 Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest  j 
be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way, 

Till  on  thy  holy  hill  I rest, 
and  in  thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

4 Then  will  I there  fresh  altars  raise 
to  God,  who  is  my  only  joy  •, 

And  well-tuned  harps,  with  songs  of 
praise, 

shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

5 Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ? and  why 
so  much  oppress’d  with  anxious  care  ? 

On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
who  will  thy  ruin’d  stale  repair. 
PSALM  44. 

OLORD,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 
in  our  attentive  ears. 

Thy  wonders,  in  their  days  perform’d, 
and  elder  times  than  theirs : 

2  How  thou,  to  plant  them  here,  didst 
the  heathen  from  thl^s  land,  (drive 

Dispeopled  by  repeated  strokes  * 
of  thy  avenging  hand. 

3  For  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword, 
to  them  possession  gave  j 
Nor  strength,  that  from  unequal  force 
their  fainting  troops  could  save : 

But  thy  right  hand  and  powerful  arm, 
whose  succour  they  implored  5 
Thy  presence  with  the  chosen  race, 
who  thy  great  name  adored. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  own’d, 
thou  art  our  sovereign  King  j 
O ! therefore,  as  thou  didst  to  them, 
to  us  deliverance  bring. 

5  Through  thy  victorious  name,  our  arms 
the  proudest  foes  shall  quell  j 
And  crush  them  with  repeated  strokes, 
as  oft  as  they  rebel. 

6  I’ll  neither  trust  my  bow  nor  sword, 
when  I in  fight  engage  j 
7 But  thee,  who  hast  our  foes  subdued, 
and  shamed  their  spiteful  rage. 

8  To  thee  the  triumph  we  ascribe, 
from  whom  the  conquest  came : 

In  God  we  will  rejoice  all  day, 
and  ever  bless  his  name. 

PART  II. 

9  But  thou  hast  cast  us  off } and  now 
most  shamefully  we  yield ; 

For  thou  no  more  vouchsaf ’st  to  lead 
our  armies  to  the  field ; 

10  Since  when,  to  every  upstart  foe 
we  turn  our  backs  in  fight  5 
And  with  our  spoil  their  malice  feast, 
who  bear  us  ancient  spite. 

11  To  slaughter  doom’d, we  fall,like  sheep, 
into  their  butchering  hands  *, 

Or  (what’s  more  wretched  yet)  survive, 
dispersed  through  heathen  lands. 

12  Thy  people  thou  hast  sold  for  slaves, 
and  set  their  price  so  low, 

*'^hat  not  thy  treasure,  by  the  sale, 
but  their  disgrace  may  grow. 

13,14  Reproach’d  by  all  the  nations  round, 
the  heathen’s  by -word  grown  j 


Whose  scorn  of  us  is  both  in  speech 
and  mocking  gestures  shpwn. 

15  Confusion  strikes  me  blind  j my  face 
in  conscious  shame  I hide ; 

16  While  we  are  scoff’d,  and  God  blas- 
by  their  licentious  pi  ide.  fphenied, 

PART  III. 

17  On  us  this  heap  of  woes  is  fallen  j 
all  this  we  have  endured  ; 

Yet  ha  ve  not.  Lord,  renounced  thy  name, 
or  fait  h to  thee  abjured : 

18  But  in  thy  righteous  paths  hdve  kept 
our  hearts  and  steps  with  care  5 

19  Tho’  thou  hast  broken  all  our  strength, 
and  we  almost  despair. 

20  Could  we,  forgetting  thy  great  name, 
on  other  gods  rely, 

21  And  not  the  Searcher  of  all  hearts 
the  treacherous  crime  descry  i* 

22  Thou  seest  what  sufferings,  for  thy 

we  every  day  sustain  j [sake, 

All  slaughter’d,  or  reserved  like  sheep 
appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Awake,  arise  5 let  seeming  slee*' 
no  longer  thee  detain ; 

Nor  let  us,  Lord,  who  sue  to  thee 
for  ever  sue  in  vain. 

24  Oh  ! wherefore  hides!  thou  thy  face 
from  our  afflicted  state, 

25  Whose  souls  and  bodies  sink  to  earth 
with  grief’s  oppressive  weight 

26  Arise,  O Lord,  and  timely  haste 
to  our  deliverance  make  j 

Redeem  us,  Lord  5 if  not  for  our’s, 
yet  for  thy  mercy’s  sake. 

PSALM  45. 

WHILE  I the  King’s  loud  praise  ro^ 
indited  by  my  heart,  [hearse. 
My  tongue  is  like  the  pen  of  him 
that  writes  with  ready  art, 

2 How  matchless  is  thy  form, O King! 

thy  mouth  with  grace  o’erflows  j 
Because  fresh  blessings  God  on  thee 
eternailjy  bestows. 

3 Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  prince 
and,  clad  in  rich  array, 

With  glorious  ornaments  of  power, 
majestic  ponip  display. 

4 Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect 
the  meek,  the  just,  and  true ; 

Whilst  thy  right  hand, with  swift  revei.ge 
does  all  iby  foes  pursue. 

5 How  sharp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 
that  dare  thy  power  despise  ! 

Down,  down  they  fall,  while  thro’  theh 
heart 

the  feather’d  arrow  flies. 

6 But  thy  firm  throne,  O God,  is  fix’d, 
for  ever  to  endure  j 
Thy  sceptre’s  sway  shall  always  last, 
by  righteous  laws  secure. 

7 Because  thy  heart,  by  justice  led,  , 
did  upright  ways  approve, 

And  haled  still  the  crooked  paths, 
where  wandering  sinners  reve  j 


PSALM 

Therefore  dl«i  God,  thy  God,  on  thee 
the  oil  of  g-ladness  shed  *, 

And  has,  above  thy  fellows  roundj 
advanced  thy  lofty  head. 

8 With  cassia,  aloes,  and  myrrh, 
thy  royal  robes  abound; 

Which,  from  the  stately  wardrobe  bro’t, 
spread  grateful  odours  round. 

9 Among  the  honourable  train 
did  princely  virgins  wait 

The  queen  was  placed  at  thy  right  hand 
in  golden  robes  of  state. 

PART  II. 

10  But  thou,  0 royal  bride,  give  ear, 
and  to  my  words  attend ; 

Forget  thy  native  country  now, 
and  every  former  friend. 

1 1 So  shall  thy  beauty  charm  the  King, 
nor  shall  his  love  decay ; 

For  he  is  now  become  thy  Lord; 
to  him  due  reverence  pay. 

1‘2  The  Tyrian  matrons,  l icb  and  proud, 
shall  humble  presents  make , 

And  all  the  wealthy  nations  sue, 
thy  favour  to  mrtake. 

13  The  King’s  fmr  Daughter’s  fairer  soul 
all  inward  graces  fill ; 

Her  raiment  is  of  purest  gold, 
adorn’d  with  costly  skill. 

14  She  in  her  nuptial  garments  dress’d, 
with  needles  richly  wrought, 

Attended  by  her  virgin  train, 
shall  to  the  King  be  brought. 

16  With  all  the  state  of  solehm  joy 
the  triumph  moves  along ; 

Till,  with  wide  gates,  the  roynl  court 
receives  the  pompous  throng. 

16  Thou,  in  thy  royal  Father’s  room, 
must  princely  sons  ex|>ect ; 

Whom  thou  to  different  realms  may’st 
to  govern  and  protect : [send, 

17  Whilst  this  my  song  to  future  times 
(transmits  thy  glorious  name ; 

And  makes  the  world,  \vith  one  consent, 
thy  lasting  praise  proclaim. 

PSALM  46. 

God  is  our  refuge  in  distress ; 

A present  help  when  dangers  press; 
in  him,  undaunted,  we’ll  confide; 

2, 3 Though  earth  were  from  her  centre 
tost, 

Aad  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 
torn  piece-meul  by  the  roaring  tide. 

4 A gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shaU  filL 
the  royal  seat  of  God  mosthigh ; 

6 God  dwells  in  Sion,  whose  fair  towers 
flhall  mock  th’  assaults  of  earthly  powers, 
while  his  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

6 In  tumults  when  the  heathen  raged, 
And  kingdoms  war  against  us  waged, 
li^huiader’d,ajid  dispersed  theirpowers : 
7 The  Lord  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Oirtovv-er  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

1 »'ir  ratbers’  Guardian  God  and  oui’S. 

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46,  47,  48.  S25 

8 Come, see  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought, 
On  earth  what  desolation  brought ; 

how  he  has  calm’d  the  jarring  world; 

9 He  broke  the  warlike  ^>ear  and  bow ; 
With  them  their  thundering  chariots  too 

into  devouring  flames  were  hurl’d. 

10  Submit  to  God’s  Almighty  sway ; 

For  bim  the  heathen  shall  obey," 

and  earth  her  Sovereign  Lord  confess: 

1 1 The  God  of  hosts  conducii  our  arm^ 
Our  tower  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

as  to  our  fathers  in  distress. 

PSALM  47. 

O ALL  ye  people,  clap  youx  Iiands, 
and  with  triumphant  voices  sing., 
No  force  the  mighty  power  witlistmxls 
of  God,  the  uriiversal  King. 

3,  4 He  shall  opposing  nations  quell, 
and  with  success  our  battles  fight , 
Shall  fix  the  place  where  we  raustdw€Li 
the  pride  of  Jacob,  his  delight. 

5, 6 Gou  IS  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 
with  sliouts  of  joy,and  trumpet’s  som^ 
To  him  repeated  praises  sing, 
and  let  the  cheerful  song  rebound. 

7,  S Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  6hovrD| 
for  iiim  wh^all  the  world  commands, 
Who  sits  uixm  his  righteous  tiirone, 
and  spreads  his  sway  o’er  heathen  land?, 
9 Our  chiefs  and  tribes,  that  far  from 
hence 

to  serve  the  God  of  Abr’am  came. 
Found  him  their  constant  sure  defencd  ’ 
how  great  and  glorious  is  his  name  i 
PSALM  48. 

The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  greats  " 
and  greatly  to  be  praised. 

In  Sion,  on  whose  iiappy  mount, ' 
his  sacred  throne  is  raised. 

2  Her  towers,  the  joy  of  all  the  earth, 
with  beauteous  prospect  rise ; 

On  her  north  side  the  Almighty  Kiug'S 
imperial  city  lies. 

3  God  in  her  pdaces  is  loiownj 
his  presence  is  her  guard  ; 

4  Confederate  kings  withdrew  tlieir 
and  of  success  despair’d. 

5  They  view’d  her  walls,  admired,  aifU 
with  grief  and  terror  struck ; [fleet*, 
6 Like  women,  whom  the  sudden  paugs 
of  travail  had  o’ertook. 

7 No  wretched  crew  of  mariners 
appear  like  them  forlorn. 

When  fleets  from  Tarsliish’  weatttlv 
by  eastern  winds  are  torn.  [cosbis 
8 In  Sion  we  have  seen  perlbrm’d 
a work  that  was  foretold. 

In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  cdh!t, 
his  city  will  uphold. 

9 Not  in  our  fortresses  and  walls 
did  we,  0 God,  confide ; 

But  on  the  temple  fix’d  our  hopes, 
in  which  thou  dost  re.side. 

10  According  to  tJiy  Sovereign  iiaTltfe, 
Ujy  piuisu  through  earth  extends}- 


PSALM  49,  50. 


326 

Thy  powerful  arm,  as  Justice  guides, 
chastises  or  defends, 

11  Let  Sion’s  mount  with  joy  resound  j 
her  daughters  all  be  taught 

In  songs  his  judgments  to  exto., 
who  this  deliverance  wrought. 

12  Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp; 
your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast  j 

Count  all  her  towers,  and  see  if  there 
you  find  one  stone  displaced. 

13  Her  forts  and  palaces  survey ; 
observe  their  order  well  j 

That,  with  assurance,  to  your  heirs 
his  wonders  you  may  tell. 

14  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 
whilst  we  in  him  confide  *, 

Who,  as  he  has  preserved  us  now, 
till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

PSALM  49. 

Let  all  the  listening  world  attend, 
and  my  instmction  hear*, 

Let  high  and  low,  and  rich  and  poor, 
with  joint  consent  give  ear. 

3 My  mouth,  wdth  sacred  wisdom  fill’d, 
shall  good  advice  impart  \ 

The  sound  result  of  prudent  thoughts, 
digested  in  my  heart.  • 

4 To  parables  of  weighty  sense 
I will  my  eai- incline', 
tvlulst  to  my  tuneful  harp  I sing 
dark  words  of  deep  design, 
h WTiy  should  ray  courage  fail  in  times 
of  clanger  and  of  doubt, 

When  sinners,  that  would  me  .supplant, 
have  compass’d  me  about  ? 

6 Those  men,  that  all  their  hope  and  trust 
in  heajis  of  treasure  place. 

And  boast  in  triumph, when  they  see 
their  ill  got  wealth  increase, 

7 Are  yet  unable  from  the  grave 
their  dearest  friend  to  free*, 

Nor  can,  bv  force  of  bribes,  reverse 
the  Almighty  Lord’s  decree. 

8,9  Their  vain  endeavors  they  must 
the  price  is  held  too  high ; *, 

No  sums  can  purchase  such  a grant, 
that  man  should  never  die. 

10  Not  wisdom  can  the  w ise  exempt, 
nor  fools  their  folly  save  j 
Put  both  must  perish,  and  in  death 
tlieir  wealth  to  others  leave. 

1 1 For  though  they  think  their  stalely 
seats 

shall  ne’er  to  ruin  faV, 
m Put  their  remembrarfce  last  m lands 
which  by  their  names  they  call  j 
12  ^et  shall  their  fame  be  soon  foigot, 
how  great  soe’er  their  state  ^ 

With  beasts  their  memory,  and  Uiey, 
shall  share  one  common  fate. 

PART  II. 

13  How  great  their  folly  is,  who  thus 
absurd  conclusions  make ! 

And  yet  their  children,  unreckUm’d, 
Tqicat  the  gross  mrisial'e. 


1 4 They  all,  like  sheep  to’slaughter^ied 
the  prey  of  death  ai*e  made  \ 

Their  beauty,  while  the  just  rejoice, 
within  the  grave  shall  fade. 

15  But4?od  will  yet  redeem  my  soul', 
and  from  the  greedy  grave 

His  greater  power  shall  set  me  free, 
and  to  himself  receive. 

16  Then  fear  ndt  thou,  when  w ordly  men, 
in  envj^’d  wealth  abound  •, 

Nor  though  jtheir  prosperous  house  in- 
crease, 

with  state  and  honour  crown’d. 

17  For  when  they’re  summon’d  hence 
they  leave  all  this  behind,  [by  death, 

N o shadow  of  their  former  pomp 
within  the  grave  they  find : 

18  And  yet  they  thought  their  state  w as 
caught  in  the  flatterer’s  snare,  [blest, 

Wno  with  their  vanity  comply ’d, 
and  praised  their  worldly  care. 

19  In  their  forefathers’  steps  they  tread 
and  when  like  them  they  die, 

Their  wretched  ancestors  and  they 
in  endless  darkness  lie. 

20  For  man,  how  great  soe’er  his  state, 
unless  he’s  truly  wise, 

As  like  a sensual  beast  be  lives, 
so  like  a beast  he  dies. 

PSALM  50. 

The  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  G ml 
Hath  sent  his  summons  all  abroad, 
from  dawning  light,  till  day  «leclines  • 
The  listening  earth  his  voice  hathheanl, 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  appear’d, 
w’here  beauty  in  perfection  shines. 

3,  4 Our  God  shall  come,  and  keep  no 
more 

Misconstrued  silence,  as  before ; 

but  w'asting  flames  before  him  send  •. 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage, 
Whilst  he  does  heaven  and  earth  engage 
his  just  tribunal  to  attend. 

5,  6 Assemble  all  my  saints  to  me, 

(Thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree) 
that  in  my  lasting  covenant  live, 

And  offerings  bring  with  constant  care , 
The  heavens  his  justice  shall  declare} 
for  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 

7,  8 Attend,  my  people ; Israel,  hear  *, 
Thy  strong  accuser  I’ll  appear ; 

thy  God,  thy  only  God  am  I : 

’Tis  not  of  offerings  I complain, 

Which,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 
my  sacred  altar  did  supply. 

9 Will  this  alone  atonement  make  f 
No  bullock  from  thy  stall  I’ll  lake, 
nor  he-goat  from  thy  fold  accept ; 

10  The  forest  beasts,  that  range  alone 
The  cattle  too  are  all  my  own, 
that  on  a thousand  hills  are  kept. 

11  I know  the  fowls,  that  buUd  thei 
nests 

In  craggy  rocks  *,  and  savage  beasts, 
yiHt  looselj’  haunt  the  oi>en  fieldi  ^ 


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PSALM  51,  52. 


If  seized  with  btingerl  could  be, 
i need  not  seek  relief  from  thee, 
since  the  world’s  mine,  and  all  it  yields. 
J3  Think’st  thou  that  I have  any  need 
On  slaughter’d  bulls  and  goats  to  feed, 
to  eat  their  flesh  and  drink  their  blood  ? 

14  The  sacrifices  I require, 

Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 
and  vows  with  strictest  care  made 
good. 

15  In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me, 

And  I will  set  thee  safe  and  free  4 

and  thou  returns  of  praise  shall  make. 

16  But  to  the  wicked  thussaith  God; 
How  dar’st  thou  teach  my  laws  abroad, 

or  in  thy  mouth  ray  covenant  take  ? 

17  For  stubborn  thou,  confirm’d  in  sin. 
Hast  proof  against  instruction  been, 

and  of  my  word  didst  lightly  speaJi ; 

18  When  thou  a subtle  thief  didst  see. 
Thou  gladly  with  him  didst  agree, 

and  with  adulterers  didst  partake. 

19  Vile  slander  is  thy  chief  delight^ 

Thy  tongue,  by  envy  moved,  and  spite, 

deceitful  tales  does  hourly  spread: 
Thou  dost  with  hateful  scandals 
wound 

Thy  brother,  and  with  lies  confound 
the  offspring  of  thy  merther’s  bed. 

21  These  things  didst  Chou,  whom  still  I 

strove 

To  gain  with  silence,  and  with  love, 
till  thou  didst  wickedly  surmise, 

That  I was  such  a one  as  thou ; 

But  I’ll  reprove  and  shame  thee  now, 
and  set  thy  sins  before  thine  eyes. 

22  Mark  this,  ye  wicked  fools,  lest  I 
Let  all  my  b<)}ts  of  vengeance  fly, 

whilst  none  shall  (we  your  cause  to 
own; 

23  Who  praises  me,  due  honour  gives  5- 
And  to  the  man  that  justly  lives, 

ray  strong  salvation  shall  be  shown. 
PSALM  51. 

Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  rae, 
as  thou  wert  ever  kind ; 

Let  me,  oppress’d  with  loads  of  guilt, 
thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2, 3 Wash  off  my  foul  offence, 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin ; 

For  I confess  my  crime,  and  see 
how  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

4  Against  thee,*  Lord,  alone, 
and  only  in  thy  sight, 

Have  I transgress’d  j and,  though  con 
demn’ti, 

must  own  thy  judgment  right. 

5  In  guilt  each  part  was  form’d 
of  all  this  sinful  frame 
In  guilt  I was  conceived,  and  bom 
the  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

6  Yet  thou,  whose  searching  eye 
does  inward  truth  requ’ue, 
la  secret  didst  w ith  w isdom’s  laws 
my  tender  soul  inspire. 


7 With  hyssop  purge  me,  Lord, 
and  so  I clean  shall  be : 

I shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 
w hen  purify’d  by  thee : 

8 Make  me  to  hear  w ith  joy 
thy  kind  forgiving  voice ; 

That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  brokd 
may  with  fresh  strength  rejoic* 

9,  10  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 
nor  me  in  aijger  view : 

Create  in  me  a that’s  cic  v 
an  upright  mind  ren«w, 

PART  II. 

II  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  helj 
nor  c^st  me  from  thy  sight  \ 

Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  telie 
its  everlasting  flight. 

12  The  joy  thy  favour  gives, 
let  me  again  obtain ; 

And  thy  f^ee  Spirit’s  firm  support 
my  fainting  soul  sustain. 

13  So  I thy  righteous  ways 
to  shmers  will  impart  j 

Whilst  my  advice  shall  w icked  men 
to  thy  just  laws  convert. 

14  My  guilt  of  blood  remove, 
my  Saviour,  and  my  God  y 

And  my  glad  tongue  shall  loudly  tell 
thy  righteous  acts  abroad. 

15  Do  thou  unlock  my  lips, 
with  sorrow  closed  and  shame ; 

So  shall  my  mouth  thy  wondrous  praise 
to  all  tie  world  proclaim. 

16  Could  sacrificeatone, 

whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die ; 

But  on  such  offerings  thou  disdaiu’sl 
to  cast  a gracious  eye. 

17  A broken  spii^  is 

by  God  most  highly  prized ; 

By  him  a broken  contrite  hear*, 
shall  never  be  despised. 

18  Let  Sion  feivour  find, 
of  thy  goodwill  assured; 

And  thy  own  city  flourish  lonj^i 
!>y  lofty  wallS'Secured. 

19  The  just  shall  then  attend^ 
and  pleasing  tribute  pay ; 

And  sacrifice  of  choicest  kind 
upon  thy  altar  lay. 

PSALM  52. 

IN  vain,  O man  of  lawless  might, 
thou  boast’st  thyself  in  ill ; 

Since  God,  the  Goa  in  whom  I trust, 
vo’ichsafes  his  favour  still. 

2 Thy  wicked  tongue  doth  slanderons 
maliciously  devise ; [taleg 

And,  sharper  than  a razor  set, 
it  woumls  with  treacherous  lies. 

3, 4 Thy  thoughts  are  more  on  ill  than 
good, 

on  lies  than  trulli,  employ’d ; 

Thy  tongue  delights  in  words,  by  which 
the  guiltless  are  ilestroy’d. 

5 God  shall  for  ever  blast  thy  hopes, 
and  snatch  thee  soon  away ; 


328  PSALM 

Nor  in  thy  dwelling-place  perrait, 
nor  in  the  world,  to  stay. 

6 The  just,  with  pious  fear,  shall  see 
thedownfal  of  thy  ]pride) 

And  at  thy  sudden  ruin  laugh, 
and  thus  thy  fall  deride : 

7 « See  there  the  man  that  haughty  was, 

“ who  proudly  God  defy’d, 

“ Who  trusted  in  his  wealth,  and  still 
“ on  wicked  aits  reb\’^-’  , 

8 But  I am  like  tJ^oSe  olive^plants 
that  shatic  God’s  temple  round; 

And  hope  witli  his  indulgent  grace 
to  be  for  ever  crown’d. 

9 So  shall  my  soul,  with  praise,  0 God, 
extol  thy  wondrous  love ; 

And  on  thy  name  with  patience  wait; 
for  this  thy  saints  approve. 

PSALM  53. 

The  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose 
that  God  is  but  a name ; 

This  gross  mistake  their  practice  shows, 
since  yhtue  all  disclaim. 

2 The  Lord  look’d  down  fropi  heaven’s 
high  tower, 

the  sons  of  men  to  view ; 

To  see  if  any  own’d  Ms  power, 
or  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3 But  all,  he  saw,  were  backward  gone, 

degenei*?ite  gi’owp  and  base; 

None  for  religion  cared,  not  oiie 
of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4 But  are  those  workers  of  decoit 
SQ  .dull  and  senseless  grown. 

That  they  like  bread  my  jicople  eat, 
and  God’s  just  power  disown  ? 

5 Their  causeless  fear  shall  strangely 
and  they,  despised  of  God,  [grow ; 
Shall  soon  be  foil’d;  his  hand  shall  throw 
their  scatter’d  boneS  abroad. 

6 Would  he  his  saving  power  employ 
to  break  our  servile  band, 
liOud  shouts  of  universal  joy 
should  (echo  through  the  land* 

PSALM  54. 

Lord,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious  name, 
and  in  thy  strength  appear, 

To  judge  my  cause;  accept  my  prayer, 
and  to  my  words  give  ear. 

3 Mere  strangers,whom  I never  wrong’d, 
to  ruin  me  design’d ; 

And  cruel  men,  tliat  fear  no  God^ 
against  my  soul  combined. 

4.5  But  God  takes  part  with  all  my 
and  he’s  the  surest  guard;  [friends, 
The  God  of  truth  shall  give  my  foes 
their  falsehood’s  due  rewartl ; 

6 While  I my  grateful  offerings  bring, 
and  sacrifice  with  joy ; 

And  in  his  praise  iny  time  to  come 
delightfully  employ. 

7 From  dreadful  danger  and  distress 
the  Lord  hath  set  me  free ; 

Through  him  shall  I of  all  my  foes 
j 'ist  destruction  see. 


53,  54,  55. 

PSALM  65 

IVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  eartli, 
and  listen  when  I pray  ; 

Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn 
thy  glorious  face  a^yay. 

2 Attend  to  this  my  sad  complaint, 
and  hear  my  grievous  moans ; 

While  I my  mournful  Case  declare^ 
with  artless  sighs  and  groans. 

3 Hark  how  the  foe  insults  aloud ! 
how  fierce  oppressors  rage ! 

Whose  slanderous  tongues,  with  wrath 
ful  hate, 

against  my  fame  engage. 

4, 5 My  heart  is  rack’d  With  pain ; my  soul 
with  deadly  frights  distress’d; 

With  fear  and  trembling  compass’d 
with  horror  quite  oppress’d,  [round, 

6 H()w  often  wish’d  I then,  that  1 
the  dove’s  swift  wings  could  get; 

That  I might  take  my  speedy  flight, 
and  seek  a safe  retreat. 

7, 8 Then  would  I wander  fai*  fronj 
and  in  wild  deserts  sti^,  [hence?, 

Till’ all  this  furious  storm  were  spent, 
this  temp^t  past  away. 

PART  II. 

9 Destroy,  0 Lord,  their  ill  designs, 
their  counsels  soon  divide; 

For  through  the  city  ray  grieved  eyes 
have  strife  and  rapiqe  spy’d. 

10  By  day  and  night,  on  every  wall 
they  walk  their  constant  round ; 

And  in  the  midst  of  all  her  stren^h 
ai^  grief  and  miscMef  found. 

11  Whoever  through  every  part  shall 
will  fresh  disorders  meet ; [roancu 

Deceit  and  guile' their  constant  posts 
maintain  in  every  street. 

12  For  ’twas  not  any  open  foe 

* that  false  reflections  made ; 

For  then  I could  with  ease  have  borne 
fhe  bitter  things  he  said : 

’Twas  none  who  hatred  had  profess’d, 
that  did  against  me  rise ; 

For  then  I had  withdrawn  myself 
from  his  malicious  eyes. 

13,  14  But ’twas  e’en  tliou,  my  guide,  my 
friend, 

whom  tenderest  love  tUd  join ; 

Whose  sweet  advice  I valued  most ; 
whose  prayers  were  mix’d  with  mine. 

15  Sure  vengeance,  equal  to  their  crimes 
such  traitors  must  sui^prise. 

And  sudden  death  requite  those  ills 
thev  wiokedly  devise. 

16,  17  But  I will  call  on  God,  who  still 

shall  in  my  aid  appear ; 

At  morn,  at  noon, at  night.  I’ll  pray; 
and'  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 

PART  III. 

18  God  1ms  released  my  soul  from  those 
tliat  did  with  me  contend ; 

And  made  a numerous  host  of  friends 
my  righteous  cu4se  defend. 


PSALM  56,  57,  53. 


19  For  he,  who  was  my  help  of  old, 
sl)all  now  his  suppliant  hear  *, 

And  p inish  them  whose  prosperous  state, 
makes  them  no  God  to  fear. 

20  Whom  can  I t5*ust,  if  faithless  men 
perfidiously  devise 

To  ruin  me,  their  jieaceful  friend, 
and  break  the  strong-esl  ties  f 

21  Tho’  soft  and  meltini^  are  their  words, 
their  hearts  with  wai*  abouna ; 

Their  speeches  are  more  smooth  than  oil, 
and  yet  like  swords  they  wound. 

22  Do  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  depend, 
and  he  shall  thee  sustain  *, 

He  aids  the  just,  whom  to  supplant 
tlie  wicked  strive  in  vain. 

23  My  foes  that  trade  in  lies  and  blood, 
shall  all  untimely  die  j 

Whilst  I,  for  health  and  length  of  days, 
on  thee,  my  God,  rely. 

PSALM  56. 

DO  thou,  O God,  in  mercy  help} 
for  man  my  life  pursues ; 

To  crush  me  with  repealed  wrongs, 
he  daily  strife  renews. 

2  Continually  my  spiteful  foes 
to  ruin  me  combine  j 
Thou  seest,  who  sitt'st  entlmoned  on  high, 
what  mighty  numbers  join. 

3  But  tho’  sometimes  surprised  by  fear, 
on  danger’s  first  alarm  *, 

Yet  still  tor  succour  I depend 
on  thy  Almighty  arm. 

4  God’s  faithful  promise  I sliall  praise, 
on  which  I now  rely : 

In  God  I trust,  and,  trusting  him, 

he  arm  of  llesh  defy.  i 

5  They  w rest  my  words,  and  make  them 
a sense  they  never  meant  *,  [si^eak 
Tlieir  thoughts  are  all,  with  restless  spite, 
on  my  destruction  bent. 

6  In  close  assemblies  they  combine, 
mid  w icked  projects  lay  *, 

They  watch  my  steps,  and  lie  in  wait 
to  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Shall  such  injustice  still  escajie  ? 

O righteous  God, arise*. 

Let  thy  just  wrath,  too  long  provoked, 
this  impious  race  chastise. 

8  Thou  numberest  all  my  steps,  since  first 
I was  compell’d  lo  flee ; 

My  very  tears  are  treasured  up, 
and  register’d  by  thee. 

9  When  therefore  I invoke  thy  aid, 
my  (oes  shall  l>e  o’ertlirown  *, 

For  1 am  well  assured  that  God 
my  righteous  cause  w ill  own. 

10,1 1 I’ll  trust  God’>  wonl,  and  so  despise 
the  force  that  man  can  i*aise  *, 

12  To  thee,  O God,  my  vows  are  due*, 
to  thee  I’ll  render  praise. 

13  Thou  hast  retrieved  my  soul  from 
and  thou  wilt  still  secure  [death  j 
'The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  preserved, 
and  make  my  footsteps  sure : 

Ke2 


329 

14  That  thus  protected  by  thy  power 
I may  this  life  enjoy  j 
And  in  the  service  of  my  God 
my  lengthen’d  days  employ 
PSALM  67. 

lY  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend ; 

On  thy  protection  I depend ; 

And  to  thy  wing  for  shelter  hash*. 

Till  this  outrageous  storm  is  pass’d. 

2 To  thy  tribunal  Lord,  I fly, 

Thou  sovereign  Judge,  and  God  most 
higli, 

Who  wonders  hast  for  me  begun, 

And  wilt  not  leave  thy  work  undone. 

3 From  heaven  protect  me  by  thine  arm. 
And  shame  all  those  who  seek  my  harm , 
To  my  relief  thy  mercy  semi, 

And  truth,  on  which  luy  hopes  depend. 

4 For  I with  savage  men  converse, 

Like  hungry  lions  wild  and  fierce  j 
With  men  whose  teeth  are  spears,  their 

words 

Envenom’d  darts,  and  two-edged  swords^ 

5 Be  thou,  0 God,  exalted  high  j 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 

So  let  it  be  on  earth  display’d, 

Till  thou  art  here,  as  Ibet^e,  obey’d* 

6 To  take  me  they  their  net  prepared, 
And  had  almost  my  soiil  ensnar<M  \ 

But  f<;^ihemselves,  by  just  decree, 

Into  t^'pit  they  made  for  n^. 

7 O God,  my  heart  is  fix’d,  ’tis  bent, 

Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

An<l,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I’ll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise : 

8 Awake,  my  glory  *,  harp  and  lute, 

No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute , 

And  I,  iny  tuneful  j>art  lo  take,  ‘ 

Will  w ith  the  early  dawn  awake. 

9 Thy  j)raises,  Lord,  I will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round*, 

10  Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcendij 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

11  Be  thou,  6 (jt)d.  exalted  high  *, 

And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky. 

So  let  it  be  on  earth  display’d, 

Till  thou  art  here,  as  tliere,  obey’d, 

PSALM  58. 

SPEAK,  Oye  judges  of  the  earth, 
if  just  your  sentence  be  *, 

Or  must  not  innocence  appeal 
to  heaven  from  your  decree.^ 

2 Your  wicked  hearts  and  judgments ar'b 
alike  by  malice  sw  ay’U 
Your  gripmg  hands,  by  w eighty  bribes* 
to  violence  betray’d. 

3 To  virtue  strangers,  from  the  woml) 
their  infant  steps  went  wrong; 

They  prattled  slander,  and  in  lies 
employM  their  lisping  tongue. 

4 No  seri^nt  of  j)ai'ch’d  Afric’s  hreed 
does  ranker  jxiison  liear ; 

The  tlrowsy  adder  will  as  soon 
unlock  his  sullen  ear. 


350  PSAL? 

5 Unmoved  by  good  advice,  and  deaf 
as  adders  they  remain  *, 

From  whom  the  skilful  channer’s  voice 
can  no  attention  gain. 

6 Defeat,  O God,  their  tlireatening  rage, 
and  timely  break  their  power  *, 

Disarm  these  growling  lion’s  jaws, 
e’er  practised  to  devour. 

7 Let  now  their  insolence,  at  height, 
like  ebbing  tides  spent; 

Their  shiye'rM  darts  tleceive  their 
when  they  their  bow  have  bent. 

8 Like  snails  •le;t  t|iem  dissolve  to  slime  j 

like  hasty  births,  became 

Unworthy  to  behold  the  sun, 
and  dead  within  the  womb. 

9 JK’er  thorns  can  make  the  flesh-pots  .boil, 

tempestuous  wrath  shall  come 
From  God,  and  snatch  them  hence  alive 
to  their  eternal  doom. 

10  The  righteous  shgll  tejoice  to  see 
their  crimes  'with  vengeance  meet  j 

And  saints  in  persecutoi  s’  blood 
shall  dip  their  harmless  fegt. 

1 1 Transgressors  then  with  grief  sI19.ll  gee 
just  men  rewards  obtain  *, 

And  own  a God,  whose  justice  will 
the  guilty  earth  arraign. 

PSALM  59. 

Deliver  me,  O Lord,  my  Gpd, 
from  all  my  spiteful  foes ; 

In  my  defence  oppose  thy  power 
to  theirs,  who  me  oppose. 

^ Preserve  me  from  a wicked  race, 
who  make  a trade  of  ill  5 
Protect  me  from  remorseless  men, 
who  seek  itiy  blood  to  spill. 

3 They  lie  in  Wait,  and  mighty  powers 
against  my  life  combine, 

Implacable  *,  yet,  Lord,  thou  know’st, 
for  no  olTence  of  mine.  ' ' 

4 In  haste  they  run  Jihout,  and  watch 
my  guiltless  life  to  take  y 
Look  down,  O Lord,  on  my  distress, 
and  to  my  help  awake. 

5 Thou,Lord  of  Hosts,  and  Israel’s  God, 
their  heathen  rage  suppress  5 
Relentless  vengeance  take  bn  those 
who  stubbornly  transgress. 

6 At  evening,  to  beset  my  house, 
like  growling  dogs  they  meet  *, 

While  others  through  the  city  range, 
and  rUnsack  everj’  street. 

7 Their  throats  envenomM  slander 
breathe  *, 

their  tongues  are  sharpen’d  swords ; 

“ Who  hears  i'”  say  they,  “ or,  hearing, 
dares 

“ reprove  opr  lawless  words 
8 Hut  from  thy  throrie  thou  shalt,  0 Lord, 
their  baffled  plots  deride  j 
Apd  soon  to  shame  and  scorn  expose 
their  boasted  heathen  pride. 

9 On  thee  I wait  *,  ’tis  on  thy  strength 
f jr  succour  I depend  j 


I 59,  j60. 

’Tis  thou,  0 Goa,  art  my  defepce^ 
who  only  can  defend. 

10  Thy  mercy.  Lord,  which  has  so  oft 
from  danger  set  me  free. 

Shall  crown  my  wishes,  and  subdue 
ray  haughty  foes  to  me. 

II  Destroy  tliem  not,  0 Lord,  at  once- 
restrain  thy  vengeful  blow  5 

Lest  we,  un^atefully,  too  soon 
forget  their  overthrow. 

Disperse  them  through  the  nations  round 
by  thy  avenging  power  •, 

Do  thou  bring  down  their  haughty  pride, 
O Lord,  our  shield  and  tower. 

12  Now,  ip  the  height  of  all  their  hopes, 
their  arrogance  chastise  •, 

Whose  tonnes  have  sinn’d  without  re- 
straint, 

and  curses  join’d  with  lies. 

13  Nor  shalt  thou,  whilst  their  race  ep 

d^res, 

thine  anger,  Lord,  suppress  *, 

That  distant  lands,  by  their  just  doom, 
may  Israel’s' God  confess. 

14  At  evening  let  tliem  still  persist 
like  growling  dogs  to  meet. 

Still  wander  all  the  city  round, 
and  traverse  every  street. 

15  Then,  as  fbr  malice  now  they  do, 
for  hunger  let  them  sTray ; 

And  yell  their' yain  complaints  aloud, 
defeated  of  their  prey. 

16  Whilst  early  I thy  mercy  sing, 
thy  yondroiis  power  Confess  ; 

For  thou  hast  been  my  sure  defence, 
my  refuge  in  distress. 

17  To  thee'  with  never-ceasing  praise, 

O God,  niy  Strength,  I?U  sing ; 

Thou  ai-t  my  God,  the  Rock  from  whence 
ray  health  arid  safety  sprjpg.  ’ 
PSALM6O;  • 

OGjQD,  who  hast oiir  troops  dispersed. 
Forsaking  those  who  left  thee  first  j 
As  we  thy  just  displeasure  mourn. 

To  us,  in  mercy.  Lord,  return, 

2  Our  strength,  that  firm  as  earth  did 
stand, 

Is  rent  by  thy  avenging  hand  5 
O ! heal  the  breaches  thou  hast  made ; 
We  shake,  we  fall,  without  thy  aid  ! 

3  Our  folly’s  sad  effects  we  feel  *, 

For  drunk  with  discord’s  cup  we  reel : 

4  But  now,  for  them  who  thee  revered, 
Thpu  hast  thy  truth’s  bright  bannep 
rear’d. 

5  Let  thy  right  hand  thy  saints  protecf , 
Lord,  hear  the  prayers  thkt  we  direct 
6 The  holy  God  has  spoke ; and  I, 
O’erjoy’d,  on  his  firm  word  rely : 

To  th^in  portions  I’ll  divide 
Fair  Sichem’s  soil,  Samaria’s  pride ; 

To  Sichem,  Succoth  next  I’ll  join 
And  measure  out  her  vale  by  line. 

7 Mahas.seh,  Gilead,  both  subscribe 
To  my  commands,  w ilb  Ejfliraim’s  tribe  j 


PSALM  61, 

Kpliraim  hy  arms  supports  my  cause, 

And  Judah  by  religious  laws. 

<i  Moab  my  slave  and  drudge  shall  be, 
Nor  Edom  from  my  yoke  get  free ; 

I’roud  Palestine’s  imperious  state 
Shall  humbly  on  oui*  triumph  wait. 

9 But  who"  shall  quell  these  mighty 

powers, 

AndrJear  my  way  to  Edom’s  towers  i* 

Or  through  her  guarded  frontiers  tread 
Thepath  that  doth  to  concjuest  lead  ? 

1 0 Even  thou,  O God,  who  liast  dispersed 
Our  troops  (for  weiforsook  thee  first  •,) 
Those  whom  thou  didst  in  wrath  forsake, 
Atonetl,  thou  wilt  victorious  make. 

1 1 Do  thou  our  fainting  cause  sustain : 
For  human  succours  are  but  vain. 

12  Fresh  strength  and  courage  God  be- 

stows : 

’Tis  lie  treads  down  our  proudest  foes. 
PSALM  61. 

Lord,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my  prayer, 
which  I,  opjM’ess’d  with  grief, 

2  From  earth’s  remotest  pjirts  address 
to  thee  for  kind  relief. 

0 lodge  me  safe  beyond  the  reach 
of  persecuting.power ; 

3  Tliou,  who  so  oft  from  spiteful  foes 
hast  been  ray  sheltering  tower. 

4  So  shall  I ill  thy  sacred  courts 
secure  from  danger  lie*, 

Beneath  the  covert  of  thy  vvings, 
all  future  storms  dpfy. 

5  In  sign  my  vows  are  heard,  once  more 
I o’er  thy  chosen  reign  5 
6 0 ! bless  with  long  and  prosperous  life 
the  king  thou  didst  ordain. 

7 Ooiilirm  ids  throne,  and  make  his  reign 
accepted  in  thy  sights 
And  let  thy  truth  and  mercy  both 
I in  his  defence  unite. 

8 So  shall  I ever  sing  thy  praise, 
thy  name  for  ever  bless  *, 

Devote  my  prosperous  days  to  pay 
the  vows  Qf  my  distress. 

PSALM  62. 

My  soul  for  help  on  God  relies  *, 

from  liim  alone  my  safety  flows ; 

I lily  Rock,  my  Health,  that  strength  sup- 
plies 

To  bear  the  sliock  of  all  my  foes, 
ti  How  long  will  ye  contrive  my  fall, 
which  will  but  hasten  on  yonr  own  ? 

I You’ll  totter  like  a bending  wall, 

I or  fence  of  uncemented  stone. 

I 4 To  make  my  envy’d  honours  less, 
they  strive  with  lies,  their  chief  delight; 
For  tliey,  though  with  their  mouths  they 
!)less, 

[ in  private  curse  with  inw  ard  spite. 

5,  6 But  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  rely ; 

on  him  alone  thy  trust  repose  : 

My  Rock  and  Health  will  strength  supply 
to  hear  the  shock  of  all  ray  foes. 


, 62,  63,  64.  831 

7 God  does  his  saving  heaitli  dispense, 
and  flowing  blessings  daily  send ; 

He  is  my  fortress  and  defence ; 
on  him  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 

8 In  him, ye  people,  always  trust ; 
before  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts'; 

For  God,  the  merciful  and  just, 
his  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 

9 The  vulgar  fickle  are  and  frail; 
the  great  dissemble  and  betr  ay , 

And,  laid  in  truth’s  impartial  scale, 
the  lightest  things  will  both  outweigli 

10  Then  trust  not  in  oppressive  w ays ; 
by  spoil  and  rapine  grow  not  vain ; 

Nor  let  3mur  hearts,  if  wealth  increase 
be  set  too  much  upon  your  gain. 

11  For  God  has  oft  his  will  express’a, 
and  I this  truth  have  fully  know  n 

To  be  of  boundless  power  possess’d, 
belongs,  of  right,  to  God  alone. 

12  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace- 
in  wl^ich  he  chiefly  takes  delight; 

Yet  will  he  all  the  Imman  race 
according  to  their  works  requite. 
PSALM  63. 

OG0D,  my  gracious  God,  totliee 
My  morning'  prayers  shall  offer’d  be 
for  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant 
My  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  gra 
Within  this  dry  aiid  bai  ren  place, 
where  I refreshing  w^aters  want. 

2 O ! to  my  longingeyes,  once  more, 
That  view  of  glorious  power  restore, 
which  thy  majestic  house  displays 
3 Becausp  to  me  thy  wondrous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearer  prove,  , 
my  lips  shall  always  speak  thy  prai^. 
4 My  life,  while  I that  life  enjoy. 

In  blessing  God  I will  employ; 

w ith  lifted  hands  adore  liis  name : 

5 My  soul’s  content  shall  be  as  great 
As  theirs,  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 
while  I with  joy  his  pi-aise  proclaim. 

6 When  down  I lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind ; 

and  Avhen  I w'ake  in  dead  of  night; 

7 Because  thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 
I rest  with  safety  and  deligl^t. 

8 My  soul,  when  foes  would  me  devour. 
Cleaves  fast  to  thee, Avhosematchlesspower 
in  her  support  is  daily  shown ; 

9 But  those  the  righteous  Lord  shall  slay, 
Thai  my  destruction  wisii ; and  they 
tlmt  seek  my  life,  shall  lose  their  own, 
10  They  by  untimely  ends  shall  die, 
Tlieir  flesh  a prey  to  foxes  lie ; 

but  God  shall  fill  the  king  with  joy . 

11  Who  thee  confess  shall  still  rejoice; 
Wlulst  the  false  tongue,  and  lying  voice, 
thou,  Lord,  slialt  silence  and  destroy. 
PSALM  64. 

IORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint 
J to  my  miuest  give  ear ; 


PSALM  65,  66. 


Preserve  my  life  from  cruel  foes, 
and  free  my  soul  from  fear. 

2 O 1 hide  me  with  thy  tenderest  care,  • 
in  some  secure  retreat, 

From  sinners  that  against  me  rise, 
and  all  their  plots  defeat. 

3 See  how,  intent  to  work  my  harm, 
they  whet  their  tongues  like  s\yords*, 

And  bend  their  bows  to  shoot  their  darts, 
sharp  lies,  and  bitter  words. 

4 Lurking  in  private,  at  the  just 
they  take  their  secret  aim 

And  suddenly  at  him  they  shoot, 
quite  void  of  fear  and  shame. 

5 To  carry  on  their  ill  designs 
they  mutually  agree  5 

They  speak  of  laying  private  snares, 
and  think  that  none  shall  see, 

6 With  utmost  diligence  and  care 
their  wicked  plots  they  lay  *, 

The  deep  designs  of  ail  their  hearts 
are  only  to  betray. 

7 But  God,  to  anger  justly  moved, 
his  dreadful  bow  shall  bend, 

And  on  his  flying  arrow’s  point 
.-jhall  swift  destruction  send. 

8 Those  slanders  which  their  mouths  did 
upon  themselves  shall  fall  *,  [vent, 

Their  crimes, disclosed,  shall  make  them 
despised  and  shunn’d  by  all.  [be 

8 The  world  shall  then  God’s  power 
confess, 

and  nations  trembling  stand, 

Convinced  that  ’tis  the  mighty  work 
of  his  avenging  hand  ; 

10  Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  God 
in  him  shall  gladly  trust ; [secures, 

And  all  the  listening  earth  shall  hear 
loud  triumphs  of  the  just. 

PSALM  65. 

For  thee,  0 God,  our  constant  praise 
in  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 

Our  promised  altars  there  we’ll  raise, 
and  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  0 thou,  who  to  my  humble  prayer 
didst  always  bend  thy  listening  ear. 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
and  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear.^ 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 
to  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try, 

Whilst  thou  o’erlook’st  the  giiilty  stain, 
and  washest  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man,  who,  near  thee  placed, 
within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives ! 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
the  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 

5  By  wondrous  acts,  O GOd,  most  just," 
have  we  thy  gracious  answer  found : 
In  thee  remotest  nations  trust, 
and  those  whom  stormy  waves  sur- 
round. 

6,  7 God,by  his  strength,  sets  fastthe  hills, 
. and  does  his  matchless  power  engage, 
W ith  which  the  sea’s  loud  waves  he  stills, 
aqd  angry  crowds’  tumultuous  rage. 


PART  n. 

8 Thou, Lord, dost  barbai'ous  lands  dismay^ 

when  they  thy  dreadful  tokens  view  •, 
With  joy  they  seethe  night  and  day 
eack  other’s  track,  by  turns,  pursue. 

9 From  out  thy  unexhausted  store 
thy  rain  relieves  the  thirsty  groundj 

Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 
with  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound. 

10  On  rising  ridgfs  down  it  pours, 
and  every  furrow’d  valley  fills  *, 

Thou  mak’st  them  soft  with  gentle 
showers, 

in  which  a blest  increase  distils. 

11  Thy  goodness  does  the  circling  year 
with  fresh  returns  of  plenty  crown ; 

And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear, 
the  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 

12  They  drop  on  barren  forests,  changed 
by  them  to  pastures  fresh  arid  green 

The  hills  about,  in  order  ranged, 
in  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  seen. 

13  Large  flocks  with  fleecy  wool  adorn 
the  cheerful  downs  5 the  valleys  bring 

A plenteous  crop  of  full-ear’d  corn,^ 
and  seem,  for  joy,  to  shout  and  sing. 
PSALM  66. 

Let  all  the  lands,  with  slwuts  of  joy, 
to  God  their  voices  raise  *, 

Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  Iris  name, 
and  spread  his  glorious  praise. 

3 And  let  them  say,  How  dreadful,  Lord, 
in  all  thy  works,  art  thou ! 

To  thy  great  power  thy  stubborn  foes 
shall  all  be  forced  to  bow. 

4 Thro’  all  the  earth,  the  nations  round 
shall  thee  their  God  confess ; 

And  with  glad  hjnnns,  their  awful  dread 
of  thy  great  name  ex  press. 

5 0 come  I behold  the  works  of  Go<l  j 
and  then  with  me  you’ll  own, 

That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
has  wondrous  judgment  shown. 

6 He  made  the  sea  become  dry  land, 
through  which  our  fathers  walk’d 
Whilst  to  each  other  of  his  might 
with  joy  his  people  talk’d. 

7 He,  by  his  power,  for  ever  rules; 

his  eyes  the  world  sm  vey  *, 

Let  no  presumptuous  man  rebel 
against  his  sovereign  sway. 

PART  IT. 

8, 9 0 1 all  ye  nations,  bless  our  God, 
and  loudly  s^wak  his  praise : 

Who  keeps  our  souls  alive,  and  still 
confirms  our  steadfast  ways. 

10  For  thou  hast  tiy’d  us,  Lord,  as  fire 
does  try  the  precious  ore ; 

11  Thou  bro’t’st  us  into  straits,  where  we 
oppressing  burdens  bore. 

12  Insulting  foes  did  us,  their  slaves, 
through  fire  and  water  chase ; 

Bui  yet,  at  last,  thou  brought’si  us  forth 
into  a wealthy  place. 


PSALM 

IS  Bunvt'Ofrenngs  to  tliy  house  I’ll  bring, 
and  there  my  vows  will  pay, 

14  Which  I wiih  solemn  zeal  did  make 
in  trouble’s  dismal  day. 

15  Then  sliall  the  richest  incense  smoke, 
the  fattest  rams  shall  fall, 

The  choicest  goats  from  out  the  fold, 
and  bullocks  from  the  stall. 

16  O ! come,eillye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
attend  with  heedful  care, 

Whilst  I what  Qod  for  me  has  done 
with  grateful  joy  declar.e. 

17, 18  As  I before  his  aid  implored, 
so  now  I praise  his  name  j 
Who,  if  my  heart  had  hari)Our’d  sin, 
would  ail  my  pri^  ers.  disclaim. 

19  But  God  to  me,  whene’er  I cry’d, 
his  gracious  ear  did  bend, 

And,to  the  voice  of  my  request 
with  constant  love  attend. 

20  Then  bless’d  for  ever  be  my  God, 
who  neverj  when  I pray. 

Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  sppl, 
nor  tiu'ns  his  face  away. 

PSALM  67. 

TO  bless  thy  chosen  raqe, 
in  mercy, Lord,  incline  j 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  tjjjr  face 
on  all  thy  saints  to  shine : 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 
may  through  the  world  be  kno?vn ; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
and  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  diftering  nations  join 
to  celebmte  thy  fame  j 
Let  all  the  world,  O Lord,  combine 
to  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

4  0 let  them  shout  and  sing 
with  joy  £uid  pious  mirth  j 
For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
shalt  govern  ml  the  earth. 

5  Let  differing  nations  join 
to  celebrate  thy  fame  -, 

Let  all  fhe  world,  O Lord,  combine 
to  praise  ^hy  glorious  name. 

6  Then  shall  the  teeming  ground 
a ^rge  increase  disclose; 

And  we  with  plenty  shall  be  crown’d, 
which  God,  our  God,  bestows. 

7  Thbn  God  upon  our  land 
shall  constant  blessings  shower ; 

And  all  the  w orld  in  awe  shall  stand 
of  his  resistless  power. 

PSALM  .68. 

Let  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise, 
and  scatAr  his  presumptuous  foes ; 
Let  shameful  rout  their  host  surprise, 
who  spitefully  his  power  oppose. 

2 As  smoke  in  teiiqiest’s  rage  is  lost, 
or  wax  into  the  furnace  cast ; 

So  let  their  sacrilegious  host 
belpre  his  wrathful  presence  waste. 

^ But  let  the  servants  of  his  will 
his  favour’s  gentle  bq^jns  enjoy ; 


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Their  upright  hearts  let  gladness  fill, 
and  cheerful  songs  their  tongues  em 
ploy. 

‘4  To  him  your  voice  in  anthems  raise*, 
Jehovah’s  awful  name  be  bears : 

In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise, 
who  rides  upon  high-rolling  spheres. 

5 Him,  from  his  empire  of  the  skies, 
to  this  low  world  compassion  draw  s, 

The  orphans  claim  to  patronize, 
and  judge  the  injured  w idow’s  cause. 

6 ’Tis  God,  who  from  a foreign  soil 
restores  poor  exiles  to  their  home ; 

Makes  captives  free,  and  fruitless  toil 
their  proud  oppi*essors’  righteous  doom. 

7 ’Twas  so  of  old,  when  thou  didst  lead 
in  person,  Lord,  our  armies  forth ; 

Straiige  terrors  thro’  the  desert  spread, 
convulsions  shook  the, astonish’d  eartli. 

8 The  breaking  clouds  did  rain  distil, 
and  heaven’s  high  arches  shook  w ilh 

fear ; 

Hov/  frien  should  Sinai’s  hiumble  hill 
of  IsraeFs  God  the  presence  bear  <* 

9 Thy  hand,  at  famish’d  eiuth’s  cohk 

plaint, 

relieved  her  from  cele^ial  stores. 

And  when  thy  heritage  w as  faint, 
assuaged  the  drought  with  plenteous 
showers. 

10  Where  savages  had  ranged  before, 
at  ease  thou  mad’st  oiu*  tribes  reside 

And,  in  the  desert,  for  the  pe*or 
thy  generous  bounty  did  provide. 

11  Thou  gav’st  the  word;  we  sallied 

fortlij 

and  in  that  pow*erful  word  o’ercame ; 

While  virgin-troops,  with  songs  of  mirtl^ 
in  state  our  conquest  did  proclaim. 

12  Vast  armies,  by  such  generals  |»'d, 
as  yet  had  ne’er  received  a foil, 

Forsook  their  camp  with  sudden  dread, 
and  to  our  women  left  the  spoil. 

13  Tho’  Egy  pt’s  drudges  you  have  been, 
your  army’s  wing  shall  shine  as  bright 

As  doves,  in  golden  sun-shine  seen, 
or  silver’d  o’er  with  paler  light. 

14  ’Twas  so,  when  God’s  almighty  hand 
o’er  scatter’d  kings  the  conquest  won ; 

Our  troops,  drawn  up  on  Jordan’s  strand, 
high  Salmon’s  glittering  snow  out- 
shone. 

15  From  tlience  to  Jordan’s  farther  coa.-l, 
and  Bashun’s  hill  we  did  advance; 

No  more  her  height  shall  Bashan  boast, 
but  that  she’s  God’s  inheritance. 

16  But  wherefore(tho’  the  honour’s  great) 
should  this,  0 mountain,  swell  your 

For  Sion  is  his  chosen  seat,  [pride  ? 
where  he  for  ever  will  reside. 

17  His  chariots  numberless;  his  powers 
are  heavenly  hosts,  that  wait  his  will; 

His  presence  now  fills  Sion’s  tttwers, 

* as  ouce  it  honour’d  Sinai’s  hill. 


534  PSALM  69. 


18  Asc€nv3ing  higl),  in  triumph  thou 
captivity  hast  captive  led  j 

And  on  tby  people  didi  t bestow 
the  spoil  of  armies  once  their  dread. 
Ev’n  rebels  shall  partake  thy  grace, 
and  humble  proselytes  repair 
To  worship  at  thy  dwelling-place, 
and  ail  the  world  pay  homage  there. 

19  For  benefits  each  day  bestow’d, 
be  daily  his  great  name  adored, 

?0  Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  Gfod, 
of  life  and  death  the  sovereign  Lord. 

34  But  justice  for  his  harden’d  foes 
proportion’d  vengeance  hath  decreed. 
To  wound  the  hoary  head  of  those 
who  in  presumptuous  crimes  proceed. 

22  The  Lord  hath  thus  in  thunder  spoke: 
“ As  I subdued  proud  Bashan’s  king, 

^ Once  more  I’U  break  my  people’s  yoke, 
“ and  from  the  deep  my  servants  bring. 

23  “ Their  feet  shall  with  a crimson  flood 
“ of  slaughter’d  foes  be  cover’d  o’er; 

“ Nor  earth  receive  such  impious  blood, 
“but  leave  for  dogs  tli’  unhallow’d 
gore.” 

PART  III. 

24  When,  marching  to  thy  blest  abode, 

, the  wondering  multitude  survey’d 
The  pompous  state  of  thee,  our  God, 

in  robes  of  majesty  array’d; 

Sweet  singing  Levites  led  the  van ; 
loud  instruments  brought  up  the  rear ; 
Between  both  troops,  a virgin-train 
with  voice  and  timbrel  cferm’d  the  ear. 

26  This  was‘the  burthen  of  their  song : 

“ In  full  assemblies  bless  the  Lord  ; 

“All  who  to  Israel’s  tribes  belong, 

“ Of  Israel’s  God  the  praise  record.*’ 

27  Nor  little  Benjamin  alone 

from  neighbouring  bounds  did  Uiere 
attend, 

Nor  only  Judah’s  nearer  throne 
her  counsellors  in  state  did  send^  * 
But  Zebulon’s  remoter  seat, 

and  Napbtali’s  more  distant  coast. 

The  grand  procession  to  complete, 
sent  up  their  tribes,  a princely  host 

28  Thus  God  to  strength  and  union  hro’t 
our  tribes,  at  strife  till  that  blest  hour ; 

This  work,  which  thou,  O God,  hast 
wrought, 

confirm  with  fresh  recruits  of  power. 

20  To  visit  Salem^  Lord,  descend, 
and  Sion,  thy  terrestrial  throne ; 

Where  kings  with  presents  shall  attend, 
aiKi  thee  with  ofier’d  crowns  atone. 

SO  Break  down  the  spearmen’s  ranks, 
who  threat 

like  pamper’d  herds  of  savage  might; 
Their  silver-armour’d  chiefs  defeat, 
who  in  destructive  war  delight. 

31  Egyj)t  shall  then  to  God  stretch  forth 
her  hands,  and  Afric  homage  bring; 

32  The  scatter’d  kingdoms  of  the  earth 
tlieir  common  sovereign’s  praises  sing ; 


33  Who,  mounted  on  the  loftiest  sphere 
of  ancient  heaven,  sublimely  rides ; 

From  whence  his  dreadful  voice  we 
hear, 

like  that  of  warring  winds  and  tides. 

34  Ascribe  the  power  to  God  most  high; 
of  humble  Israel  he  takes  care : 

Whose  strength,  from  out  the  dusky  sky, 
darts  shining  terrors  through  the  air. 

35  How  dreadful  are  the  sacred  courts, 
where  God  has  fix’d  his  earthly  throne ! 

His  strength  his  feeble  saints  supports, 
to  give  God  praise,  and  him  alone. 
PSALM  69. 

SAVE  me,  O God,  from  waves  that  roll, 
and  press  to  ove  w helm  my  soul ; 

2 With  painful  steps  in  mire  I tread, 
And  deluges  o’erflow  my  head. 

3 With  restless  cries  my  spirits  faint, 

My  voice  is  hoarse  with  long  complaint, 
My  sight  decays  with  tedious  pain, 
Whilst  for  my  God  I wait  in  vain. 

4 My  hairs,  tho’  numerous,  are  but  few, 
Compared  with  foes  that  me  pursue 
With  groundless  hate ; grown  now  ol 
might 

To  execute  their  lawless  spite, 

They  force  me,  guiltless,  to  resign, 

As  rapine,  what  by  right  was  mine 
5 Thou,  Lord,  my  innocence  dost  see, 
Nor  are  my  sins  conceal’d  from  thee. 

6 Lord  God  of  hosts,  take  timely  care, 
Lest,  for  my  sake,  thy  saints  despair ; 

7 Since  I have  suffer’d  for  thy  name 
Rraroach,and  hid  my  face  in  shame; 

8 A stranger  to  my  country  grown. 

Nor  to  my  nearest  kindred  known  j 
A foreigner,  exposed  to  scorn 
By  brethren  of  my  mother  bom. 

9 For  zeal  to  thy  loved  house  and  iiani? 
Consumes  me  like  devouring  flame ; 
Concern’d  at  their  affronts  to  thee. 

More  than  at  slanders  cast  on  me. 

10  My  very  tears  and  abstinence 
They  construe  in  a spiteful  sense 
1 1 When  clothed  with  sackcloth  for  their 
sake, 

They  me  their  common  proverb  make. 

12  Their  judges  at  my  wrongs  do  jest. 
Those  wrongs  they  ought  to  have  re- 
dress’d : 

How  should  I then  expect  to  be 
From  libels  of  lewd  drunkards  free  ? 

13  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I will  repair 
For  help,  with  humble,  timely  prayer ; 
Relieve  me  from  thy  mercv’s  store ; 
Display  tby  truth’s  preserving  power. 

14  From  threatening  dangers  me  relieve, 
And  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve ; 
From  spiteful  foes  in  safety  keep, 

And  snatch  me  from  the  raging  deep. 

15  Control  the  deluge,  ere  it  spread, 

And  roll  its  waves  above  my  head ; 

Nor  deep  destruction’s  open  pit 
To  close  her  laws  on  me  permi 


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FSALM  70,  71. 


1 h Lord,  hear  me  humble  prayer  I make, 
For  thy  transcending  goodness  sake } 
Relieve  thy  supplicant  once  more 
From  thy  abounding  mercy’s  store. 

17  Nor  from  thy  servant  hide  thy  face  5 
Make  haste,  for  desperate  is  my  case} 

18  Thy  timely  succour  interpose, 

And  shield  me  from  remorseless  foes. 

19  Thou  know’st  what  infamy  and  scorn 
I from  my  enemies  have  borne  • • 

Nor  can  their  close  dissembled  spite, 

Or  darkest  plots, escape  thy  sight, 
i 20  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  my 
heart  *, 

i I look’d  for  some  to  take  my  part, 

To  pity  or  relieve  my  i>ain-,  ^ 

; But  look’d,  alas ! for  both  m vain. 

21  With  hunger  pined,  for  food  I call  *, 
Instead  of  food,  they  give  me  gall; 

And  when  with  thirst  my  spirits  sink, 
They  give  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  Their  tables,  Uierefore,  to  their  health 
Shall  prove  a snare,  a trap  their  wealth ; 

23  I’erpetual  darkness  seize  their  eyes, 
And  sudden  blasts  their  hones  surprise. 

24  On  them  thou  shall  thy  fury  pour. 

Till  thy  fierce  wTath  their  race  devour ; 

25  And  make  their  house  a dismal  cell. 
Where  none  will  e’er  vouchsafe  to  dwell. 

26  For  new  afflictions  they  procured 
For  him  who  had  thy  stripes  endured ; 
And  made  the  wound,  thy  scourge  had 

toin, 

To  ble<  d afresh,  with  sharper  scorn. 

27  Sin  shall  to  sin  their  steps  betray, 

Till  the>  to  truth  have  lost  the  way : 

28  From  life  thou  shalt  exclude  their  soul. 
Nor  with  the  just  their  names  enrol. 

29  But  me,  howe’er  distress’d  and  poor, 
Thv  strong  salvation  shall  restore ; 

30  Thy  power  with  songs  I’ll  then  pro- 

claim, 

And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  name. 

31  Our  God  shall  this  more  highly  prize, 
Than  herds  or  flocks  in  sacrifice ; 

32  Which  humble  saints  with  joy  shall 

see, 

And  hope  for  like  redress  with.  me. 

S3  For  God  regards  the  poor’s  complaint; 
Sets  prisoners  free  from  close  restraint : 

34  Let  heaven,  ^h,  sea,  their  voices 

raise, 

And  all  the  world  resound  his  praise. 

35  For  God  will  Sion’s  walls  erect; 

Fair  Judah’s  cities  he’ll  protect; 

Till  all  her  scatter’d  sons  repair 
To  undisturb’d  possession  there. 

36  This  blessing  they  shall,  at  their  death, 
To  their  religious  heirs  b^ueath ; 

And  they  to  endless  ages  more 
I Of  such  as  his  blest  name  adore. 

PSALM  70. 

OL0RD,  to  my  relief  draw  near ; 

f jr  never  was  mure  pressing  need  j 


For  my  deliverance.  Lord,  appear, 
and  add  to  that  delivemnce  speed 

2 Confusion  on  their  heads  return, 
who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine , 

Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  moum^ 
ensnared  in  their  own  vile  design. 

3 Their  doom  let  desolation  be ; 
with  shame  their  malice  be  repaid. 

Who  mock’d  my  confidence  in  thee, 
and  sport  of  my  afilictions  made. 

4 While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  faec^ 
to  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  raised ; 

And  aU  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 
with  me  shall  sing, The  Lord  be  praisetL 

5 Thus,  wretched  tliough  I am  and  poor, 
the  mighty  Lord  of  me  takes  care : 

Thou,  God,  who  only  canst  restore, 
to  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 

PSALM  71. 

IN  thee  I put  my  steadfast  tnist : 
defend  me.  Lord,  from  shame  ; 

Incline  tliine  ear,  and  save  my  soul , 
for  righteous  is  thy  name. 

3 Be  thou  my  strong  abiding  place 
to  which  1 may  resort ; 

’Tis  thy  decree  that  keeps  me  safe  > 
thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

4,  5 From  cruel  and  ungodly  men 
protect  and  set  me  free ; 

For,  from  my  earliest  youth  till  now. 

my  hope  has  been  in  thee. 

6 Thy  constant  cai*e  did  safely  guard 
my  tender  infant  days ; 

Thou  took’st  me  from  my  mother’s  womb, 
to  sing  thy  constant  praise. 

7,8  While  some  on  me  with  wonder  gaze., 
thy  hand  supports  me  still ; 

Thy  honour,  therefore,  and  thy  praise, 
my  mouth  shall  always  fill. 

9 Reject  not  then,  thy  servant,  Lord, 
when  I with  age  decay ; 

Forsake  me  not  when,  worn  witli!  years, 
. my  vigour  fades  away. 

10  My  foes  against  rny  fame  aud  me 
with  crafty  malice  speak ; 

Against  my  soul  they  lay  their  snares, 
and  mutual  counsel  take : 

11  “His  God,”  say  they,  “forsakes  him 
now, 

“ on  whom  he  did  rely ; 

“ Pursue  and  take  him,  whilst  no  hope 
“ of  timely  aid  is  nigh.” 

12  But  thou,  my  God,  withdraw  not  far' 
for  speedy  help  1 call : 

13  To  shame  and  ruin  bring  my  foes, 
that  seek  to  work  my  fall. 

14  But  as  for  me,  my  steadfast  ho^je 
shall  on  thy  power  depend ; 

And  1 in  grateful  songs  of  praise 
mv  time  to  c(»rf)c  will  sj)cnd. 

PART  II. 

15  Thy  righteous  acts,  and  saving  heoJtfk 
my  mouth  shall  still  declare ; 

Unable  yet  lo  count  them  all, 

UiougU  suQuu’d  with  utiuost 


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16  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 
I’ll  in  his  strength  go  on  •, 

All  other  righteousness  disclaitn, 
and  mention  his  alone. 

17  Thou,  Lord,  hast  taught  me  from  my 
to  praise  thy  glorious  name  5 [youth 

And,  ever  since,  thy  wondrous  works 
have  been  ray  constant  theme. 

18  Then  now  forsake  me  not,  when  I 
am  grey  and  feeble  grown  j 

Till  I to  these  and  future  times 
tliy  strength  and  power  have  shown. 

19  liow  high  thy  justice  soars,  0 God! 
how  great  and  wondrous  are 

The  mighty  works  which  thou  hast  done! 
wlxo  may  with  thee  compare ! 

20  Me,  whom  thy  hand  has  sorely  press’d, 
thy  grace  shall  yet  relieve  *, 

And  from  the  lowest  depth  of  woe, 
with  tender  care  retrieve. 

2^1  Through  thee,my  time  to  come  shall  be 
with  power  and  greatness  crowit’d } 

And  me,  who  dismal  years  have  pass’d, 
thy  comforts  shall  surround. 

22  Then  I with  i)saltery  and  harp, 
thy  truth,  0 Lord,  will  praise  \ 

To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob’s  race, 
my  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

23  Then  joy  shall  lUl  my  mouth,  and 
employ  my  cheerful  voice  j [songs 

Illy  grateful  soul,by  thee  redeem’d, 
shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 

24  My  tongue  thy  just  and  righteous  acts 
shall  all  the  day  proclaim ; 

Because  thou  didst  confound  my  foes,, 
and  brought’st  them  all  to  shame. 

PSALM  72. 

Lord,  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king 
in  all  his  ways  direct  j 
And  let  his  son, throughout  his  reign, 
thy  righteous  laws  respect. 

2  So  shell  he  still  thy  people  judge 
with  pure  and  upright  mind  *, 

Whilst  all  the  helpless  poor  shall  him 
their  just  protector  find. 

3  Then  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring 
the  happy  fruits  of  peace ; [forth 

Wliich  all  the  land  shall  ovyn  to  be 
the  work  of  righteousness : 

4  Whilst  he  the  poor  and  needy  race 
shall  rule  with  gentle  sway ', 

And  from  their  humble  neck,  shall  take 
ojxpressive  yokes  away. 

5  In  every  heart  thy  awful  fear 
shall  then  be  rooted  fast. 

As  long  as  sun  and  moon  endure, 
or  time  itself  shall  last. 

6  He  shall  descend  like  rain,  that  cheers 
the  meadow’s  second  birth  *, 

Or  like  warm  showers,  whose  gentle 
refresh  the  thirsty  earth.  [drops 

7  In  his  blest  days  the  just  and  good 
shall  be  with  favour  crown’d  *, 

Tlie  happy  land  shall  every  where 
with  endless  peace  abound. 


PSALM  72,  73. 

8 His  uncontroll’d  dominion  shall 
from  sea  to  sea  extend ; 

Begin  at  proud  Euphrates’ streaiUs 
at  nature’s  limits  end. 

9 To  him  the  savage  nations  round 
shall  bow  their  servile  heads ; 

His  vanquish’d  foes  shall  lick  the  dust, 
where  he  his  conquests  spreads. 

10  The  king  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isles, 
shall  costfy  presents  bring*, 

From  spicy  Sheba  gifts  sh^ll  come, 
and  wealthy  Saba’s  king. 

11  To  him  shall  every  king  on  earth 
his  humble  homage  pay  5 

And  differing  nations  gladly  join  , 
to  own  his  righteous  sway. 

12  For  he  shau  set  the  needy  free, 
when  they  for  succour  cry  5 

Shall  save  the  helpless  and  the  poor, 


and  all  their  w ants  supply. 

PART  II. 

13  His  providence  for  needy  souls 
shall  due  supplies  prepare  5 

And  over  their  defenceless  lives 
shall  witch  with  tender  care. 

14  He  shall  preserve  and  keep  their 

souls 

from  fraud  and  rapine  free  *, 

And,  in  his  sight,  their  guiltless  blood 
of  mighty  price  shall  be. 

15  Therefore  shall  God  his  life  and  reign 
to  many  years  extend  *, 

Whilst  eastern  princes  tribute  pay, 
and  golden  presents  send. 

For  him  shall  constant  prayers  be  made, 
through  all  his  prosperous  days  j 

His  jttst  dominion  shall  afford 
a lasting  theme  of  praise. 

16  Of  useful  grain  through  all  the  land,, 
great  plehty  shall  appear  j 

A handful,  sown  on  mountains  top,  . 
a mightv  crop  shall  bear : 

Its  fruits,  like  cedars  shook  by  winds, 
a rattling  noise  shall  yield  \ 

The  city  too  shall  thrive,  and  vie 
for  plenty  with  the  field. 

17  The  memory  of  his  glorious  naitie 
through  endless  years  shall  run  ^ 

His  spotless  fame  shhll  sliine  as  bright 
and  lasting  as  the  sun. 

Tn  him  the  nations  of  the  W’orld 
shall  be  completely  bless’d, 

And  bis  unbounded  happiness 
by  every  tongue  confess’d. 

18  Then  bless’d  be  God,  the  mighty  Lord 
the  God  whom  Israel  fears*. 

Who  only  wondrous  in  his  works, 
beyond  compare  appears. 

19  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fill’d ; 
for  ever  bless  his  name*, . 

Whilst  to  his  praise  the  listening  world 
their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

PSALM  78. 

At  length,  by  certain  proofs,  ’tis  ulam 
that  God  will  to  hi*  saints  be  Kimj 


PSALM  74.  837 


i rhat  all  whose  hearts  are  pure  and  clean 
sliall  Ills  protecting"  favour  find. 

2,  3 Till  this  sustaining-  truth  I knew, 
my  staggering-  feet  had  almost  foil’d  *, 

I I grievetl  the  sinner’s  wealth  to  view, 
and  envy’d  when  the  fools  prevail’d. 

4,  5 They  to  the  grave  in  peace  descend, 
and,  whilst  they  live,  are  hale  and 
strong*, 

No  plagues  or  troubles  them  offend, 
i which  oft  to  other  men  belong. 

6,  7 With  pride,  as  with  a chain,  they’re 
held, 

[ and  rapine  seems  their  robe  of  state; 

! Their  eyes  stand  out, with  fatness  swell’d; 
i they  grow*,  beyond  their  ^visl)es,  great, 
f , 9 With  hearts  corrupt,  and  lofty  talk, 
oppressive  methods  they  defend ; 
j Their  tongue  thro’  all  the  earth  does  walk; 

I their  blasphemies  to  heaven  ascend. 

I to  And  yet  admiring  crowds  are  found, 

I who  servile  visits  duly  make ; 

Because  with  plenty  they  abound, 
of  which  their  flattering  slaves  partake. 

1 1 Their  fond  opinions  these  imrsue, 
till  they  -with  them  profanely  cry, 

* How  should  the  Lord  our  actions  view  ? 
“ can  he  perceive, who  dwells  so  high 

12  Behold  the  wicked ! these  are  they, 
who  openly  their  sins  profess ; 

And  yet  their  wealth’s  increased  each  day, 
and  all  their  actions  meet  success. 

W,  14  “ Then  have  I cleansed  my  heart,” 
said  I, 

“ and  wash’d  my  hands  from  guilt,  in 
vain, 

“ If  all  the  day  oppress’d  I lie, 

“ aiid  every  morning  suffer  pain.” 

15  Thus  did  I once  to  speak  intend ; 

but  if  such  things  1 rashly  say, 

Thy  children,  Lord,  I must  offend, 
and  basely  should  their  cause  betray. 

PART  II. 

16, 17  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I bent, 
but  found  the  case  too  hard  for  me ; 

Till  to  the  house  of  God  I went ; 

then  I their  end  did  plainly  see. 

IS  How  high  soe’er  advanced,  they  all 
on  slippery  places  loosely  stand ; 
Thence  into  ruin  headlong  fall, 
cast  down  by  thy  avenging  hand. 

19, 20  flo-w  dreadful  and  how  quick  their 
fate 

despised  bytliee,when  they’re  destroy’d; 
As  waking  men  with  scorn  do  treat 
the  fancies  that  their  dreams  employ’d. 
21, 22  Thus  was  my  heart  with  grief  op- 
prest, 

my  reins  were  rack’d  with  restless 
So  stupid  was  I,  like  a beast,  [pains ; 

who  no  reflecting  thought  retain?. 

23, 24  Yet  still  thy  presence  me  supply’d, 
and  thy  right  hand  assistance  gave : 
Thou  first  shall  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
and  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

Ft 


25  Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 
have  I,  whose  favour  I require  ? 

Throuj^hout  the  spjicious  earth  there’s 
that  I besides  thee  can  desire  [none 

26  My  trembling  flesh,  and  aching  heart, 
may  often  fail  to  succour  me ; 

But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
and  my  eternal  portion  be. 

27  For  they  that  far  from  thee  rembve, 
shadl  into  sudden  ruin  fall ; 

If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 
thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  alt 

28  But  as  for  me,  ’tis  good  and  just 
that  I should  still  to  God  repair ; 

In  him  I always  put  my  trust, 
and  will  his  wondrous  works  declare 
PSALM  74. 

HY  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  0 God  f 
wilt  thou  no  more  return  ? 

0 ! why  against  thy  chosen  flock 
does  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

2 Think  on  thy  ancient  purchase,  Lora, 
the  land  that  is  thy  own, 

By  thee  redeem’d ; and  Sion’s  mount, 
where  once  thy  glory  shone. 

3 0 ! come  and  view  our  ruin’d  state ; 
how  long  our  troubles  last ; 

See  how  the  foe,  with  wicked  rage, 
has  laid  thy  temple  waste. 

4 Thy  foes  blaspheme  thy  name ; where 

thy  zealous  servants  pray’d,  [late 

The  heathen  there,  with  haughty  pomp, 
their  banners  have  display’d. 

5,  6 Those  curious  carvings,  which  did 
advance  the  artist’s  fame,  [once 

W^ith  axe  and  hammer  they  destroy, 
like  works  of  vulgar  frame. 

7 Thy  holy  temple  they  have  burn’d; 
and  what  escaped  the  flame, 

Has  been  profaned,  and  quite  defacei^ 
though  sacred  to  thy  name. 

8 Thy  worship  wholly  to  destroy,  ! 
maliciously  they  aim’d ; 

And  all  the  sacred  places  bum’d, 
where  we  thy  praise  proclaim’d. 

9 Yet  of  thy  presence  thou  vouchsaf ’st 
no  tender  signs  to  send ; 

We  have  no  prophet  now,  that  knows 
when  this  sad  state  shall  end. 

PART  II. 

10  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  permit 
the  insulting  foe  to  boast  ? 

Shall  all  the  honour  of  thy  name 
for  evermore  be  lost  f 

1 1 Why  hold’s!  thou  back  thy  strongright 

hand, 

and  on  thy  patient  breast, 

When  vengeance  calls  to  stretch  it  fortlj^ 
so  calmly  lett’st  it  rest  ? 

12  Thou  heretofore,  with  kingly  power, 
in  our  defence  hast  fought ; 

For  us,  throughout  the  wandf'ring  world, 
hast  great  salvation  wiought. 

13  ’Twas  thou,  0 God,  who  didst  the  sea 
by  thy  own  strengtfi  divide ; 


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Thou  break’st  the  \vate17  monsters’ heads-, 
the  waves  o’ei*whelm’d  their  pride. 

14  The  greatest,  fiercest  of  them  all, 
that  Seem’d  the  deep  to  sway, 

Was  by  thy  power  destroy’d,  and  made 
to  savage  beasts  a prey. 

6 Thou  cTavest  the  solid  rock,  and  mad’st 
the  waters  largely  flow  *, 

Again,  thou  mad’st  thro’  parted  streams 
thy  wandering  people  go. 

16  Thine  is  the  cheerful  day,  and  thine 
the  blamk  retvum  of  night ; 

Thou  hast  prepared  the  glorious  s\m, 
and  every  feebler  light. 

17  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 
in  perfect  order  stand  *, 

The  summer’s  warmth,  and  winter’s  cold, 
attend  on  thy  command. 

PART  III. 

1 8 Remember,  Lord,  how  scornful  foes 
have  daily  urged  our  shame ; 

And  how  the  foolish  people  have 
blasphemed  thy  holy  name. 

19  0 1 free  thy  mourning  tui  tle-ilove, 
by  sinful  crowds  beset  5 

Nor  the  assembly  of  thy  poor 
for  evermore  forget. 

20  Thy  ancient  covenant.  Lord,  regard, 
and  make  thy  promise  good  j 

For  now  each  corner  of  the  land 
is  fill’d  with  men  of  blood. 

21  0 ! let  not  the  oppress’d  return 
with  sorrow  clothed,  and  shame  j 

But  let  the  helpless  and  the  poor 
for  ever  praise  thy  name. 

22  Arise,  O God,  in  our  behalf ; 
thy  cause  and  ours  maintain  j 

Remember  how  insulting  fools, 
each  day  thy  name  pi-ofane. 

23  Make  thou  the  boastings  of  thy  foes 
for  ever  hi  ore  to  cease ; 

V/hose  insolence,  if  unchastised, 
will  more  and  more  increase. 

PSALM  75. 

TO  thee,  0 God,  we  render  praise, 
to  thee,  with  thanks  repair  -, 

For,  that  thy  name  to  us  is  nigh, 
thy  wondrous  w orlts  declare. 

2 In  Israel  when  my  throne  is  fix’d, 
with  me  shall  justice  reign : 

3 The  land  with  discord  shakes  5 but  I 
the  sinking  frame  sustain. 

4 Deluded  wretches  I advised 
their  errors  to  redress  *, 

And  warn’d  bold  sinners,thal  they  ai^iould 
their  swelling  pride  suppress. 

5 Bear  not  yourselves  so  high,  as  if 
no  power  could  your’s  restrain  -, 
Submit  your  stubborn  necks,  and  learn 
to  speak  with  less  disdain : 

6 For  that  juromotion,  tvliich  to  gain 
your  vain  ambition  strives, 

From  neither  east  nor  west,  nor  yet 
from  southern  climes  arrives. 


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For  God  the  great  disposer  is, 
and  sovereign  Judge  alone, 

Who  casts  the  proud  to  earth,  and  lifts 
the  humble  to  a throne. 

8 His  hand  holds  forth  a dreadful  cup 
with  purjile  wine  ’tis  crown’d  j 

The  deadly  mixture  which  his  wrath 
deals  out  to  nations  round. 

Of  this  his  saints  sometimes  may  taste  ■j 
but  wicked  men  sliall  squeeze 
The  bitter  dregs,  and  be  condemn’d 
to  drink  the  very  lees. 

9 HL  prophet,  I,  to  all  the  world 
this  message  will  relate  5 

The  justice  then  of  Jacob’s  God 
my  song  shall  celebrate. 

10  The  wicked’s  pride  I will  reduce- 
their  cruelty  disarm  5 

Exalt  the  just,  and  seat  him  high 
above  the  reach  of  harm. 

PSALM  76. 

IN  Judah  the  Ahnighty’s  known, 
Almighty  there  by  wonders  shown 
his  name  in  Jacob  doeS  excel : 

2  His  sanctuary  in  Salem  stands  j 
The  GTajesty  that  heaven  commands, 
hi  Sion  condescends  to  dwell. 

3  He  brake  the  bow  and  arrows  there, 
The  shield, and  temper’d  sword,and  spear , 
there  slain  the  mighty  army  lay : 

4  Whence  Sion’s  fame  through  earth  is 
Of  greater  glory,  greater  dread,  [sprea.1, 
than  hills  where  robbers  lodge  their 
prey. 

5  Their  valiant  chiefs,  who  came  for  spoil, 
Themselves  met  there  a shameful  foil : 
securely  down  to  sleep  they  lay*, 

But  waked  no  more,  their  stoutest  band 
Ne’er  lifted  one  resisting  hand 
’gainst  his,  that  did  their  legions  slay. 
6 When  Jacob’s  God  began  to  frown, 
Botli  horse  and  charioteers,  o’erthrown, 
together  slept  in  endiess  night : 

7 When  thou,  whom  earth. and  heaven 
revere. 

Dost  once  with  wrathful  look  api>ear, 
what  mortal  power  can  stand  thy  sight? 
8 Pronounced  from  heaven,  earth  heard 
its  doom, 

Grew  hush’d  with  fear,  when  thou  did’st 
come 

9 the  meek  with  justice  to  restore; 

10  The  WTath  of  man  shall  yield  thee 
praise  *, 

Its  last  attempts  but  seiwe  to  raise 
the  triumphs  of  Almighty  power, 

1 1  Vow  to  the  Lord,  ye  nations ; bring 
Vow’d  presents  to  the  eternal  King ; . 

thus  to  his  name  due  reverence  })ay, 
12  Who  proudest  potentates  can  qu^U, 
To  earthly  kings  more  terrible, 

than  to  their  trembling  subjects  tlieyi 
PS.ALM  77. 

TO  God  I cry’d,  who  to  my  help 
did  graciously  repair 


PSALM  75,  76, 
7 


PSALM  78 


2 In  trouble’s  dismal  day  I sought 
my  God  with  humble  prayer. 

i All  night  my  festering  wound  did  run ; 

no  medicine  gave  relief ; 

! My  soul  no  comfort  would  admit ; 

! my  soul  indulged  her  grief. 

3 I thought  on  God,  and  favours  past  j 
but  that  increased  my  pain : 

I found  my  spirit  more  oppress’d, 
the  more  I did  complain. 

4 Through  every  watch  of  tedious  night 
thou  keep’st  my  eyes  awake : 

[ My  grief  is  swell’d  to  that  excess, 

I I sigh^but  cannot  speak, 
i 6 I ceill’d  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

I with  signal  mercy  crown’d  j 
I Those  famous  years  of  ancient  times, 

S for  miracles  renown’d. 

I 6 By  night  I recollect  my  songs, 
j on  former  triumphs  made ; 

! Then  search,  consult,  and  ask  my  heart, 

1 where’s  now  that  wondrous  aid  ? 

7 Has  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 
withdrawn  his  favours  quite  ? 

5 Are  both  his  mercy  and  his  truth 
retired  to  endless  night  ? 

9 Can  his  long  practised  love  forget 
its  wonted  aids  to  bring  ? 

Has  he  in  wrath  shut  up  and  seal’d 
his  mercy’s  healing  spring  ? 

10  1 said,  my  weakness  hints  these  fears ; 
but  I’ll  my  fears  disband ; 

I’ll  yet  remember  the  Most  High, 
and  years  of  his  right  hand. 

II  I’ll  call  to  mind  his  works  of  old, 
the  wonders  of  his  might  *, 

12  On  them  ray  heart  shall  meditate, 
my  tongue  shall  them  recite. 

13  Safe  lodg’d  from  human  search  on 
0 God,  thy  counsels  are ! [hlg’hj 

Who  is  so  great  a God  as  ours  ? 
i who  can  with  him  compare  ? 

14  Long  since  a Gpd  of  wonders  thee 
thy  rescued  people  found ; 

15  Long  since  hast  thou  thy  chosen  seed 
with  strong  deliverance  crown’d, 

16  When  thee,  0 God,  the  waters  saw, 
the  frighted  billows  shrunk  j 

The  troubled  depths  themselves  for  fear 
beneath  their  channels  sunk, 

17  Tlte  clouds  pour’d  down, while  rending 
did  with  their  noise  conspire  *,  [skies 

Thy  arrows  all  abroad  were  sent, 
wing’d  with  avenging  fire. 

18  Heaven  with  thy  thunder’s  voice  was 
whilst  all  the  lower  world  [torn, 

With  lightnings  blazed  j earth  shook,  and 
seem’d 

^m  her  foundations  hurl’d. 

19  Thro’  rolling  streams  thou  lind’st  thy 

thy  paths  in  waters  lie  •,  ("  ay. 

Thy  wondrous  passage,  w'here  no  sight 
thy  footsteps  can  descry. 

20  Thou  ledd’st  thy  people  like  a flock, 
safe  through  the  desert  land. 


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By  Moses,  their  meek  skilful  guide, 
and  Aaron’s  sacred  hand. 

PSALM  78. 

Hear,  O my  people*,  to  my  law 
devout  attention  lend ; 

Let  the  instruction  of  my  mouth 
deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2  My  tongue,  by  inspiration  taught, 
shall  parables  unfold, 

Dark  oracles,  but  understood, 
and  own’d  for  truths  of  old : 

3  Which  we  from  sacred  registers 
of  ?ncient  times  have  known. 

And  our  forefathers’  pious  care 
to  us  has  handed  down. 

4  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  sons 
our  oflTspfing  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength 
has  works  of  wonder  wrought 
5 For  Jacob  he  this  law  ordain’d, 
this  league  with  Israel  made ; 

With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age, 
from  race  to  race,  convey’d. 

6  That  generations  yet  to  come 
should  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religiously  transmit  the  sam«, 
and  they  again  to  theirs. 

7  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 
their  hope  securely  stands’*. 

That  they  should  ne’er  his  works  forgets 
but  keep  his  just  commands. 

8  Lest,  like  their  fathers,  they  might 
a stiff  rebellious  race,  [prove 

False-hearted,  fickle  to  their  God, 
unsteadfast  in  his  grace. 

9  Such  were  revolting  Ephraim’s  sons, 
who,  though  to  wai’fare  bred, 

And  skilful  archers,  arm’d  with  bows, 
from  field  ignobly  fled. 

10,1 1 They  falsified  their  league  with  God, 
his  orders  disobey’d. 

Forgot  his  works  and  miracles 
before  their  eyes  display’d. 

12  Nor  wonders,  which  their  fathers  saw, 
did  they  in  mind  retain. 

Prodigious  things  in  Egypt  done, 
and  Zoan’s  fertile  plain. 

13  He  cut  the  sea  to  let  them  pass, 
restrain’d  the  pressing  flood ; 

While  piled  on  heaps,  on  either  side 
the  solid  waters  stood, 

14  A wondrous  pillar  led  them  on, 
composed  of  shade  and  light  j 
A sheltering  cloud  it  proved  by  day, 
a iea<ling  fire  by  night. 

15  When  drought  oppress’d  them,  where 
the  wilderness  supply’d,  [no  stream 
He  cleft  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast 
dissolved  into  a tide. 

16  Streams  from  the  solid  rock  he  bro’t, 
which  down  in  rivers  fell, 

That,  travelling  with  their  camp,  each 
renew’d  the  miracle.  [day 

17  Yet  there  they  sinn’d  against  him 
provokUig  the  Most  Higli  [more, 


PSALM  78. 


In  that  same  desert  wh«*e  he  did 
their  fainting  souls  supply. 

18  They  first  incensed  him  in  their  hearts, 
that  did  his  power  distrust. 

And  long’d  for  meat,  not  urged  by  want, 
but  to  indulge  their  lust. 

19  Then  utter’d  their  blaspheming  doubts*, 

“ Can  God,”  say  they,  “ prepare 

“ A table  in  the  wilderness, 

“ set  out  with  various  fare  ? 

20  “ He  smote  the  flinty  rock,  ’tis  true, 

“ and  gusldng  streams  ensued ; 

“ But  can  he  corn  and  flesh  provide 
for  such  a multitude  ?” 

21  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard ; 
from  heaven  avenging  flame 

On  Jacob  fell,  consuming  wrath 
on  thankless  Israel  came : 

22  Because  their  unbelieving  hearts 
in  God  would  not  confide, 

Nor  trust  his  care,  who  had  from  heaven 
their  wants  so  oft  supply’d  5 

23  Though  he  had  made  his  clouds  dis- 

prov  isions  dowm  in  showers  *,  ( charge 

And  when  earth  fail’d,  relieved  their 
from  his  celesti^  stores  *,  [needs 

24Tho’  tasteful  manna  was  rain’d  down, 
their  hunger  to  relieve  *, 

Tho’  from  the  stores  of  heaven  they  did 
sustaining  corn  receive. 

25  Thus  man  with  angel’s  sacred  food, 
ungrateful  man  was  fed  *, 

Not  sparingly,  for  still  they  found 
a plenteous  table  spread. 

26  From  heaven  he  made  an  east  wind 
then  did  the  south  command  [blow, 

27  To  rain  down  flesh  like  dust,  and  fowls 
like  sea’s  unnumber’d  sand. 

28  Within  their  trenches  be  let  fall 
the  luscious  easy  prey ; 

And  all  around  their  spreading  camp 
the  ready  booty  lay. 

29  They  fed,  were  fill’d  *,  he  gave  them 

their  appetites  to  feast  j [leave 

30,31  Yet  still  their  wanton  lust  craved  on, 
nor  with  their  hunger  eeased. 
imt  whilst  in  their  luxurious  mouths 
they  did  their  dainties  chew, 

The  wrath  of  God  smote  down  their 
and  Israel’s  chosen  slew,  [chiefs, 

PART  II. 

32  Yet  still  they  sinn’d,  nor  would  afford 
his  miracles  belief: 

S3  Therefore  through  fruitless  travels  be 
consumed  their  lives  in  grief. 

34  When  some  v ere  slain,  the  rest  re- 
to  God  with  early  cry  5 [turn’d 

S5  Own’d  him  the  Rock  of  their  defence, 
their  Saviour,  God  most  high. 

36  But  this  was  feign’d  submission  all  *, 
their  heart  their  tongue  bely’dj 

37  Th^ir  heart  was  still  perverse,  nor 

firm  in  his  league  abide.  [would 

38  Yet  full  of  mercy,  he  forgave, 

Hur  did  with  death 


But  turn’d  his  kindled  wrath  aside, 
or  would  not  let  it  rise. 

39  For  he  remember’d  they  were  fieeR, 
that  could  not  long  remain  5 

A murmuring  w ind,  that’s  quickly  past, 
and  ne’er  returns  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  thete 
how  oft  his  patience  grieve, 

In  that  same  desert, w here  he  did 
their  feinting  souls  relieve  ! 

41  They  tempted  him  by  turning  back 
and  wicliedly  repined, 

When  Israuel’s  God  refused  to  be 
by  their  desires  confined. 

42  Nor  call’d  to  mind  the  hand  and  day 
that  their  redemption  brought  5 

43  His  signs  in  wondrous  works 

in  Zoan’s  valley  wrought. 

44  He  turn’d  their  rivers  into  blood, 
that  man  and  beast  forbore. 

And  rather  chose  to  die  of  thirst, 
than  drink  the  puti  id  gore. 

45  He  sentdevouring  swarms  of  flies  j 
hoarse  frogs.annoy’d  their  soil  j 

46  Lo^cjistf  and  caterpillars  reap’d 
the  harvest  of  their  toil. 

47  Their  vines  l^ith  battering  hail  wert 
with  frost  the  ngrtree  dies}  [broke 

48  Lightning  and  h*ail  tnade  flocks  and 

one  general  sacrifice.  [herd# 

49  He  turn’d  his  anger  loosCj  ,and  set 
no  time  for  it  to  cease  *, 

And  with  their  plagvies  ill  angels 
their  torments  to  increase. 

50  He  clear’d  a passage  for  his  wrath 
to  ravage  unccmtroll’d } 

The  murrmn  on  their  firstlings  seizetj, 
in  everv  field  and  fold. 

51  The  deadly  pest  from  beast  to  ntaJk 
from  field  to  city,  came  *, 

It  slew  their  heirs,  their  eldest  hopes, 
throufh  all  tfie  tents  of  Ham. 

52  But  his  own  ti’ihe,  like  folded  sheep, 
he  brought  from  their  distress  } 

And  them  conducted,  like  a flock,, 
throughout  ihe  wilderness. 

53  .He  led  them  on,  and  in  their  way 
lio  cause  of  fear  |hey  found } 

But  march’d  securely  thro’  those  deeps, 
in  which  tb.eir  foes  vvere  drown’d. 

54  Nor  ceased  his  care,  till  them  hebro’t 
safe  to  his  promised  land } 

And  to  his  holy  mount, tlie  prize 
of  his  victorious  hand. 

55  To  them  the  outcast  heathen’s  land 
he  did  by  lot  divide } 

And  in  their  foe’s  abandon’d  tents 
made  Israel’s  tribes  reside. 

PART  III. 

56  Yet  still  they  tempted,  still  provoked 
tbe  wrath  of  God  most  high  } 

Nor  would  to  practise  his  co.mmands 
their  stubborn  heaits  apply } 

57  But  in  their  faitl^less  fathers’  step# 
p^-Tversely  chose  to  go 


FSALIV^ 

nicy  turn’d  aside, like  airows  shot 
from  some  deceitful  bow. 

58  For  him  to  fury  tliey  pi'ovoked 
with  aitai's  set  on  high ; 

And  with  their  gi'aven  images 
inflamed  his  jealousy. 

50  When  God  heeu'd  this,  on  Israel’s 
his  wrath  and  hatred  fell ; [tribes 

60  He  quitted  Shiloh,  and  the  tents 
where  once  he  chose  to  dwell. 

61  To  vile  captivity  his  ark, 
his  glory  to  disdain, 

€2  His  people  to  the  sword  be  gave, 
nor  would  his  wrath  restrain. 

63  Destructive  war  their  ablest  youth 
untimely  did  confound : 

Ko  virgin  was  to  the  altar  led, 
with  nuptial  garlands  crown’d. 

64  In  fight  the  sacrifice!'  fell, 
the  priest  a xictini  bled ; 

And  widows,  who  their  deatli  should 
mourn, 

themselves  of  grief  were  dead. 

65  Then,  as  a giant  roused  from  sleep, 
whom  wine  had  throughly  warm’d, 

Shouts  out  aloud,  the  Lord  awaked, 
and  his  proud  foe  alarm’d. 

66  He  smote  their  host,  that  from  the 
a scatter’d  remnant  came,  [field, 

With  wounds  imprinted  on  their  backs 
of  everlasting  shame. 

67  With  conquests  crown’d,  he  Joseph’s 

and  Ephraim’s  tribe  forsook ; [tents 

68  But  Judah  chose,  and  Sion’s  mount 
for  his  loved  dwelling  took. 

63  His  temple  he  erected  there, 
with  spires  exalted  Ifigli ; 

While  deep, and  fix’d,  as  those  of  earth, 
the  strong  foundations  lie. 

70  His  faithful  servaiit  David  too 
he  for  his  choice  did  own, 

And  from  the  shecpfolds  him  advanced 
to  sit  on  Judah’s  throne. 

71  From  tending  on  the  teeming  ewes, 
he  brought  him  fortli  to  feed 

Ilis  own  inheritance,  the  tribes 
of  Isr*^'.’s  chosen  seed. 

72  Exalted  thus,  the  monarch  proved'’ 
a faithful  sheiflierd  still  j 

He  fed  them  with  an  upright  heart, 
and  guided  them  with  skill. 

PSALM  79. 

Behold,  O God,  how  hc'^tlien  hosts 
have  thy  possession  seized ! 

Tliy  sacred  house  they  have  defiled, 
thy  holy  city  razed ! 

2 The  mangl^  bodies  of  thy  saints 
abroad  unbuiy’tl  lay; 

Their  ilesh  exjiosed  to  savage  beasts, 
and  ravenous  binls  of  prey. 

S Quite  tlirougli  Jerusalem  was  their 
like  common  water  shed ; [blood 
And  none  were  left  alive  to  pay 
last  duties  to  the  (lead. 


79,  80  341 

4 The  neighbouring  lands  our  small  re> 

w ith  loud  reproaches  wound ; [mains 

And  we  a laughing-stock  are  made 
to  all  the  nations  round. 

5 How  long  wilt  thou  be  angr}',  Lord  ? 
must  we  for  ever  mourn  ? 

Shall  thy  devouring  jealous  rage, 

Like  fire,  for  ever  burn  ? 

6 On  foreign  lands,  that  know  not  thee, 
thy  heavy  vengeance  shower; 

Those  sinful  kingdoms  let  it  crush, 
that  have  not  own’d  thy  power. 

7 For  their  devouring  jaws  have  prey’d 
on  Jacob’s  chosen  race; 

And  to  a barren  desert  turn’d 
their  fruitful  dwelling-place. 

8 O think  not  on  our  former  sins 
but  speedily  prevent 

The  utter  ruin  of  thy  stiints, 
almost  with  sorrow  spent. 

9 Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  help, 
and  free  oui'  souls  from  blame ; 

So  shall  our  pardon  and  defence 
exalt  thy  glorious  name. 

10  Let  infidels,  that  scofling  say, 

“ Where  is  the  God  they  boast  ?” 

In  vengeance  for  thy  slaugliterld  saints, 
perceive  thee  to  their  cost. 

11  Lord,  hear  the  sighing  prisoner’s 
thy  saving  p<jwer  extend  ; [moans, 

Preserve  the  vt  retclies  doom’d  to  die, 
from  tlial  untimely  end. 

12  On  them  who  us  oppress,  ibt  all 
our  smTerings  be  repaicL; 

Make  their  coutusiou  seven  times  more 
tlian  what  on  us  they  laid. 

13  So  we,  thy  }>eople  and  tliv  flock, 
shall  ever  praise  thy  name*^; 

And  with  glad  hearts  our  grateful  thanks, 
from  age  to  age  proclaim.  ! 

PSALM  80. 

01SRAEL’sShej)herd, Joseph’s  Guide, 
our  prayers  to  thee  vouchsafe  to 
hear; 

Thou  tliat  dost  on  the  Cherubs  ride, 
again  in  solemn  state  appear. 

2  Behold  how  Beiijamin  expects, 
v/ith  Ephraim  and  Manasseh  join’d 
In  our  deliver  ance, the  eflec.ts 
of  thy  resistless  strength  to  find. 

3  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 
the  lustre  of  thy  lace  display ; 

And  all  ihe  ills  we  suffer  now, 
like  scatter’d  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

4  0 thou,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
how  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  f 
How  long  thy  suffering  ireople  pray, 
and  to  their  prayers  iiave  no  return  ? 

5  When  hungry,  we  are  forced  to  drench 
our  scanty  fixjd  in  floods  of  woe; 

When  dry,  oui*  raging  thirst  we  ciuench 
with  streams  of  tears  that  largely  flor\v 
6 For  us  the  heathen  nations  round, 
as  for  a common  prey,  cont«?st ; 


342  PSALM 

Onr  foes  with  spiteful  joys  abound, 
and  at  our  lost  condition  jest. 

7 Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 
the  lustre  of  thy  face  display  *, 

And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 
like  scatter’d  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 
PART  II. 

8 Thou  bro’t’st  a vine  from  Egypt’s  land ; 
and,  casting  out  the  heathen  race, 

Didst  plant  it  with  thine  own  right  hand, 
and  firmly  fix  it  in  their  place. 

9 Before  it  thou  preparedst  the  way, 
and  mad’st  it  take  a lasting  root, 

Which,  bless’d  with  thy  indulgent  ray, 
o’er  all  the  land  did  widely  shoot. 

10, 11  The  hills  were  coher’d  with  its 
shade, 

■ its  goodly  boughs  did  cedars  seem  *, 

Its  branches  to  the  sea  were  spread, 
and  reach’d  to  proudEuphrates’ stream. 

12  Why  then  hast  thou  its  hedge  o’er- 

thrown, 

which  thou  hadst  made  so  firm  and 
strong  ? 

Whilst  all  its  grapes,  defenceless  grown, 
are  pluck’d  by  those  that  pass  along. 

13  See  how  the  bristling  forest  boar 
\vith  dreadful  fury  lays  it  waste ; 

Hai’k ! how  the  savage  monsters  roar, 
and  to  their  helpless  prey  make  haste. 
PART  III. 

14  To  thee,  O God  of  hosts,  we  pray  •, 
thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  renew  *, 

From  heaven,t%  throne, this  vine  survey, 
and  her  sad  state  with  pity  view. 

15  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee, 
which  thy  right  hand  did  guard  so  long', 

And  keep  that  branch  from  dangef  free, 
which  for  thyself  thou  mad’st  so  strong. 

16  To  waking  flames  ’tis  made  a prey, 
and  all  its  spreading  boughs  cut  down ; 

At  thy  rebuke  they  sopn  decay, 
and  perish  at  thy  dreadful  frown. 

17  Crown  thou  the  King  with  good  suc- 

cess, 

by  thy  right  hand  secured  from  wrong  5 
The  Son  of  Man  in  mercy  bless, 
whom  for  thyself  thou  mad’st  so  strong. 

18  So  shall  we  still  continue  free 
from  whatsoe’er  deserves  thy  blame ; 

And,  if  once  more  revived  by  thee, 
will  always  praise  thy  holy  name. 

19  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 
the  lustre  of  thy  face  display  5 

And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 
like  scatter’d  clouds,  shall  pass  away.j 
PSALM  81. 

TO  God,  our  never-failing  strength, 
with  loud  applauses  sing; 

And  jointly  make  a cheerful  noise 
to  Jacob’s  awful  King. 

2 Compose  a hymn  of  praise,  and  touch 
your  instruments  of  joy; 

Let  psalteries. and  pleasant  harps 
youf  Skill  employ. 


81,  82. 

3 Let  trumpets  at  the  great  new  mooa 
their  joyful  voices  raise, 

To  celebrate  the  appointed  time 
the  solemn  day  of  praise. 

4 For  this  a statute  was  of  old, 
which  Jacob’s  God  decreed ; ^ 

To  be  with  pious  care  observed 
by  Israel’s  chosen  seed. 

5 This  he  for  a memorial  fix’d, 
when,  freed  from  Egypt’s  land. 

Strange  nations’  barbarous  speech  we 
heard, 

but  could  not  understand. 

6 Your  burden’d  shoulders  I relieved,  | 
(thus  seems  our  God  to  say) 

Your  servile  hands  by  me  were  freed  [ 
from  labouring  in  the  clay, 

7 Your  ancestoi-s,  with  wrongs  oppress’d 

to  me  for  aid  did  call  ; 

With  pity  I their  sufferings  saw, 
and  set  them  free  from  all.  1 

They  sought  for  me,  and  from  the  cloud  i 
in  thunder  I reply’d ; i 

At  Meribah’s  contentious  stream  j 

their  faith  and  duty  try’d.  | 

PART  II.  i 

8 While  I my  solemn  will  de-'lare,  | 

my  chosen  people,  hear  1 

If  thou,  O Israel,  to  my  words  ] 

will  lend  thy  listening  ear ; j 

9 Then  shall  no  god  besides  myself 
within  thy  coasts  be  found ; 

Nor  shalt  thou  worship  any  god 
of  all  the  nations  round. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God  am  I,  who  thee 
brought  forth  from  Egypt’s  land ; 

’Tis  I that  all.t^  just  deshes 
supply  with  liberal  hand.  ^ 

11  But  they,  my  chosen  race,  reiused 
to  hearken  to  my  voice ; 

Nor  would  rebellious  Israel’s  sons 
make  me  their  happy  choice. 

12  So  I,  provoked,  resign’d  them  ups 
to  eveiy  lust  a prey ; 

And  in  their  own  perverse  designs 
permitted  them  to  stray. 

13  0 that  my  people  wisely  would 
my  just  commandments  heed  ’ 

Andlsrael  in  my  righteous  ways 
with  pious  care  proceed ! 

14  Then  should  my  heavy  judgments 

on  all  that  them  oppose,  [fall 

And  my  avenging  hand  be  turn’d 
against  their  numerous  foes. 

15  Their  enemies  and  mine  should  all 
before  my  foot-stool  bend ; 

But  as  for  them,  their  happy  state 
should  never  know  an  end. 

16  All  parts  with  plenty  should  abound  ^ 
with  finest  wheat  their  field  ; 

The  barren  rocks,  to  please  their  taste, 
should  richest  honey  yield. 

PSALM  82. 

God  in  the  great  assembly  stands, 
where  his  eye 


In  state  surveys  tbeearthly  gods, 
and  does  their  judgments  tr>% 

2,  3 How  dare  Je  then  unjustly  judge, 
or  be  to  sinners  kind  ? 

Defend  the  orphans  and  the  poor  *, 
let  such  your  justice  find. 

4 Protect  the  humble  helpless  man, 
reduced  to  deep  distress 

And  let  not  him  become  a prey 
to  such  as  would  oppress. 

5 They  neitlier  know,  nor  will  they 

learn, 

but  blindly  rove  and  stray ; 

Justice  and  truth,  the  world’s  supports, 
through  all  the  land  decay. 

6 Well  then  might  God  in  anger  say, 

“ I’ve  call’d  you  by  ray  name  5 

“ I’ve  said  ye’re  gods,  and  all  ally’d 
“ to  the  Most  High  in  fame : 

7 “ But  ne’ertiieless  your  unjust  deeds 
“ to  strict  account  I’ll  call  j 

“ You  all  shall  die  like  common  men, 

* like  other  tyrants  fall.” 

8 Arise,  and  thy  just  jedgments,  Lord, 
throughout  the  earth  display ; 

And  all  the  nations  of  the  world 
shall  own  thy  righteous  sway. 

PSALM  83. 

Hold  notthy  jx^ace,  0 Lord  our  Gtxl, 
no  longer  silent  be  •, 
ivcrwith  consenting  quiet  looks 
oiu'  ruin  calmly  see. 

2 For  lo  ! the  tumuitsof  thy  foes 
o’er  all  the  land  are  spread 
And  those  who  hate  ihy  saints  and  thee, 
lift  up  their  threatening  hegA* 

3 Against  thy  zealous  people,  Lord, 
they  craftily  combine; 

And  to  destroy  thy  chosen  saints 
have  laid  their  close  desij^. 

4 “ Come  let  us  cut  them  off,”  say  they, 
“ their  nation  quite  deface ; 

That  no  remcmbi'ance  may  remain 
“ of  Israel’s  hated  race.” 

5 Thus  they  against  thy  people’s  peace 
consult  with  one  consent ; 

And  differing  nations,  jointly  leagued, 
theii  common  malice  vent. 

6 The  Ishmaelites,  that  dwell  in  tents, 
with  warlike  Edom  join’d. 

And  Moab’s  sons,  oar  ruin  vow, 
with  Hagar’s  race  combineri. 

7 proud  Ammon’s  offspring,  Gebal  too, 
with  Amalek  contpire ; 

The  Lords  of  Palestine,  and  all 
the  wealthy  sons  t)f  Tyre. 

8 All  these  the  strong  Assyrian  king 
their  firm  ally  have  got ; 

Who  with  a powertul  army  aids 
the  incestuous  race  of  Lot. 

PART  II. 

But  let  such  vengeance  come  to  them, 
fis  once  to  Midian  came ; 

*|o  Jabin  and  proud  Si  sera, 
ut  liisiion’s  (atil  stream 


PSALM  63,  84.  ^ 

10  W^hen  thy  right  hand  their  numerous 

near  Endor  did  confound,  [hosts 

And  left  their  carcases  for  dung 
to  feed  the  hungry  groidid. 

1 1 Let  all  their  mighty  men  the  fate 
of  Zeb  and  Oreb  share ; 

As  Zeba  and  Zalmuua,  so 
let  all  their  princes  fare : 

12  Who,  w ith  the  same  design  inspired, 
thus  vainly  boasting  spake, 

In  firm  possession  for  ojirselves 
“ let  us  God’s  houses  take.” 

13  To  ruin  let  them  haste,  like  wheels 
which  downward  swiftly  move ; 

Like  chaff'  before  the  w'ind,  let  all 
their  scatter’d  forces  prove. 

14,  15  As  flames  consume  dry  wpod,  or 
heath, 

that  on  parch’d  mountains  grows, 

So  let  thy  fierce  pursuing  wrath 
with  terrors  strike  thy  foes. 

16, 17  Lord,  shroud  their  faces  with  dis- 
that  ihey  may  own  thy  name ; [grace. 
Or  them  confound, whose  harden’d  hearts 
thy  gentler  means  disclaim. 

18  So  shall  the  wondering  world  confess, 
that  thou,  who  daim’st  alone 
Jehovah’s  name,  o’er  all  the  earth 
hast  raised  thv  lofty  throne. 

PSALM  '84, 

OGOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
how  lovely  is  tlie  place 
Where  enthroned  in  glory,  show’s! 

the  brightness  of  thy  face ! 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 
to  view  thy  blest  abode ; 

My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
for  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  1, 
around  thy  temple  throng ; ' ! 

Seciraely  there  they  build,  and  there 
securely  hatch  their  young, 

4  O Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God 
how  highly  blest  are  they, 

Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
and  there  tliy  praise  display  ! 

Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has 
their  sure  protection  made ; [thee 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  V(f ys 
tiiatto  thy  dwelling  lead ! 

6 Who  pass  through  Baca’s  thirsty  vale, 
vet  no  refreshment  want ; 

Tlxeh  pools  are  fill’d  with  rain,  which 
at  their  request  dost  grant.  [thoii 

7 Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to 
strength, 

and  still  approach  more  near 
Till  all  on  Sion’s  holy  mount, 
before  their  God  appear. 

8.0  Lord,  the  mighty  God  of  hosts, 
my  just  request  regard : 

Thou  God  of  Jacob,  let  my  prayer 
be  still  with  favour  heard. 

1 9 Behold,  0 God,  for  thou  alone 
1 caost  Uttiely  aiddiireiis*' 


344  PSALM  85,  87. 


On  thy  anointed  servant  look, 
be  thou  his  strong  defence. 

10  For  in  thy  courts  one  single  day 
’tis  better  to  attend, 

Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
a thousand  days  to  sj>end. 

Much  rather  in  God’s  house  will  I 
the  meanest  office  talie. 

Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 
my  pompous  dwelling  make. 

1 1 For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 
will  grace  and  glory  give  j 

And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
from  them  that  j ustly  live. 

12  Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts 

how  highly  blest  is  he,  {obey, 

Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 
is  still  reposed  on  thee! 

PSALM  85. 

Lord,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land 
the  favours  we  implored. 

And  faithful  Jacob’s  captive  race 
hast  graciously  restored. 

2, 3 Thy  people’s  sins  thou  hast  forgiven, 
and  all  their  guilt  defaced ; 

Thou  hast  not  let  thy  wrath  flame  on, 
nor  thy  fierce  anger  last. 

4 0 God  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
to  thy  obedience  turn ; 

That,  quench’d  with  om’  repenting  tears, 
thy  wrath  no  more  may  burn. 

5,  6 For  why  Should’st  thou  be  angry 
and  wrath  so  long  retain  ? [still. 

Revive  us.  Lord,  and  let  thy  saints 
thy  wonted  comfort  gain. 

7 Tby  gracious  favour,  Lord,  display, 
which  we  have  long  implored  *, 

And,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy’s  sake, 
thy  wonted  aid  aflTord. 

8 God’s  answer  patiently  I’ll  wait  *, 
for  he,  with  glad  success,  . 

If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
his  mourning  saints  will  bless. 

9 To  all  that  fear  his  holy  name 
his  sure  salvation’s  near*. 

And  in  its  former  happy  state 
our  nation  shall  appear. 

10  For  mercy  now  with  truth  is  join’d, 
and  righteousness  with  peace. 

Like  kirid  companions,  absent  long, 
with  friendly  arms  embrace. 

II,  12  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring, 
whilst  heaven 

shall  streams  of  justice  pour  *, 

And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
shall  endless  plehty  shower. 

13  Before  him  righteousness  shall  march, 
and  his  just  paths  prepare  j 
Whilst  we  his  holy  steps  pursue 
with  constant  zeal  and  care. 

PSALM  86. 

TO  my  complaint,  O Lord  my  God, 
thy  gracious  ear  incline  j 
Hear  me,  distJress’d,  and  destitute 
of  all  relief  but  thine. 


2 Do  thou,  0 God,  preserve  tny  soul, 
that  does  thy  name  adore  *, 

Thy  servant  keep,  and  him,  whose  trust 
relies  on  thee,  restore. 

3 To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 
thy  mercy.  Lord,  extend  *, 

4 Refresh  tliy  servant’s  soul,  whose  hopes 
on  thee  alone  depend. 

5 Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  nor  only  good, 
but  prompt  to  pardon  too  ^ 

Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  those 
who  for  thy  mercy  sue. 

6 To  njy  repeated  humble  prayer, 

O Lord,  attentive  be ; 

7 When  troubled,  I on  thee  will  call, 
for  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

8 Among  the  gods  there’s  none  like  thee^, 
O Lord,  alyne  divine ! 

To  thee  as  much  inferior  they, 
as  are  their  works  to  thine. 

9 Therefore  their  great  Creator  thee 
the  nations  sha||  adore  *, 

Their  long  misguided  prayers  and  praise 
to  tliy  bless’d  name  restore. 

10  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  gr#at 
the  wonders  thou  hast  done ; 

Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme, 
confess  thee  God  alone. 

PART  II. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  0 Lord,  and  I 
from  truth  shall  ne’er  depart  j 

In  reverence  to  thy  sacred  name 
devoutly  fix  my  heart. 

12  Thee  will  I praise,  0 Lord  my  God, 
praise  thee  with  heart  sincere*, 

And  to  thy  everlasting  name 
eternal  trophies  rear. 

13  Thy  boundless  mercy  shown  to  me 
transcends  my  power  to  tell  *, 

For  thou  hast  oft  redeem’d  my  soul 
from  lowest  depths  of  hell. 

14  0 God,  the  sons  of  pride  and  strife 
have  my  destruction  sought  5 

Regardless  of  thy  power,  that  oft 
has  my  deliverance  wrought. 

15  But  thoftf  thy  constant  goodness  didst 
to  my  assistance  bring ; 

Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  truth, 
thou  everlasting  sj>ring  I 

16  0 bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  and 

strength 

to  me  thy  servant  show ; 

Thy  kind  protection.  Lord,  on  me, 
thine  handmaid’s  son,  bestow*. 

17  Some  signal  give, which  my  proud  foes 
may  see  with  shame  and  rage, 

When  thou,  0 Lord,  for  my  relief 
and  comfort  dost  engage. 

PSALM  87. 

God’s  temple  crow’ns  the  holy  mount} 
the  Lord,  there  condescends  to  dwell; 
2 His  Sion’s  gates,  in  bis  account, 
our  Israel’s  fairest  tenfs  excel. 

3 Fame  glorious  things  of  thee  shall  sing 
0 city  of  the  Almighty  lUng ! 


^ ni  mention  Rahab  witli  dne  praise, 
in  Babylon’s  applauses  join, 

The  fame  of  Ethiopia  raise, 
with  that  of  Tyre  and  Palestine 
And  grant  that  some  amongst  themborn 
Their  age  and  country  did  adorn. 

5 But  still  of  Sion  I’ll  aver,  ' 

that  many  such  from  her  jH-oceed  5 
The  Almighty  shall  establish  her 

6 his  general  list  shall  show,  when  read, 
That  such  a person  there  was  bom, 

And  such  did  such  an  age  adorn. 

7 He’ll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fill’d 
of  such  as  merit  high  renown  y 

For  hand  and  voice  musicians  skill’d  ; 

and  (her  ti-anscending  fame  to  crown,) 
Of  such  she  shall  successions  bring, 

Like  water  from  a living  spring. 

PSALM  S8. 

TO  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I 
By  day  and  night  address  my  cry: 

2 Vouchsafe  my  mournful  voice  to  bear; 
To  my  distress  incline  thine  ear. 

3 For  seas  of  trouble  me  invade, 

My  soul  draws  nigh  to  death’s  cold  shade: 
4 Like  one  whose  strength  and  hopes 
ai*e  fled, 

TTiey  number  me  among  the  dead : 

5  Like  those,  who,  shrouded  in  the  gra\e, 
From  thee  no  more  remembrance  nave  3 
6 Cast  off  from  tl^r  sustaining  care, 
Down  to  the  confines  of  despair. 

7 Thy  wrath  has  hard  upon  me  lain, 
Afflicting  me  with  restless  pain  3 
Me  all  thy  mountain  waves  have  presslfl, 
Too  weak,  alas,  tg  bear  the  least. 

8  Removed  from  friends,  I sigh  alone, 

In  a loathed  dungeon  laid,  where  none 
A visit  will  vouchsafe  to  me, 

Confined,  past  hopes  of  liberty. 

9  My  eyes  from  weeping  never  cease; 
They  waste,  but  still  my  CTiefs  increase ; 
Yet  daily,  Lord,  to  thee  iVe  pray’d. 

With  out-stretched  hands  invoked  thy 
aid.. 

to  Wilt  thou  b}'  miracle  revive 
The  dead, whom  thou  forsook’st  alive? 
From  deaXh  restore,  thy  praise  to  sing. 
Whom  thou  from  prison  wouldst  not 
bring  ? 

11  Shall  the  mute  grave  thy  love  confess  ? 
A mouldering  tomb  thy  faitli/ulness  ? 

12  Thy  truth  and  power  renown  obtain, 
Where  darkness  and  oblrvion  reign  ? 

13  To  thee,  0 Lord,  I cry  forlorn ; 

My  prevents  the  early  mom : 

14  Why  bast  thou,  Lord,  my  soul  forsook, 
Nor  once  vouchsafed  a gracious  look  ? 

15  Prevailing  sorrows  bear  me  down. 
Which  from  my  youth  with  me  l>ave 
grown, 

Thy  terrors  past  distract  my  mind, 

And  feau’s  of  blacker  days  behind. 

16  Thy  wrath  hath  burst  upon  my  held, 
Thy  terrors  fill  my  soul  with  dread ; 


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17  Environ’d  as  with  waves  combined, 
And  for  a general  deluge  join’d. 

1 8 My  lovers,  friends,  lamiliars,  all 
Removed  from  sight,  and  out  ot  call ; 

To  dark  oblivion  all  retired, 

Dead,  or  at  least  to  me  expired. 

PSALM  89. 

Thy  mercies.  Lord,  shall  be  my  song  3 
my  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell ; 
To  ages  yet  unborn,  my  tongue 
thy  never-failing  truth  sh^  tell. 

2 I have  affirm’d,  and  still  maintain, 
thy  metcy  shall  for  ever  last ; 

Thy  truth,  that  does  the  heavens  sustain, 
like  them  shall  stand  forever  fast. 

3 Thus  spak’st  thou  by  thy  Prophet’s 
voice : 

« With  David  I a league  have  made ; 

“ To  him,  my  servant,  and  my  choice, 

“ by  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey’d : 
4 “ While  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies  en- 
dure, 

“ thy  seed  shall  in  my  sight  remain; 

“ To  them  tliy  throne  I wiU  ensure, 

“ they  shall  to  endless  ages  reign.’’ 

5 For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love, 
both  heaven  and  earth  just  praises  owe 
By  choirs  of  angels  sung  above, 
and  by  assembled  saints  below. 

6  What  seraph  of  celestial  birth 
to  vie  with  Israel’s  God  shall  dare  f. 

Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
with  our  Almighty  Lord  compare  ? 

7  With  reverence  and  religious  dread, 
his  saints  should  to  his  temple  press^ 
His  fear  through  all  their  hearts  should 
^read, 

who  his  Almighty  name  confess. 

8  Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 
of  strength  or  power  like  thine  re- 
nown’d  ? 

Of  such  a numerous,  faithful  host, 
as  that  twhich  does  thy  throne  surround? 
9 Thou  dost  the  lp.wless  sea  control, 
and  change  the  prospect  of  the  deep; 
Thou  mak’st  the  sleeping  billows  roll ; 

thou  mak’st  the  rolling  billows  sleep. 

10  Thou  break’s!  in  fnecesRahab’s  pride, 
and  didst  oppressing  power  disarm ; 
Thy  scatter’d  foes  have  dearly  try’d 
the  force  of  thy  resistless  arm. 

1 1  In  thee  the  sovereign  right  remains 
of  earth  and  heaven ; thee.  Lord,  alone 
The  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
their  Maker  and  Preserver  own. 

12  The  poles  on  which  the  globe  does  res 
were  form’d  by  thy  creating  voice ; 
Tabor  and  Hennon,  east  and  west, 
in  thy  sustaiidng  power  rejoice. 

IS  Thy  arm  is  mighty,  strong  thy  hand, 
yet.  Lord,  dkou  dost  with  justice  reignj 
14  Possess’d  of  absolute  command, 
th^u  truth  and  mercy  dost  maintain. 

15  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 
thy  sacred  trumpet’s  joyful  sound ; 


PSALM  88,  89. 


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Who  may  at  festivals  appear, 

with  thy  most  gioriou4  presence 
crown’d. 

16  Thy  saints  shall  always  be  o’erjoy’d, 
who  on  thy  sacred  name  rely  *, 

And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ’d, 
above  their  foes  be  raised  on  high. 

17  For  in  thy  strength  they  shall  ad- 

vance, 

whose  conquests  from  tliy  favour  spring; 

18  ^he  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  defence, 
and  Israel’s  God  our  Israel’s  King. 

19  Thus  spak’st  thou  by  thy  Prophet’s 

voice : 

“ A mighty  champion  I will  send ; 

“ From  vfudah’s  tribe  have  I made  choice 
“ of  one,  who  shall  the  rest  defend. 

20  “ piy  servant  David  I have  found, 

“ with  holy  oil  anointed  him  ; 

21  “ Him  shall  the  hand  support,  that 

crown’d, 

“ anti  guard,  that  gave  the  diadem. 

22  “No  prince  from  him  shall  tribute 

force, 

“ no  son  of  strife  shall  him  annoy ; 

23  “ His  spiteful  foes  I will  disperse, 

“ and  them  before  his  face  destroy. 

24  “ My  truth  and  grace  shall  him  sustain; 

“ his  armies,  in  well-order’d  ranks, 

25  “ Shall  conquer,  from  the  Tyrian  Main 
“ to  Tigris’  and  Euphrates’  banks. 

26  “ Me  his  father  he  shall  take, 

“ bis  God  and  Rock  of  safety  call; 

27  “ Him  I my  first-born  son  will  make, 

“ and  earthly  kings  his  subjects  -all. 

28  “ To  him  my  mercy  I’ll  secure, 

“ my  covenant  make  for  ever  fast : 

29  “ His  seed  for  ever  shall  endure ; 

“ his  throne,  till  heaven  dissolves,  shall 
last. 

PART  H. 

30  “lut  if  his  heirs  my  law  forsake, 

“ and  from  my  sacred  precepts  stray ; 

31  “ If  they  my  righteous  statutes  break, 

“ nor  strictly  my  commands  obey ; 

32  “ Their  sins  I’ll  visit  with  a rod, 

“ and  for  their  folly  make  them  smart; 

33  “ Yet  will  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 

“ Nor  from  my  truth,  like  them,  depart. 

34  “My  covenant  I will  ne’er  revoke, 

“ but  in  remembrance  fast  retain ; 

The  thing  that  once  my  lips  have  spoke 
“shall  in  eternal  force  remain. 

35  “ Once  I liave  sworn,  but  once  for  all, 

“ and  made  ray  holiness  the  tie, 

“ That  I my  gi  ant  will  ne’er  recall, 

“nor  to  my  servmit  David  lie: 

36  “Whose  throne  and  race  the  con 

slant  sun 

“ shall,  like  his  course,  establish’d  see ; 

37  “ Of  this  my  oath,  thou  conscious  moon, 
“in  heaven  my  faithful  witness  b.*.'’ 

S3  Such  was  thy  gracious  promise, Lord ; 
but  thou  hast  now  our  tribes  forsook,  | 


Thy  own  Anointed  hast  abliorr’d, 
and  turn’d  on  him  thy  wrathful  look. 

39  Thouseernest  to  have  render’d  void 

. the  covenant  with  thy  servant  made ; 

Thou  hast  his  dignity  destroy'd, 
and  in  the  dust  his  honour  laid. 

40  Of  strong  holds  thou  hast  him  bereft, 
and  brought  his  bulwarks  to  decay ; 

41  His  frontier  coasts  defenceless  left, 
a public  scorn,  and  common  pi'ey. 

42  His  ruin  does  glad  triumphs  yield 
to  foes,  advanced  by  thee  to  might ; 

43  Thou  hast  his  conquering  sword  un-  ' 

steel’d, 

^ his  valour  turn’d  to  -shameful  flight. 

44  His  gloiy  is  to  darkriess  fled, 

his  throne  is  levell’d  with  the  ground ; 

45  His’  youth  to  wretched  bondage  led, 
with  shame  o’erwhelra’d  and  sorrow 

drown’d. 

46  How  long  shall  we  thy  absence  mourn , 
wilt  thou  for  ever,  Lord,  retire  ? 

Shall  thy  consuming  anger  burn, 
till  that  and  we  at  once  expire  ? 

47  Consider,  Lord,  how  short  a space 
thou  dost  for  mortal  life  ordain  ; 

No  method  to  prolong  the  race, 
but  loading  it  with  grief  and  pain- 

48  What  man  is  he  that  can  control 
death’s  strict  unalterable  doom  ? 

Or  r^cue  from  the  grave  kis  soul, 
the  grave  that  must  mankind  entomb 

49  Lord,  where’s  thy  love,  thy  boundless 

grace, 

the  oath  to  which  thy  truth  did  seal, 

Consign’d  to  David  and  his  race, 
the  grant  which  lime  shall  ne’er  repeal? 

59  See  how  thy  servants  treated  are 
with  infamy,  reproach  and  spite  j 

Which  in  my  silent  breast  I bear, 
from  nations  of  licentious  might. 

51  How  they,reproaching  thy  great  name, 
have  made  thy  servant’shope  their  jest; 

52  Yet  thy  just  praises  we’ll  proclaim, 
and  ever  sing,TlieLord  be  blest. 

PSALM  90. 

OL0RD,  the  Saviour  and  defence 
of  us  thy  chosen  race. 

From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
our  sure  abiding-place. 

2 Before  thou  brought’st  the  mountains 
forth, 

or  the  eailJi  and  Avorld  didst  frame, 
Thou  always  wast  the  mighty  God, 
and  ever  art  the  same. 

3 Thou  turnestman,  O Lord,  to  dust, 
of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 

Ami  when  thou  speak’stthe  word,Retum, 
’tis  instantly  obey’d. 

4 For  in  thy  sight  a thousand  years 
ace  like  a day  that’s  past. 

Or  like  a watch  in  dead  of  night, 

^\'hose  hours  unminded  waste. 

5 Tliou  sweep’st  us  ofi’as  vv  ith  a flood, 
we  vanish  hence  like  dreams ; 


PSALM  89,  90. 


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At  fij'st  we  grow  like  grass  that  feels 
the  sun’s  reviving  beams : 

^ But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 
its  morning  beauty  shows ; 

•Tisallcut  down, and  wither’d  quite, 
before  the  evening  close. 

, 7,  8 We  by  thine  anger  are  consumed, 

and  by  thy  wrath  dismay’d  j 

Our  public  crimes  and  secret  sins 
before  thy  sight  are  laid. 

9 Beneath  thy  anger’s  sad  effects 
our  drooping  days  we  spend ; 

Our  unregard^  years  break  off, 
like  tales  that  quickly  end. 

10  Our  terra  of  time  is  seventy  years, 
an  age  that  few  survive  j 

But  if,  with  more  than  common  strength, 
to  eighty  we  arrive. 

Yet  then  our  boasted  strength  decays, 
to  sorrow  turn’d  and  pain  5 

So  soon  the  slender  thread  is  cut, 
and  we  no  more  remain. 

PART  II. 

1  i But  who  thy  anger’s  dread  effects 
does,  as  he  ought,  revere  ? 

And  yet  thy  wrath  does  fall  or  rise, 
as  more  or  less  we  fear. 

12  So  teach  us,  Lord,  the  uncertain  sum 
of  our  short  days  to  mind. 

That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
may  ever  be  inclined. 

13  O to  thy  servants,  Lord,  return, 
and  speedily  relent ! 

As  we  forsake  our  sins,  do  thou 
revoke  our  punishment. 

14  To  satisfy  and  cheer  our  souls, 
thy  early  mercy  send  5 

That  we  may  all  oiu  days  to  come 
in  joy  and  comfort  spend. 

15  Let  happy  times, with  large  amends, 
dry  up  our  former  tears, 

; Or  equal  at  the  least  the  terra 
of  our  afflicted  years. 

> 16  To  all  thy  servants.  Lord,  let  this 
thy  wondrous  work  be  known, 

And  to  our  offspring  yet  unborn, 
thy  glorious  power  be  shown. 

17  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  sliine, 
give  thou  our  work  success*, 

The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand, 
do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 

PSALM  91. 

He  that  has  God  his  guardian  made, 
Shall,  under  the  Almighty’s  shade, 
secure  and  undisturb’d  abide  : 

2  Thus  to  ray  soul  of  him  I’ll  say. 

He  is  my  fortress  and  my  stay, 
my  God, in  whom  I will  confide, 

3  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
I Shall  free  thee  from  the  fowler’s  snare, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence : 

4  He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread, 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head  *, 
hi$  tnuh  shjtll  be  tby  strong  defence^ 


5 No  terrors  that  surprise  oy  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

nor  deadly  shafts  that  fly  by  day ; 

6 No  plague,  of  unknown  rise, that  kills 
In  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills, 

that  in  the  hottest  season  slay. 

7 A thousand  at  thy  side  shall  die. 

At  thy  right  hand  ten  thousand  lie, 

while  thy  firm  health  untouch’d  re 
mains  j 

8 Thou  only  shall  look  on,  and  see 
The  wicked’s  dismal  tragedy, 

and  count  the  sinner’s  mournful  gains 

9 Because  with  well-placed  confidence, 
Thou  mak’st  the  Lord  thy  sure  defence, 

and  on  the  Highest  dost  rely  *, 

10  Therefore  no  ill  shall  thee  befall, 

Nor  to  thy  healthful  dwelling  shall 

any  infectious  plagues  draw  nigh. 

11  For  he»throughout  thy  happy  days. 
To  keep  thee  safe  in  all  thy  ways, 

shall  give  his  angels  strict  commands 

12  And  they,  lest  thou  shouldst  chance 

to  meet 

With  some  rough  stone  to  wound  thy  feet, 
shall  bear  thee  safely  in  their  hands. 

IS  Dragons  and  asps  that  thirst  for  blood, 
And  lions  roaring  for  their  food, 
beneath  his  conquering  feet  shall  lie ; 

1 4 Because  he  lovedand  honour’d  me. 
Therefore,  says  God,  I’ll  set  him  free, 

and  fix  his  glorious  throne  on  high. 

15  He’ll  call:  I’ll  answer  when  he  calls, 
And  rescue  him  when  ill  befalls ; 

increase  his  honour  and  his  wealth : 

16  And  when,  with  undisturb’d  content 
His  long  find  happy  life  is  spent, 

his  end  I’ll  crown  with  saving  health. 
PSALM  92. 

HOW  good  and  pleasant  must  tt  be 
to  thank  the  Lord  most  high ; 

And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 
his  name  to  magnify  ! 

2 With  every  morning’s  early  dawn  ^ 
his  goodness  to  relate  *, 

And  of  his  constant  tmth,  each  night, 
the  glad  effects  repeat ! 

3 To  ten-string’d  instruments  we’ll  sing, 
with  tuneful  psalteries  join’d ; 

And  to  the  harp,  with  solemn  sounds, 
for  sacred  use  design’d. 

4 For  thro’  thy  wondrous  works,  0 Lord, 
thou  raak’st  my  heart  rejoice  *, 

The  thoughts  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
and  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 

5,  6 How  wondrous  are  thy  works,  O 
how  deep  are  thy  decrees  J [Lord  I 
Whose  winding  tracks,  in  secret  laid, 
no  stupid  sinner  sees. 

7 He  little  thinks,  when  wicked  men, 
like  grass,  look  fresh  and  gay, 

How  soon  their  short-lived  splendour 
for  ever  pass  away.  [must 

8, 9 But  thou,  my  God,  art  still  most  high’ 
and  all  thy  lofty  foes. 


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PSALM  93,  94,  95. 


Who  thought  they  might  securely  sin, 
shall  be  o’erwh€lm\l  with  woes. 

10  Whilst  tliou  exalt’st  my  sovereign 
power, 

and  mak’st  it  largely  spread  ; 

And  with  refreshing  oil  anoint’st 
my  consecrated  head. 

U I soon  shall  see  my  stubborn  foes 
to  utter  ruin  brought  •, 

And  liear  the  dismal  end  of  those 
who  liave  against  me  fought. 

1%  But  righteous  men,  like  fruitful  palms, 
shall  make  a glorious  siiow  *, 

As  cedars  that  on  Lebanon 
in  stately  order  grow. 

13, 14  These,  planted  iiv,tlje  house  of  God, 
within  his  courts  shall  thrive ; 

Their  vigour  and  their  lustre  both 
shall  in  old  age  revive, 

15  Thus  will  the  lord  his  justice  show*, 
and  God,  my  strong  defence, 

Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
impartially  dispense. 

PSALM  93. 

WITH  glory  clad,  with  strength 
array’d, 

the  Lord,  that  o’er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world’s  foundation  strongly  laid, 
and  the  vast  fabric  still  susUiins. 

2 How  surely  ’stablisb’d  is  thy  throne, 
which  shall  no  change  or  period  see ' 
J^or  thou,  0 Loril,  and  thou  alone, 
art  God  from  all  eternity ! 

3, 4 Tlie  floods, O Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
and  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high ; 
But  Goil  above  can  still  their  noise, 
and  imike  the  angry  sea  comply. 

5 Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure*, 
and  they  that  in  tliy  house  w'oidd dwell, 
That  liappy  station  to  secure, 
must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

PSALM  94. 

OG0D,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
thy  vengeance  now  disclose  j 
Arise,  tliou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
ami  crush  tliv  haughty  foes. 

3,4  How  long,  OXord,  shall  sinful  men 
their  solemn  triumphs  nKdtei* 

How  long  their  wicked  actions  twast, 
and  insolently  sjieak  ? 

5, 6 Not  only  tliey  thy  saints  oppress, 
but,  unprovoked,  they  spill 
The  widow’s  and  the  sUnnger’s  blood, 
and  helpless  orphans  kill. 

7 “And  yet  the  Lord  shall  ne’er  i>er- 
profanely  thus  they  s^^eak,  Icieve,” 
“ Nor  any  notice  of  our  deetls 
“ the  God  of  Jacob  take.” 

8 At  length,  ye  stupid  fools,  your  wants 
endeavour  to  discern* 

Jn  folly  will  you  still  proceed 
and  wisdom  never  learn  ? 

9, 10  Can  he  be  deaf, who  form’d  the  ear  ^ 
or  blind,  who  the  eye  J 


Shall  earth’s  great  Judge  not  punisV 
who  liis  known  will  defy  f [thos« 

f 1 He  fathoms  all  the  thoughts  of  men 
to  him  their  hearts  lie  bare^ 

His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 
how  vain  their  counsels  are. 

PART  II. 

12  Bless’d  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  O 

Lord, 

in  kindness  dost  chastise , 

And  by  tliy  sacreil  rules  to  walk 
dost  lovingly  advise. 

13  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  And 
in  seasons  of  distress  *,  ^ 

Whilst  God  prepares  a pit  for  those 
that  stubbornly  transgress. 

14  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 
his  favour  wholly  take  *, 

His  own  possession  and  his  lot 
he  will  not  quite  forsake. 

15  Tlie  world  shall  then  <:onfess  thee  just 
in  all  that  thou  hast  done*, 

And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  wa^'S. 
sliall  in  those  paths  go  on. 

16  Who  will  appear  in  my  behalf, 
when  wicked  men  invade  ? 

Or  who,  when  sinners  would  oppress, 
my  righteous  cause  shall  plead 

17, 18, 19  Long  since  had  I in  silence  slept, 
but  that  the  Lord  was  near. 

To  stay  me  when  I slipt  *,  when  sad, 
my  troubletl  heart  to  dieer. 

20  Wilt  thou,  who  art  a God  most  just, 
their  sinful  throne  sustain, 

Who  make  the  law  a fair  pretence, 
their  wicked  ends  to  gain  ? 

21  Against  the  lives  of  righteous  men 
they  form  their  close  desi^i ; 

And  blood  of  innocents  to  spill 
in  solemn  league  combine. 

22  But  my  defence  is  firmly  placed 
in  God," the  Lord  most  liigh : 

He  is  my  rock,  to  which  I may 
for  refuge  always  fly. 

23  Tlie  Lord  shall  cause  their  ill  oesigni 
on  their  own  heads  to  fall: 

He  in  their  sins  shall  cut  them  off, 

«ur  God  shall  slay  them  all. 

PSALM  95. 

OC0MK,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  Kingj 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation’s  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste. 

To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past} 

To  him  address, in  joyful  songs, 

The  praise  that  to  bis  name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  slate* 
Is,  with  unrivall’d glory,  great:  •' 

A King  sujierior  far  to  all, 

Whom  go<ls  the  heathen  falsely  call. 

4  The  deiHhs  of  earth  are  in  his  hand^ 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command ; 

The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  sides. 
Subjected  to  Ids  emnire  lies. 


PSALM  96,  97,  98.  319 


5 The  roUnig:  ocean’s  vast  abyss, 

I  By  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his  *, 

I  ’Tis  moved  by  his  Almighty  hand, 
j That  form’d  and  fix’d  the  solid  land, 
i 6 O let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 

I And  bow  with  adoration  there  j 
! Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
! Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall, 
i 7 For  he’s  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pasture  sheep  are  we : 

If  then  you’ll,  like  his  flock,  draw  near, 
To-day,  if  you  his  voice  will  hear, 

8 Let  not  your  harden’d  hearts  renew 
Your  father’s  crimes  and  judgments  too ; 
Nor  here  provoke  my  wrath,  as  they 

In  desert  plains  of  Meribah. 

9 When  thro’  the  wilderness  they  moved, 
And  me  with  fresh  temptations  proved, 
They  still,  through  unbelief,  rebell’d. 
Whilst  they  my  wondrous  works  beheld. 

10  They  forty  years  my  patience  grieved, 
Though  daily  I their  wants  relieved. 
Then — ’Tis  a faithless  race,  I said. 
Whose  heart  from  me  has  always  stray’d. 

11  They  ne’er  will  tread  my  righteous 

path ; 

Therefore  to  them,  in  settled  wrath, 
Since  they  despised  my  rest,  I sware. 
That  they  should  never  enter  there. 
PSALM  96. 

SING  to  the  Lord  a new-made  song  ^ 
Let  earth  in  oiie  assembled  throng 
her  common  Patron’s  pmise  resound  : 
2 Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  name. 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 
who  us  has  with  salvation  crown’d : 

3 To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

4 He’s  great, and  greatly  to  be  praised  j 
In  majesty  and  gloiy  r^ed 
alx)ve  all  other  deities : 
b For  pageantry  and  idols  all 
Are  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call ; 

he  only  rules,  who  made  the  skies: 

6 With  majesty  and  honour  crown’d, 
Beauty  and  strength  his  throne  surround. 
7 Be  therefore  both  to  him  restored 
By  you,  who  have  false  gods  adored ; 

ascribe  due  honour  to  his  name : 

8  Peace-offerings  on  his  altar  lay, 

Before  his  throne  your  homage  fwy, 
which  he,  and  he  alone,  can  claim : 

9  To  worship  at  his  sacred  court, 

Let  all  the  trembling  world  resort. 

10  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns, 
Whos^  power  the  universe  sustains, 
and  banish’d  justice  will  restore; 

11  Let  therefore  heaven  new  joys  confess; 
And  heavenly  mirth  let  earth  express; 

its  loud  applause  the  ocean  roar ; 

Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice, 

And  for  thi*  triumph  find  a voice. 

12  For  joy  let  fertile  valleys  sing, 

The  cheerful  gi'oves  their  tiibute  bring, 
t he  tuneful  choir  of  birds  awake, 


13  The  Lord’s  approach  to  celebrate;  , 
Who  now  sets  out  with  awful  state,  } 
his  circuit  through  the  earth  to  toke 
From  heaven  to  judge  the  world  fie* 
come, 

With  justice  to  reward  and  doom. 
PSALM  97. 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
in  his  just  government  rejoice ; 

Let  all  the  isles,  with  sacred  mirth, 
in  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  clouds  of  awful  shade 
his  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state ; 
Justice  and  ti’uth  his  guards  are  made, 
and  fix’d  by  his  pavilion  wait. 

3  Devouring  fire  before  his  face, 
his  foes  around  with  vengeance  struck ; 

4  His  lightning  set  the  world  on  blaze; 

eai-th  saw  it,  and  with  terror  shook.  , 

5  The  proudest  hills  his  presence  felt, 
their  height  nor  strength  could  help 
afford ; 

The  proudest  hills  like  wax  did  melt 
in  presence  of  the  Almighty  Lord. 

6  The  heavens,  his  righteousness  to  show 
with  storms  of  fire  our  foes  pursue(%  J 
And  all  the  trembling  world  below 
have  his  descending  glory  view’d.  f 
7 Confounded  be  their  impious  host, 
who  make  the  gods  to  whom  they  pi  ay* 
Ail  who  ofpageajit  idols  boast: 
to  him,  5’e  gods,  your  worship  pay. 

8  Glad  Sion  of  thy  triumph  heard, 
aiid  Judah’s  daughters  were  o’erjoyM  , 
Because  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
have  pagan  pride  and  power  destroy’d. 

9  For  thou,  O God,  art  seated  high, 
above  earth’s  potentates  enthroned  ^ * 

Thou,  Lord,  unrivedl’d  in  the  sky,  * 
supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  own’d. 

10  Ye  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire, 
abhor  what’s  ill, and  truth  esteem; 

He’ll  keep  his  servants’  souls  entire, 
and  them  from  wicked  bands  redeem, 

11  For  seeds  are  sown  of  glorious  light, 
a future  harvest  for  the  just; 

And  gLadness  lor  the  heart  that’s  right, 
to  recompense  its  pious  trust. 

12  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord  j 
memorials  of  his  holiness 
Deep  in  your  faithful  breasts  record, 
and  with  your  thankful  longues  confe.ss. 
PSALM  98. 

SING  to  the  Lord  a new-made  song, 
who  wondrous  things  has  done ; 

With  his  right  hand  and  holy  arm 
the  conquest  he  has  won. 

2  The  Lord  has  through  the  astomshM 
display’d  his  saving  might,  fworKi 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
in  all  the  heathen’s  sight. 

3  Of  Israel’s  house  Ids  love  and  truth 
have  ever  ndnafol  been; 

Wide  earth’s  rernotosl  parts  the  pewCr' 
of  Isruel’s  G(td  have  &lcu. 


360  PSALM  99, 

4 Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 
. their  cheerful  voices  raise  5 
And  ail,  with  universal  joy, 
resound  their  Maker’s  praise. 

$ With  harp  and  hymn’s  soft  melody, 
into  the  concert  bring 

6 The  trumpet  and  shrill  cornet’s  sound, 
before  the  Abnighty  King. 

7 Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 
with  all  the  seas  contain  *, 

The  earth,  and  her  inhabitants, 
join  concert  with  the  main. 

8 With  joy  let  rivulets  swell  to  streams, 
to  spreading  torrents  they  5 

And  echoing  vales  from  hill  to  hill 
redoubled  shouts  convey  j 

9 To  welcome  down  the  world’s  great 

Judge, 

who  does  with  justice  come, 

And  with  impiirtial  equity, 
both  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM  99. 

JEHOVAH  reigns  j let  therefore  all 
tlie  guilty  nations  quake : 

On  Ohenibs’  wings  he  sits  enthroned  j 
let  earth’s  foundations  shake. 

2 On  Sion’s  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 
his  palace  makes  her  towers  ^ 

Vet  iheitce  his  sovereignty  extends 
supreme  o’er  earthly  powers. 

3 Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 
his  great  and  dreadful  name  j 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
his  holiness  proclaim. 

4 For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign, 
of  strength  and  power  take  place ; 
flis  judgments  are  with  righteousness 
dispensed  to  Jacob’s  race. 

5 Thei-efore  exalt  the  Loi  d our  God  *, 
before  his  footstool  fall; 

And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
his  holiness  extol. 

6 Moses  and  Aaron  thus  of  old 
among  his  priests  adored  5 
Among  his  prophets  Samuel  thus 
his  sacred  name  implored. 

Distress’d,  upon  the  Lord  they  call’d, 
who  ne’er  their  suit  deny’d ) 

But,  as  with  reverence  they  implored, 
he  graciously  reply’d. 

7 For  with  their  camp,  to  guide  their 
the  cloudy  pillar  moved [march, 
They  kept  his  law,  and  to  his  will 
obedient  servants  proved. 

8 He  answer’d  them,  forgiving  oft 
his  people  for  their  sake; 

And  those  who  rashly  them  opposed, 
did  sad  examples  make. 

9 With  worship  at  his  sacred  courts 
exalt  our  God  and  Lord ; 

For  he,  who  only  holy  is, 
alone  should  be  adored. 

PSALM  loa 

WITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 
to  God  tUeU  cheerful  voices  raise' 


100,  101,  102. 

I  Glad  homage  pay,  with  awfu  mirth. 

1  and  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  - 
' 3 Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 
from  wh<dm  both  we  and  ail  proceed  j 
We,  whom^he  chooses  for  his  own, 
the  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

4 O enter  then  his  temple  gate, 
thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 

And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
and  stiU  his  name  with  praises  bless, 

5 For  he’s  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 
his  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 

His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
to  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

PSALM  101. 

OF  mercy’s  never-failing  spring, 

And  stead&st  judgment,  I will  sing ; 
And, since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 

To  thee,  O Lord,  address  my  song. 

2  When,  Lord,  thou  shalt  with  me  reside, 
Wise  discipline  my  reign  sliall  guide ; 
With  blameless  life  myself  I’ll  make 
A pattern  for  my  court  to  take. 

3  No  ill  design  will  I pursue, 

Nor  those  my  favourites  make  that  do  ^ 

4  Who  to  reproof  has  no  regard, 

Him  will  I totally  discard. 

5  The  private  slanderer  shall  be 
In  public  justice  doom’d  by  me  : 

From  haughty  looks  I’ll  turn  aside, 

And  mortify  the  heart  of  pride. 

6  But  honesty,  call'd  from  her  cell. 

In  splendour  at  my  court  shall  dwell : 
Who  virtue’s  practice  make  their  care, 
Shall  have  the  first  preferments  there 
7 No  politics  shall  recommend 
His  country’s  toe  to  be  my  friend 
None  e’er  shall  to  favom*  rise, 

By  flattering  or  malicious  lies. 

8 All  those  who  wicked  courses  taae. 

An  earlv  sacrifice  I’ll  make ; 

Cut  ofi;^  destroy,  till  none  remain 
God’s  holy  city  to  profane. 

PSALM  102. 

WHEN  I pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer 
do  thou, O Lord,  attend; 

To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 

2  0 hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 
in  times  of  deep  distress : 

Incline  thine  ear,  and  when  I call, 
my  sorrows  soon  redress. 

3  Each  cloudy  portion  of  my  life, 
like  scatter’d  smoke  expires ; 

My  shrivell’d  bones  are  like  a hearth 
parch’d  with  continual  fires. 

4  My  heart,  like  grass  that  feels  the  blast 
of  some  infectious  wind, 

Does  languish  so  with  grief,  that  scarce 
my  needful  food  I mind. 

5  By  reason  of  my  sad  estate 
I spend  my  breath  in  groans ; 

My  flesh  is  worn  away,  my  skin 

. st,ar«e  luiiw  uty  sUutiwg  bon«» 


PSALM  103.  361 


6 I’m  like  a pelican  become, 
that  does  in  deserts  mourn, 

Or  like  an  owl,  that  sits  ail  day 
on  barren  trees  forlorn. 

7 In  watchings,  or  in  restless  dreams, 
the  night  by  me  is  spent, 

As  by  those  solitary  birds, 
that  lonesome  rooj^  frequent. 

8 All  day  by  railing  foes  I’m  made 
the  subject  of  their  scorn; 

Who  ail,  possess’d  with  furious  rage, 
have  my  destruction  sworn. 

9 When  grovelling  on  the  ground  I lie, 
oppress’d  with  grief  and  fears, 

My  bread  is  strew’d  with  ashes  o’er, 
my  drink  is  mix’d  with  tears. 

10  Because  on  me  with  double  weight 
thy  heavy  wrath  doth  lie ; 

For  thou,  to  make  my  fall  more  great, 
didst  lift  me  up  on  higln 

11  My  days,  just  hastening  to  their  end, 
are  like  an  evening  shade ; 

My  beauty  does,  like  wither’d  grass,] 
with  waning  lustre  fade. 

12  But  thy  eternal  state,  O Lord, 
no  length  of  time  shall  waste ; 

The  memory  of  thy  wondrous  works 
from  age  to  age  shall  last. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  Sion  view 
with  an  unclouded  face ; 

For  now  her  time  is  come,  thy  own 
appointed  day  of  grace. 

14  Her  scatter’d  ruins  by  thy  saints 
with  pity  are  sui-vey’d; 

They  grieve  to  see  her  lofty  spires 
in  dust  and  rubbish  laid. 

15, 16  The  name  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
all  heathen  kings  shall  fear; 

When  he  shall  Sion  build  again, 
and  in  full  state  appear. 

17, 18  When  he  regards  the  poor’s  re- 
quest, 

nor  slights  their  earnest  prayer ; 

Our  sons,  for  their  recorded  grace, 
shall  his  just  praise  declare. 

19  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 
his  gracious  beams  display’d : 

The  Lord,  from  heaven,  his  lofty  throne, 
hath  all  the  earth  survey’d. 

20  He  listen’d  to  the  captives’  moans, 
he  heard  their  mournful  cry, 

And  freed,  by  his  resistless  power, 
the  |vretches  doom’d  to  die. 

21  That  they  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells, 
might  celebrate  his  fame. 

And  through  the  holy  city  sing 
lond  praises  to  his  name : 

22  When  all  the  tribes  assembling  there, 
tlieir  solemn  vows  address, 

And  neighb’ringlands,  with  glad  consent, 
the  Lord  their  God  confess. 

23  But  f*’er  my  race  is  run,  my  strength 
through  his  fierce  wrath  liecays; 

lie  ba.s,  when  all  my  wishes  bloom’d, 
out  short  my  hopeful  days. 


24  Lord,  end  not  thou  my  life,  said  I, 
w hen  half  is  scarcely  past ; 

Thy  3^ears,  from  worldly  changes  free, 
to  endless  ages  last 

25  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 
of  old  by  Uiee  were  laid; 

Thy  hands  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 
with  wondrous  skill  have  made. 

26, 27  W'^hilst  thou  for  ever  shalt  endurt^ 
they  soon  sliail  pass  away ; 

And,  like  a ^rment  often  worn, 
shall  tarnish  and  decay. 

Like  that,  when  thou  ordain’st  theur 
to  thy  command  they  bend ; [change 
But  thou  continuest  still  the  same, 
nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 

28  Thou  to  the  children  of  iby  saints 
shalt  lasting  quiet  give ; 

Whose  happy  race,  securely  6x’d, 
shall  in  thy  presence  live. 

PSALM  103. 

My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love, 
God’s  holy  name  for  ever  bless } 

Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 
and  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

3, 4 ’Tis  he  that  ail  tliy  sins  forgives, 
and  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 
by  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown’tU 
5,  6 He  with  good  things  thy  mouth  sup- 
plies, 

thy  vigour,  eagle-like,  renew's , 

He,  when  the  guiltless  sufferer  cries^ 
his  foe  with  just  revenge  pursues. 

7 God  made  of  old  his  righteous  wayt 
to  Moses  anil  our  fathers  known ; 

His  works,  to  his  eternal  praise, 
were  to  the  sons  of  Jacob  shown. 

8 The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 
and  unexampled  acts  of  grace ; 

His  waken’d  wrath  doth  slowly  move, 
his  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

9, 10  God  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 
but  with  his  anger  quickly  part ; 

And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 
more  by  bis  love  than  our  desert. 

1 1 As  high  as  heaven  its  arch  extendi 
I,  above  this  little  spot  of  clay. 

So  much  his  boundless  love  transcentJl 
the  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 

12, 13  As  far  as  ’tis  from  east  to  we^; 

so  far  has  he  our  sins  removed ; 

Wlio,  with  a father’s  tender  breast, 
lias  such  as  fear’d  him,  always  loved. 

14, 15  For  God,  who  all  our  frame  sur- 
considers  that  we  are  but  clay ; [veys, 
How  fresh  soe’er  we  seem,  our  days 
like  grass  or  flowers  must  fade  aw'ay. 
16, 17  Whilst  the}' are  nipt  with  sudden 
blasts, 

nor  can  we  find  their  former  place ; 
God’s  faithful  mercy  ever  lasts, 
to  tliose  that  fear  hira.and  their  race. 

18  This  shall  attend  on  such  as  still 
proceed  in  his  ajvpoiuted  W2ty ; 


352  psal: 

And  who  not  only  know  his  will, 
but  to  it  just  obedience  pay. 

J9,  20  The  Lord,  the  universal  King", 
in  heaven  has  fix’d  his  lofty  throne : 

To  him,  ye  angels,  praises  sing, 

in  whose  great  strength  his  power  is 
shown. 

Ye  that  his  j ust  commands  obey, 
and  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 

21  Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tribute  pa>> 
who  still  what  he  ordains  fulfil. 

22  Let  every  creature  jointly  bless 

the  mighty  Lord  *,  and  thou,  my  heart, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express, 
and  in  this  concert  bear  thy  part. 
PSALM  104. 

Bless  God,  my  soul:  thou,  Lord, 
alone 

possessest  empire  without  bounds ; 
With  honourthou  art  crown’d,  thy  throne 
eternal  majesty  surrounds. 

2 With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe, 
and  glory  for  a garment  take  j 
Heaven’s  cuiiuiius  Mretch  beyond  the 
globe, 

thy  canopy  of  state  to  make. 

8  God  builds  on  liquid  air,  and  forms 
his  palace  chambers  in  the  skies ', 

The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms 
the  swift-wing’d  steeds  with  which  he 

4 As  bright  as  flame,  as  swift  as  wind, 
his  ministers  heaven’s  palace  fill. 

To  have  their  sundry  tasks  assign’d, 
all  proud  to  serve  their  Sovereign’s  will. 
5, 6 Earth  on  her  centre  1^’d,  he  set,  ' 
her  face  with  waters  overspread  5 
Nor  proudest  mountains  dared  as  yet 
to  lift  above  the  waves  their  head. 

7 But  v/hen  thy  awful  face  appear’d, 
the  insulting  waves  dispersed',  they  fled, 
When  once  thy  thunder’s  voice  they 
heard, 

and  by  their  haste  confess’d  their  dread. 
8 Thence  up  by  secret  tracts  they  creep, 
and,  gushing  from  the  mountain’s  side, 
Through  valleys  travel  to  the  deep, 
appointed  to  receive  their  tide. 

9  There  hast  thou  fix’d  the  ocean’s 
fiounds, 

the  thi^ktehing  surges  to  repel  *, 

That  they  no  more  o’erpass  their  mounds, 
nor  to  a second  deluge  swell. 

PART  II. 

10  Yet  thence  in  smaller  parties  drawn, 
the  sea  rkovers  her  lost  hills; 

And  starting  springs  from  every  lawn 
surprise  the  vales  with  plenteous  rills. 
11  The  field’s  tame  beasts  are  thither  led, 
weary  with  labour,  faint  \Vith  drought  *, 
And  asks  on  wild  mountains  bred 
have  sense  to  find  these  currents  out. 
12  There  shady  trees  from  scorching 
beams 

shelter  to  the  feather’d  throng , 


104. 

They  drink,  and  to  the  bounteous  streams 
return  the  ti'ibute  of  iheir  song. 

13  His  rains  from  heaven  parch’d  hills 

recruit, 

tliat  soon  ti  ansmit  the  liquid  store. 

Till  earth  is  burden’d  with  her  fruit, 
and  nature’s  lap  can  hold  no  more. 

14  Grass,  for  our  cattle  to  devour, 
he  makes  the  growth  of  every  field : 

Herbs,  for  man’s  use,  of  various  power, 
that  either  food  or  physic  yield. 

15  With  cluster’d  grapes  he  crowns  the 

vine, 

to  cheer  man’s  heart,  oppress  d with 
cares ; 

Gives  oil,  that  makes  his  face  to  shine, 
and  com,  that  wasted  strength  repairs. 
PART  III. 

16  The  trees  of  God,  without  the  care 
or  art  of  man,  \yi^h  sap  are  fed : 

The  mountain -cedar  looks  as  fair 
as  those  in  royal  gardens  bred. 

17  Safe  in  the  lofty  cedar’s  ai'ms 
the  wanderers  of  the  air  may  rest ; 

The  hospitable  pine  from  harms 
protects  the  stork,  her  pious  guest. 

18  Wild  goats  the  craggy  rock  ascend, 
its  towering  heights  their  fortress  mk^e. 

Whose  cells  m labyrinths  extend, 
where  feebler  creatuTes  refuge  take. 

19  The  moon’s  inconstant  aspect  show§ 
the  appointed  seasons  of  the  year  j 

The  instmeted  sun  his  duty  knows, 
his  hours  to  rise  and  4isappear. 

20,  21  Darkness  he  makes  the  earth  u> 
shroittd, 

when  forest  beasts  securely  stray ; 
Young  lions  roar  their  wants  aloud 
to  Providence,  that  sends  them  prey. 

22  They  range  all  night, on  slaughter  bent, 
till  summon’d  by  the  rising  morp 

To  skulk  in  dens,  with  one  consent 
the  conscious  ravagers  return. 

23  Forth  to  the  tillage  of  his  soil 
the  husbandman  securely  goes. 

Commencing  with  the  sun  his  toil, 
with  him  returns  to  his  repose. 

24  How  various.  Lord,  thy  works  are 

found ; 

for  which  thj'  wisdom  we  adore ! 

The  earth  is  with  thy  treasure  crown’d, 
till  nature’s  hand  can  grasp  no  more. 
PART  IV. 

25  But  still  the  vast  unfathom’d  main, 
of  wonders  a new  scene  supplies, 

Whose  depths  inhabitants  contain 
of  everj’  foi  m,  and  eveiy  size. 

26  Full-freighted  ships  from  ever>'  port 
there  cut  their  unmolested  way  j 

Leviathau,  whom  there  to  sport 
thou  matl’st,has  compass  there  to  play. 

27  These  various  troops  of  sea  and  land 
in  sense  of  common  want  agree  j 

All  wait  onthv  dispensing  har.d, 
and  have  thifir  daily  alms  from  thee. 


PSALM  105  353 


28  They  gnther'what  ti*y  stores  disperse, 
. without  their  trouVjJe  to  provide  j 
Thou  op’st  thy  hand,  the  universe, 
the  craving-  worldas  all  supply’d. 

£9  Thou  for  a moment  hid’st  thy  face, 
the  numerous  ranks  of  creatures  inourir, 
Thou  tak’st  their  breath,  all  nature’s  race 
forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

60  Again  thou  send’st  thy  Spirit  forth 
, to  inspire  the  mass  with  vital  seed ; 

Nature’s  restored,  and  parent  earth 
smiles  on  her  new-created  breed. 

61  Thus  through  succoesive  ages  stands 
; firm  fix’d  thy  providential  care ; 

Pleased  with  the  work  of  tliy  own  hands, 
thou  dost  the  waste  of  time  repair. 

62  One  look  of  thine,  one  wrathful  look, 
earth’s  panti  ng  breast  with  tej-roi*  fills ; 

I  One  touch  from  thee,  with  clouds  of 
; smoke 

I in  darkness  shrouds  the  proudest  hills. 

I S3  In  praising  God,  while  he  prolongs 
my  lireath,  I will  that  breath  empioj' ; 
S4  And  join  devotion  to  my  songs, 
sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

35  While  sinners  from  earth’s  face  are 
burl’d, 

my  soul,praise  thou  his  holy  name, 

Till  with  my  song  the  listening  world 
join  concert,  and  his  praise  proclaim. 
PSALM  105. 

OFKNDER  thanks,  and  bless  the 
invoke  his  sacred  name*,  [Lordj 
I Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 

Ids  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns; 

his  wondrous  works  rehearse ; 

Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse,  - 
and  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  Almighty  name, 
alone  to  he  adored ; 

And  let  their  hearts  o’orfiow  with  joy, 
that  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 
devoutly  still  implore ; 

And,  wliere  he’s  ever  present,  .seek 
his  face  forevermore. 

5  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have 
keep  thankfully  in  mind ; [wrought 
The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 
and  laws  to  us  assign’d. 

0 Know  ye,  his  servant  Abraham’s  seed, 
and  Jacob’s  chosen  race ; 

7 He’s  still  our  God,  his  judgments  still 
througliout  the  earth  take  place. 

8 His  covenant  he  hath  kept  in  udnd 
for  numerous  ages  past. 

Which  yet  for  thousand  ages  more 
in  equal  force  shall  last. 

0 First  sign’d  to  Abi*a’m,  next,  by  oath 
to  Isaac  made  secure  -, 

10  To  Jacob  and  his  heirs  a law, 
for  ever  to  endure ; 

i 1 That  Canaan’s  land  should  be  their  lot. 
when  yet  but  few  they  were ; 

1 


12  But  few  in  number,  and  those  few 
all  friendless  strangers  there. 

13  In  pilgrimage,  from  realm  to  realm 
securely  they  removed ; 

14  Whilst  proudest  monarchs,  for  their 

severely  he  reproved.  [sakes* 

15  ‘*  These  mine  anointed  are,^  said  he; 
“let  none  my  se'^ants  wrong; 

“ Nor  treat  the  poorest  prophet  ill, 

“ that  does  to  ms  belong.” 

16  A dearth,  at  last,  by  his  command, 
did  through  the  land  prevail; 

Till  corn,  the  chief  support  of  life, 
sustaining  com,  did  fail. 

17  But  his  indulgent  providence 
had  pious  Joseph  sent, 

Sold  into  Kg}  pt,  but  their  death, 
who  sold  him,  to  prevent. 

18  His  feet  with  heavy  chains  were 
with  calumny  his  fame ; [crush’d, 

19  Till  God’s  appointed  time  and  word 
to  his  deliverance  came. 

20  The  king  his  sovereign  order  sent, 
and  rescued  him  with  speed ; 

Whom  private  malice  had  confined, 
the  people’s  ruler  freed- 

21  His  court,  revenues,  realms,  were  ail 
subjected  to  his  will ; 

22  His  greatest  princes  to  control, 
and  teach  his  statesmen  skill. 

PART  II. 

23  To  Egypt  then,  invited  guests, 
half-famish’d  Israel  came; 

And  Jacob  held,  by  royal  grant, 
the  fertile  soil  of  Ham. 

24  The  Almighty  there  with  such  in- 

his  peiqde  muliiply’d,  [crease 

Till  with  their  proud  oppressors  they 
in  strength  and  number  vied.  ! 

25  Their  vast  increase  the  Egyptians’ 

with  jealous  anger  fired,  [heaits 

Till  they  his  servants  to  destroy 
by  treaclierousarfs  conspired. 

26  His  servant  Moses  then  he  sent, 
his  chosen  Aaron  too, 

27  Em{X)wer’d  v,  ith  signs  and  miracles, 
to  prove  their  mission  true. 

28  He  call’d  for  <larkness,  darkness  came, 
nature  his  summons  knew; 

29  Each  stream  and  lake,  transform’d  to 

the  wandering  fishes  slew.  [blood, 

30  In  putrid  floods,  throughout  the  land, 
the  j)est  of  frogs  was  bred  ; 

From  noisome  fens  sent  up  U)  croak 
at  Pharaoh’s  board  and  bed. 

31  He  gave  the  sign,  and  swarms  of  flies 
came  down  in  cloudy  hosts; 

Whilst  earth’s  enliven’d  dust  below 
bred  lice  through  all  their  coasts. 

32  He  sent  them  battering  hail  for  rain, 
and  fire  for  cooling  dew; 

33  He  smote  their  vines, and  forest  plant** 
atul  gai’den’s  pride  o’erthrew. 

31  He  sjiaUe  the  word,  and  locustf  caxne^ 
end  caterpillars  join’d  > 


S54 

They  preyM  upen  the  poor  remains 
the  storm  had  iett  behind. 

35  From  trees  to  herbage  they  descend, 
no  verdant  thing  they  sparer 

But,  like  the  naked  fallow  fieia, 
leave  all  the  pastures  bare. 

36  From  fields  to  villages  and  towns, 
commission’d  vengeance  flew  *, 

One  fatal  stroke  their  eldest  hopes 
and  strength  of  Egypt  slew. 

37  He  bro’t  his  servants  forth,  ennch  d 
with  Egypt’s  borrow’d  wealtn  j 

Jina,  what  transcends  all  treasure  else, 
enrich’d  with  vigorous  health. 

S3  Egypt  rejoiced,  in  hope.s  to  find 
her  plagites  with  them  removed ; 
Taught  dearly  now  to  fear  worse  lUs 

by  those  already  proved. 

59  Their  shrouding  canopy  by  day 
a journeying  cloud  was  spread  j 
A fiery  pillar  all  the  night 
their  desert  marches  led. 

40  They  long’d  for  flesh  *,  with  evening 

quails 

he  furnish’d  every  tent  •, 

From  heaven’s  higli  granai7,  each  mom, 

the  bread  of  angels  sent.  . 

41  He  smote  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast 
pour’d  forth  a gusliing  tide  ; 

Whose  flowing  stream,  where’er  they 
march’d, 

the  desert’s  drought  supply  d- 

42  For  still  he  did  on  Abra?m’s  faith 
and  ancient  league  reflect  *, 

43  He  brought  his  people  forth  with  joy, 

with  triumph  his  elect.  , , . „ 

44  Quite  rooting  out  their  heathen  toes 
from  Canaan’s  fertile  soil. 

To  them  in  cheap  possession  gave 
thefmitof  other’s  toil  ; 

45  That  they  his  statutes  might  observe 
his  sacred  laws  obey : 

For  benefits  so  vast,  let  us 
our  songs  of  praise  repay. 

PSALM  106. 

O RENDER  thanks  to  Ood  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  5 
Whose  mercy  fi^m  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last, 
li  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  onlv  vast,  but  numberless  [ 

What  rnortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

S Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 

Who  mmi  thy  judgments  never  stray : 
Who  know  what’s  right',  nor  only  so, 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4 Extend  to  me  that  favour.  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford ; 

When  thou  return’s!  to  set  t’nem  fi’ee, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

.5  0 may  1 worthy  prove  to  see 
Thv  saints  in  full  jirospei'iiy  j 
That  I the  jovfid  choir  may  join, 
i count  thy  people’.^  triuinoU  mine. 


PSALM  106.  0 


€ But  jih  1 can  w^e  expect  such  grace, 

Of  parents  vile  the  viler  race  5 
Who  their  misdeeds  have  acted  o er, 

And  with  new  crimes  increased  the  score. 

7 Ingrateful,  tlxey  no  longer  thought 
On  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought; 

The  UedSeathey  no  sooner  view  d, 

Than  they  their  base  distrust  renew’d. 

8 Yet  he,  to  vindicate  his  name. 

Once  more  to  their  deliverance  came; 

To  make  his  sovereign  power  be  known. 
That  he  is  God,  and  he  alone. 

9 To  right  and  left,  at  his  command, 

The  parting  deep  disclosed  her  sand ; 
Where  firm  and  dry  the  passage  lay, 

As  thro’  some  parch’d  and  desert  way. 

10  Thus  rescued  from  their  foes  they 

were, 

Who  closely  press’d  upon  their  rear ; 

11  Whose  rage  pursued  them  to  those 

j waves. 

That  proved  the  rash  pursuers’  graves. 

' 12  The  watei-y  mountains’  sudden  tall 
O’erwhelm’d  proud  Pharaoh, host  and  all; 
This  proof  did  stupid  Israel  move 
To  own  Goil’s  trutli,  and  praise  liis  love. 
PART  II. 

13  But  soon  these  wonders  they  forgot, 
And  for  his  counsel  waited  not ; 

14  But  lusting  in  the  wilderness, 

Did  him  with  fresh  temptations  press. 

15  Strong  food  at  their  request  he  sent. 
But  made  their  sin  their  punishment ; 

16  Yet  still  his  saints  they  did  oppose. 

The  priest  and  prophet  whom  he  chose. 

17  But  earth,  the  quarrel  to  de<?ide, 

Her  vengeful  jaws  extending  wide, 

Raslt  Dathan  to  her  centre  drew. 

With  proud  Abiram’s  factious  crew. 

18  The  rest  of  those  who  did  conspire 
To  kindle  wild  sedition’s  fire, 

With  all  their  impious  train,  became 
A prey  to  heaven’s  devouring  flame. 

19  Near  Horeb’s  mount  a calf  they  made, 
And  to  the  molten  image  pray’d ; 

20  Adoring  what  their  hands  did  frame. 
They  changed  their  gloi*y  to  them  shame. 

21  Their  God  and  Saviour  they  forgot,  . 
And  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought ; 

22  Ilis  signs  in  Ham’s  astonish’d  coast, 
And  where  proud  Pharaoh’s  troops  were 

23  Thus  urged  jiis  vengeful  hand  herearM, 
But  Moses  ill  the  breach  appear’d ; 

The  saint  did  for  the  rebels  pray. 

And  turn’d  heaven’s  kindled  wrath  away 

24  Yet  they  his  pleasant  land  despised, 
Nor  his  repeated  promise  prized, 

25  Nor  did  the  Almighty’s  voice  obey; 
But  when  God  said,  Go  up,  would  stay. 

26  This  seal’d  their  doom,  without  re- 

dress, 

To  perish  in  the  wilderness ; 

27  Or  eiie  to  be  by  htaihcns’ liands 

ami  scautu  'd  the  lands. 


355 


PSALM  107. 


PART  III. 

23  Vet  uiirecJaini’d,  this  stubborn  race 
Baal- Peer’s  worsliip  did  embrace*, 
Became  bis  impious  g^uests,  and  fed 
On  sacrifices  to  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  persisted  to  provoke 
Uod’s  veng-eance  to  the  final  stroke: 

’Tis  come — the  deadly  pest  is  come, 

To  execute  their  jgeneral  doom. 

30  But  Phi ueas,  fired  with  holy  rage, 
TJ)e  Almighty  vengeance  to  assuage, 
Did,  by  two  bold  offenders’  fall, 
Theadmement  make  that  ransom’d  all. 

31  As  him  a heavenly  zeal  had  moved, 
So  heaven  tlie  zealous  act  approved  5 
To  him  confirming,  and  his  race. 

The  priesthood  he  so  well  did  grace. 

32  At  iMeribah  God’s  wrath  the}'^  moved, 
W'ho  Moses,  for  their  sakes, reproved ; 

33  Whose  patient  soul  they  did  provoke. 
Till  rashly  the  meek  j)roj)het  spoke. 

34  Nor,  when  possess’d  of  Canaan’s  land. 
Did  they  })erfoj‘m  their  Lord’s  command. 
Nor  his  commission’d- sword  employ 
I’he  guilty  nations  to  destroy. 

35  Not  only  spared  the  pagan  crew, 

But,  minglkig,  learnt  their  vices  too  5 
3fi  And  worship  to  those  idols  paid, 
W^lnch  them  to  fatal  snares  betray’d. 

37,  38  To  devils  they  did  sacrifice 
Their  chiklren,w*ith  relentless  eyes  *, 
Apprf)ac.h’d  their  altars  through  a flood 
Ut  their  ov\  n sons’  and  daughters’  blood. 
Nocheayier  victims  would  appease 
Canaan’s  remorseless  deities; 

No  blood  her  idols  reconcile. 

But  that  which  did  the  land  defile. 

PART  IV. 

59  Nor  did  these  savage  cruellies 
The  harden’d  reprobates  suffice; 

For  after  their  heart’s  lust  they  went, 
And  daily  did  new  crimes  invent. 

40  But  sins  of  such  infernal  hue 
God’s:  wrath  against  his  people  drew. 
Till  he,  their  once  indulgent  Lord, 

His  owm  inheritance  abhorr’d. 

41  He  them  defenceless  did  expose 
To  their  insidting  heathen  foes; 

And  made  them  on  the  triumph  w ait 

< >f  those  w ho  bore  them  greatest  hate. 

42  Nor  thus  his  indignation  ce.ased ; 
Their  list  of  tyrants  still  increased, 

Till  they,  w ho  Goa’s  mild  sway  declined, 
Were  made  the  vassals  of  mankind. 

43  Yet  when, distress'd,  they  did  repent. 
His  anger  did  as  oft  relent ; 

[ But  freed, they  did  his  wrath  provoke, 
j Renew’d  their  sins,  and  he  their  yoke. 

44  Nor  yet  implacable  he  proved, 

Nor  heard  their  wretched  cries  upmoved; 

45  But  did  to  mind  his  promise  ^ring, 

I And  mercy’s  inexhausted  spring! 

1 46  Coin)>assion  too  he  did  impart 

! E’en  10  iheir  foes’  obdurate  heart  j 


And  pity  for  their  sufferings  bred 
In  those  who  them  to  bondage  led. 

47  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  Israel’s  bands 
Together  bring  from  heathen  lands : 

So  to  thy  name  our  thanks  w e’ll  raise, 
And  ever  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

48  Let  Israel’s  God  be  ever  bless’d, 

His  name  eternally  confess’d; 

Let  all  his  saints  with  full  accord. 

Sing  loud  Amens — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
PSALM  107. 

TO  God  your  grateful  voices  raise, 
who  does  your  daily  Patron  prove ; 
And  let  your  never-ceasing  praise 
attend  on  his  eternal  love. 

2, 3 Let  those  give  thanks,  whom  he  from 
bands 

of  proud  oppressing  foes  released ; 

And  brought  them  back  fiom  distant 
lands, 

from  north  and  south, and  west  and  east. 
4,  5 Thro’  lonely  desert  ways  they  went, 
nor  could  a peopled  city  find ; 

Till  quite  with  thirst  and  hunger  spent, 
their  fainting  souls  within  them  pined, 
6 Then  soon  to  God’s  indulgent  ear, 
did  tliey  their  mournful  cry  address ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafed  to  hear, 
and  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress, 
7 From  crooked  paths  he  led  them  forth, 
and  in  the  certain  way  did  guide 
To  wealthy  towns,  of  great  resort, 
where  all  their  wants  were  well  sup- 
ply’d. 

8 O then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 
would  God, for  this  his  goodness, praise; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
thro’out  the  wondering  world  displays’. 
9 For  he  from  heaven  the  sad  estate 
of  longing  souls  with  pity  views ; 

To  hungry  souls,  that  pant  for  meat, 
his  gootlness  dailv  food  renews. 

PART  II. 

10  Some  lie,  with  darkness  compass’d 
round, 

in  death’s  uncomfortable  shade, 

And  with  unwieldy  fetters  bound, 
by  pressing  cares  more  heavy  nmde. 

11,  12  Because  God’s  counsels  they 
defy’d, 

and  lightly  prized  his  holy  word, 

With  these  afllictions  they  were  try’d ; 

they  fell,  and  none  could  help  afford. 

13  Then  soon  to  God’s  indulgent  ear 
did  they  their  mournful  cry  address, 
Who  graciously  vouchsafed  to  hear, 
and  freed  them  fromtheirdeepdislress. 
14  From  dismal  dungeons,  dark  as  night, 
and  shades,  as  black  as  death’s  abode, 
He  brought  them  forth  to  cheerful  light, 
and  welcome  liberty  bestow’d. 

15  0 then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 
would  God, for  this  his  goodness,praise ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
thro’oul  the  wonUerirg  w&rlU  displays,’ 


PSALM  lOS. 


356 

IG  For  he,  with  his  Almighty  hand, 
the  gates  of  brass  in  pieces  broke  5 

Nor  could  the  massy  bars  withstand, 
or  temper’d  steel  resist  his  stroke. 

PART  III. 

17  Remorseless  wretches,  void  of  sense, 
with  bold  transgressions  God  defy  j 

And, for  their  multiply’d  offence, 
oppress’d  with  sore  diseases  lie. 

1 8 Their  soul, a prey  to  pain  and  fear, 
abhors  to  taste  the  choicest  meats; 

Anti  they  by  fdint  degrees  draw  near 
to  death’s  inhospitable  gates. 

19  Then  straight  to  God’s  indulgent  ear 
do  they  their  mournful  cry  address ; 
ho  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear, 
and  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

20  He  all  their  sad  distempers  heals, 
his  word  both  health  and  safety  gives; 

And,  when  all  human  succour  fails, 
from  near  destruction  them  retrieves. 

21  0 then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 
would  God, for  this  his  goodness, praise; 

And  for  the  mighty  works  which  Im 
thro’out  the  wondering  world  displays! 

22  With  offerings  let  his  altar  flame, 
whilst  they  their  grateful  thanks  ex- 
press. 

And  w ith  loud  joy  his  holy  name, 
for  all  his  acts  of  wonder,  bless. 

PART  IV. 

23,  24  They  that  in  ships,  with  courage 
bold', 

o’er  swelling  waves  their  trade  pursue, 

Do  God’s  aniazing  works  behold, 
and  in  the  deep  his  wonders  view. 

25  No  sooner  his  command  is  past, 
than  forth  the  dreadful  tempest  flies, 

VVhicli  sw  eeps  the  sea  with  rapid  haste, 
and  makes  the  stormy  billows  rise. 

26  Sometimes  the  ships,  toss’d  up  to 

heaven, 

on  tops  of  mountain  waves  appear ; 

Then  down  the  steep  abyss  are  driven, 
whilst  every  soul  dissolves  with  fear. 

27  They  reel  and  stagger  to  and  fro, 
like  men  with  fumes  of  wine  oppress’d ; 

Nor  do  the  skilful  seamen  know 
which  way  to  steer,  what  course  is  best 

28  Then  straightto  God’s  indulgent  ear 
they  d()  their  mournful  cry  address ; 

Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear, 
and  frees  them  from  theirdeep  distress. 

29, 30  He  tloes  the  raging  storm  appease, 
and  makes  the  billows  calm  and  still ; 

With, joy  they  see  their  fury  cease, 
mid  their  intended  course  fulfil. 

3a  0 then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 
w'ould  God,  for  this  his  goodness, praise; 

And  fo.”  the  mighty  works  which  lie 
thro’out  the  wondering  world  displays  ! 

32  Let  them,  where  all  the  tribes  resort, 
advance  to  heaven  his  glorious  name, 

And  in  the  elders’  sovereign  court, 

witii  one  consent  his  praise  proclaim. 


PART  V. 

33,  34  A fniitful  land,  w'here  streams 
abound, 

God’s  just  revenge,  if  people  sin, 

Will  turn  to  dry  and  barren  grouna, 
to  punish  those  that  dwell  therein. 

35,  36  The  parch’d  and  desert  heath  he 
makes 

to  flow  with  streams  and  sjM’inging 
wells. 

Which  for  his  lot  the  hungry  takes, 
and  in  strong  cities  safely  dwells. 

37,38  He  sows  the  field,  the  vineyard 
plants, 

which  gratefully  his  toil  repay ; 

Nor  can,  whilst  God  his  blessing  grants, 
his  fruitful  seed  or  stock  decay. 

39  But  when  his  sins  heaven’s  wrath 

provoke. 

His  health  and  substance  fade  away ; 
He  feels  the  oppressor’s  galling  yoke, 
arnl  is  of  grief  the  wretched  prey. 

40  The  prince  that  slights  what  God  com 

mands, 

exposed  to  scorn, must  quit  his  throne; 
And  over  wild  and  desert  lands, 
where  no  path  offers,  stray  alone : 

41  Whilst  God,  from  all  afflicting  cares, 
sets  up  the  humble  man  on  high. 

And  makes,  in  time,  his  numerous  heirs 
with  his  increasing  flocks  to  vie. 

42,  43  Then  sinners  shall  have  nought  to 
say, 

the  just  a decent  joy  shall  show; 

The  wise  these  strange  events  shallweigh, 
and  thence  God’s  goodness  fully  know 
PSALM  108. 

OG0D,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 
to  magnify  thy  name ; 

My  tongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 
shall  celebrate  thy  fame, 

2 Awake, my  lute ; nor  thou,  my  harp, 
thy  warbling  notes  delay ; 

Whilst  I with  early  hymns  of  joy 
prevent  the  dawning  day. 

3 To  all  the  listening  tribes,  0 Lord 
thy  wonders  I will  tell, 

And  to  those  nations  sing  thy  praise, 
that  round  about  us  dwell ; 

4 Because  thy  mercy’s  boundless  height 
the  highest  heaven  ti'anscemis. 

And  far  beyond  the  aspiring  clouds 
thy  faithful  truth  extends, 

5 Be  thou,  0 God,  ex'.iltecl  high 
above  the  starry  frame; 

And  let  the  world,  with  one  consent, 
confess  thy  glorious  name. 

6 That  all  thy  chosen  people  thee 
their  Saviour  may  declai  e ; 

Let  thy  right  hand  protect  me  stifl. 

and  answer  thou  my  prayer. 

7 Since  God  himself  hath  s;u<l  tlie  word, 
whose  promise  cannot  fail. 

With  joy  I Sechem  will  divide 
and  measure  Succoth’  vale. 


8 Gilead  is  mine,  Manasseh  too, 
and  Ephraim  owns  ray  cause ; 

Their  strengthmy  regal  power  supports, 
and  J udah  gives  my  laws. 

9 Moab  I’ll  make  my  servile  drudge, 
on  vanquish’d  Edom  tread  *, 

And  through  the  proud  PhiUstine  lands 
my  conquering  banners  spread. 

10  By  whose  support  and  aid  shall  I 
their  weH-fenced  city  gain  ? 

Who  will  my  troops  securely  lead 
through  Edom’s  guarded  plain  ? 

11  Lord,  wilt  not  thou  assist  our  arms, 
which  late  thou  didst  forsake  ? 

And  wilt  not  thou  of  these  our  hosts 
once  more  the  guidance  take  f 

12  O to  thy  servant  in  distress 
thy  speedy  succour  send  *, 

For  vain  it  is  on  human  aid 
for  safety  to  depend. 

j 13  Then  valiant  acts  shall  we  perfiarm, 
if  thou  thy  power  disclose  j 
For  God  it  is,  and  God  alone, 
that  treads  down  all  our  foes. 

PSALM  109. 

OG0D,  whose  fomer  mercies  make 
my  constant  praise  tliy  due. 

Hold  not  thy  peace,  but  my  ^d  state 
with  wonted  favour  view : 

2  For  sinful  men, with  lying  lips, 
deceitful  speeches  frame. 

And  with  their  study *d  slander  seek 
to  wound  ray  spotless  fame. 

3  Their  restless  hatred  prompts  them  still 
malicious  lies  to  spread  ; 

And  all  against  my  life  combine, 
by  causeless  fury  led. 

4  Those  whom  with  tenderest  love  I 
my  chief  opposers  are  5 fused 

Whilst  I,  of  other  friends  bereft, 
resort  to  thee  by  prayer. 

5  Since  mischief,  for  the  good  I did, 
their  strange  reward  does  prove. 

And  hatred’s  the  return  they  make 
for  undissembled  love : 

6  Their  guilty  leaders  shall  be  made 
to  some  ill  man  a slave  j 
And,  when  he’s  try’d,  his  mortal  foe 
for  his  accuser  have. 

7  His  guilt,  when  sentence  is  pronounced, 
sball  meet  a dreadful  fate. 

Whilst  his  rejected  prayer  but  serves 
his  crimes  to  aggravate. 

8  He,  snatch’d  by  some  untimely  fate, 
sha’n’t  live  out  half  his  days ; 

Another,  by  divine  decree, 
shall  on  his  oflice  seize. 

9, 10  His  seed  shall  orphans  be,  his  wife 
a widow,  plunged  in  grief ; 

His  vagrant  children  beg  their  bread, 
where  none  can  give  relief. 

11  His  ill-got  riches  shall  be  made 
to  usurers  a prey  5 
The  fruit  of  all  his  toil  shall  be 
by  strangers  borne  away. 


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12  None  shall  be  fbuiid  that  to  his  wants 
theii’ mercy  wdll  extend. 

Or  to  his  helpless  orphan  seed 
the  least  assistance  lend. 

13  A swift  destniction  soon  shall  seize 
on  his  unhappy  race  *, 

And  the  next  age  his  hated  name 
sliall  utterly  deface. 

14  The  vengeance  of  his  father’s  sins 
upon  his  head  shall  fall ; 

God  on -his  mother’s  crimes  shall  think, 
and  punish  him  for  all. 

15  All  these,  in  hoirid  order  rank’d, 

\ before  the  Lord  shall  stand, 

Till  his  fierce  anger  quite  cuts  off 
their  memory  from  the  land. 

PART  II. 

16  Because  he  never  mercy  show’d, 
but  still  the  poor  oppress’d  5 

And  sought  to  slay  the  helpless  man, 
with  heavy  woes  distress’<l: 

17  Therefore  the  curse  he  loved  to  vent 
shall  his  own  portion  prove  j 

And  blessing,  which  he  still  abhorr’d, 
shall  far  from  him  remove. 

18  Since  he  in  cursing  took  such  pride, 
like  water  it  shall  spread 

Through  sdl  his  veins,  and  stick  like  oil, 
with  which  his  bones  are  fed. 

19  This,  like  a poison’d  robe,  shall  still 
bis  craistant  covering  be, 

Or  an  envenom’d  belt,  from  which 
he  never  shall  be  free. 

20  Thus  shall  the  Lord  reward  all  those 
that  ill  to  me  design  5 

That  with  malicious  false  reports 
against  my  life  combine. 

21  But  for  thy  glorious  name,  0 God, 

do  thou  deliver  me ; , 

And  for  thy  plenteous  mercy’s  sake, 
preseiwe  and  set  me  free. 

22  For  I, to  utmost  straits  reduced, 
am  void  of  all  relief; 

My  heart  is  wounded  with  distress, 
and  quite  pierced  through  with  grief, 

23  I like  an  evening  shade  decline, 
which  vanishes  apace ; 

Like  locusts,  up  and  down  I’m  toss’d, 
and  have  no  certain  place. 

24,  25  My  knees  with  fasting  are  grow® 
my  body  lank  and  lean ; [weak. 

All  that  behold  me  shake  their  heads, 
and  treat  me  with  disdain. 

26, 27  But  for  thy  mercy’s  sake,  O Lord 
do  thou  my  foes  withstand ; 

That  all  may  see  ’tis  thy  own  act, 
the  work  of  tliy  right  hand. 

28  Then  let  them  curse,  so  thou  but  blesi, 
let  shame  the  portion  be 

Of  all  that  my  destruction  seek, 
while  I rejoice  in  thee. 

29  My  foes  shall  with  disj^race  be  clothed 
and,  spite  of  all  his  pri<?e, 

His  own  confusion,  like  a cloak, 

I the  guilty  wretch  shall  hide. 


PSALM  109. 


35$  PSALM  110,  111,  112,  113. 


sio  But  Ijto  God,  In  grateful  thanks, 
my  cheerful  voice  will  raise ; 

And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 
set  forth  his  noble  praise. 

31  For  him  the  poor  shall  always  find 
their  sure  and  constant  friend  j 
And  he  shall  from  unrig-hteous  dooms 
their  guiltless  souls  defend. 

PSALM  110. 

The  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake. 
Till  I thy  foes  thy  footstool  make, 

2 “ sit  thou  in  state  at  my  right  hand: 

“ Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  be, 

“ And  all  thy  proud  opposers  see 
“ subjected  to  thy  Just  command. 

3 “ Thee,  in  thy  power’s  triumphant  day, 
« The  willing  iiations  shall  obey : 

“and,  when  thy  rising  beams  they 
“ view, 

“ Shall  all,  redeem’d  from  error’s  night, 

‘ Appear  as  numberless  and  bright 
“ as  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew.” 
tThe  Lord  hath  sworn, nor  sworn  in  vain. 
That,  like  Melchisedech’s,  thy  reign 
and  priesthood  shall  no  period  know : 

5 No  proud  competitor  to  sit 
At  thy  right  hand  will  he  permit, 
but  in  his  wi'ath  crown’d  heads  o’er- 
throw. 

6 The  sentenced  heathen  he  shall  slay, 
And  fill  with  carcases  his  way,  " 
till  he  hath  struck  earth’s  tyrants  dead ; 
7 But  in  the  high-way  brooks  shall  first, 
Like  a poor  pilgrim,  slake  his  thirst, 
and  then  in  triumph  raise  his  head. 
PSALM  in. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lordj  our  God  t<5 
praise 

My  soul  her  utmost  powers  shall  raise*, 

W ith  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2 His  v/orks,  for  greatness  tho’  renown’d. 
His  wondrous  works  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright. 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 

3 His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame. 
And  universal  glory  claim ; 

Ills  trutli,  confirm’d  through  ages  past. 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4 By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin’d^ 

To  keep  his  wondrous  works  in  mind  *, 
And  to  posterity  record. 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

5 His  hountv,  like  a ftowing  tide, 

Has  all  bis  servajifs’  wants  supply’d ; 
Axid  he  will  ever  keep  in  mind 
His  covenant  with  /tmr  fathers  sign’d, 
f At  once  astonish’d  and  o’erjoy’d, 

They  sa  w his  matchless  power  employ’d, 
V7herebv  the  heathen  were  suppress’d, 
And  we  their  heritage  possess’d. 

7 Just  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands. 
Immutable  are  his  commands, 

0 By  truth  and  equity  sustain’d, 

Aj)d  for  eternal  rules  ordain’d. 


9 He  set  his  saints  from  bondage  free^  ' 
And  then  establish’d  his  decree. 

For  ever  to  remain  the  same : 

Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 
lOWbo  wisdom’s  sacred  prize  would  win, 
Must  with  the  fear  of  God  begin : 
Immortal  praise  and  heavenly  skill  ^ 

Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  wiL 
PSALM  112. 
HALLELUJAH. 

TH  ATman  is  bless’d  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law  \ 

2  His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown’d. 
And  with  successive  honours  crown’d. 

3  His  house,  the  seat  of  wealth, shall  be 
An  inexhausted  treasury : 

His  justice,  free  from  all  decay. 

Shall  blessings  to  his  heirs  convey. 

4  The  soul  that’s  fill’d  with  virtue’s  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction’s  night  *, 

To  pity  the  distress’d  inclined. 

As  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 

5  His  liberal  favours  he  extends, 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends  , 

Yet  what  his  charity  impairs. 

He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

6  Beset  with  threatening  dangers  round, 
Unmoved  shall  he  maintain  his  ground 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  flourish  when  he  sleeps  in  dust. 

7  111  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart,  that,  fix’d  on  God  relies : 

8  On  safety’s  rock  he  sits  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies. 

9  His  hands, while  they  his  alms  bestow’d, 
His  glory’s  future  harvest  sow’d. 

Whence  he  shall  reap  wealth,  fame,  re- 
A temporal  and  eternal  crown,  [nown 
10  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony  *, 

While  their  unrighteous  hopes  decay, 
And  vanish  with  themselves  away. 
PSALM  113. 

Ye  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord, 
The  triumphs  of  his  name  record  \ 

2  his  sacred  name  for  ever  bless : 

3  Where’er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 
due  praise  to  his  great  name  address. 

4  God  thro’  the  world  extends  his  sway : 
The  regions  of  eternal  day 
but  shadows  of  his  glory  are : 

5  With  him  whose  majesty  excels, 

Who  made  the  heaven  in  which  he 
dwells, 

let  no  created  power  compare. 

6  Though  ’tis  beneatJi  his  state  to  view 
In  highest  heaven  what  angels  do, 
yet  he  to  earth  vouchsafes  his  care : 

He  takes  the  needy  from  his  cell. 
Advancing  him  in  courts  to  ilwell, 
comi>anion  to  the  greatest  there. 

7  When  childless  families  <lespair. 

He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir, 
to  rescue  their  expiring  name  j 


PSALM  114,  115,  11(>. 

Makes  her  that  barren  was,  to  bear, 

And  joyfully  her  fniit  to  real* ; 

O then  extol  his  matchless  fame ! 

PSALM  114. 

WHEN  Israel,  by  the  Almighty  led, 
enrich’d  with  their  oppressors’ spoU, 

From  Egypt  march’d,  and  Jacob’s  seed 
from  bondage  in  a foreign  soil } 

2  Jehovah,  for  his  residence, 
chose  out  imperial  Judah’s  tent. 

His  mansion  royal,  and  from  thence 
through  Israel’s  camp  his  orders  sent. 

3  The  distant  sea  with  terror  saw, 
and  from  the  Almighty’s  presence  fled } 

Old  Jordan’s  streams,  surprised  with  awe, 
retreated  to  their  fountain’s  head. 

4  The  taller  mountains  skipp’d  like  rams, 
when  danger  near  the  fold  they  hear  j 
The  hills  skipp’d  after  them,like  iambs 
affrighted  by  their  leader’s  fear. 

5  Osea!  what  made  your  tide  withdraw, 
and  naked  leave  your  oozy  bed  f 
Why,  Jordan,  against  nature’s  law, 
recoil’dst  thou  to  thy  fountain’s  head  :* 

6  Why,  mountains,  did  ye  skip,  like  rams 
when  danger  does  approach  the  fold  f 
Why  after  you,  the  hills,  like  lambs 
when  they  their  leader’s  flight  behold  ? 

7  Earth,  tremble  on;  well  may’st  thou  fear 
thy  Lord  and  Maker’s  face  to  see ; 

When  Jacob’s  awful  God  draws  near, 

'tis  time  for  earth  and  seas  to  flee : 

8  To  flee  from  God,  who  nature’s  law 
confirms  and  cancels  at  his  will ; 

Who  springs  from  flinty  rocks  can  draw, 
and  thirsty  vales  with  water  fill. 

PSALM  115. 

Lord,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share, 
but  to  thy  sacred  name 
Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy’s  sake, 
and  truth’s  eternal  fame. 

2 Why  should  the  heathen  crj',  Where’s 
the  God  whom  we  adore  ? [now 
3 Convince  them  that  in  heaven  thou  art, 
and  uncontroll’d  thy  power. 

4  Their  gods  but  gold  and  silvei*  are, 
the  works  of  mortal  hands ; 

5  With  speechless  mouth  and  sightless 
the  molten  idol  stands.  [eyes 

6  The  pageant  has  both  ears  and  nose, 
but  neither  hears  nor  smells ; 

7  Its  hands  and  feet  nor  feel  nor  move ; 

no  life  within  it  dwells. 

8  Such  senseless  stocks  they  are,  that  we 
can  nothing  like  them  find, 

But  those  who  on  their  help  rely, 
and  them  for  gods  design’d. 

^ 0 Israel,  make  the  Lord  your  trust, 
who  is  your  help  and  shield ; 

10  Priests,  Levites,  trust  in  him  alone, 
who  only  help  can  yield. 

11  Let  all  who  truly  tear  the  Lord, 
on  him  they  fear  rely ; 

Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 

*ad  all  their  wants  supply 


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12, 13  Of  us  he  oft  has  mindful  been, 
and  Israel’s  house  will  bless , 

Priests,  Leviles,  proselytes,  even  all 
who  his  great  name  confess. 

14  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 
increase  of  blessings  bring ; 

15  Thrice  happy  you,  who  favourites  are 
of  this  Almighty  King ! 

16  Heaven’s  highest  orb  of  glorj'  he 
his  empire’s  seat  design’d ; 

And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth 
a portion  to  mankind. 

17  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep, 
to  him  no  praise  afford ; 

18  But  we  will  bless  forevermore 
our  ever-living  Lord. 

PSALM  116. 

My  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 
entirely  is  possest 

Because  the  Lord  vouchsafed  to  hear 
the  voice  of  my  request. 

2 Since  he  has  now  his  ear  inclined, 

I never  will  despair; 

But  still  in  all  the  straits  of  life 
to  him  address  my  prayer. 

3 With  deadly  sorrow  s compass’d  rouiu[, 
with  pains  of  hell  oppress’d ; 

When  trouble  seized  my  aching  heart, 
and  anguish  rack’d  my  breast : 

4 On  God’s  Almighty  name  I call’d, 
and  thus  to  him  I pray’d, 

“ Lord,  I beseech  thee,  save  my  soul, 

“ With  sorrow  quite  dismay’d.” 

5,6  How  just  and  merciful  is  God  I 
how  gracious  is  the  Lord ! 

Who  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 
does  timely  help  afford. 

7 Then, free  from  pensive  cares,  my  sold, 
resume  thy  wonted  rest ; 

For  God  has  wondrously  to  thee 
his  bounteous  love  exprest. 

8 When  death  alarm’d  me,  he  yenloved 
my  dangers  and  my  fears ; , 

My  feet  from  falling  he  secured, 
and  dry’d  my  eyes  from  tears. 

9 Therefore  my  life’s  remaining  year^i, 
which  God  to  me  shall  lend. 

Will  I in  praises  to  his  name, 
and  in  his  service  spend. 

10, 11  In  God  I trusted,  and  of  hira 
in  greatest  straits  did  boast ; 

For  in  my  flight  all  hopes  of  aid 
from  faithless  men  w ere  los„ 

12,  13  Then  what  return  to  him  shall  I 
for  all  his  goodness  make  ? 

I’ll  praise  his  name,  and  with  glad  zeal 
the  cup  of  blessing  take. 

14, 15  I’ll  pay  my  vows  among  his  saints, 
whose  blood,  howe’er  despised 
By  wicked  men,  in  God’s  account 
is  always  highly  prized. 

16  By  vaiious  ties,  O Lord,  must  1 
to  thy  dominion  bow ; 

Thy  humble  Imndmaid’s  son  before* 
thy  ransom’d  captive  now 


PSALM  117,  118,  119. 


360 

17,18  To  ttiee  I’ll  offerings  bring  of 
and, will  1st  I bless  thy  name,  [praise 
The  just  performance  of  my  vows 
to ‘all  til  V saints  proclaim. 

19  They  in  Jerusalem  shall  meet, 
and  in  thy  house  shall  join. 

To  bless  thy  name  with  one  consent, 
and  mix  their  songs  with  mine. 

PSALM  117. 

WITH  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 
to  heaven  tlieir  voices  raise } 

Let  all,  inspired  with  godly  mirth, 
sing  solemn  hymns  of  praise. 

2 (rod’s  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound, 
his  truth  shall  ne’er  decay  j 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

PSALM  118. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 
his  mercies  ne’er  decay  y 
That  his  kind  favours  ever  last, 
let  thankful  Israel  say. 

8,  4 Their  sense  of  his  eternal  love 
let  Aaron’s  bouse  express*, 

And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 
that  fear  the  Lord  confess. 

5 To  God  I made  my  humble  moan, 
with  troubles  quite  oppress’d  *, 

And  he  released  me  from  my  slraats, 
and  granted  my  request. 

G Since  therefore  God  does  on  my  side 
so  graciously  appear , 

Why  should  the  vain  attempts  of  men 
possess  my  soul  with  fear  ? 

7 Since  God  with  those  that  aid  my  cause 
vouchsafes  my  part  to  take, 

To  all  my  foes  I need  not  doubt 
a just  return  to  make. 

8,  9 For  better  ’tis  to  trust  in  God, 
and  have  the  Lord  our  friend, 

Than  on  the  greatest  human  power 
for  safety  to  depend. 

10,  11  Though  many  nations,  closely 
leagued, 

did  oft  beset  me  round  *, 

Yet,  bv  his  boundless  power  sustain’d, 

I did  their  strength  confound. 

12  They  swarm’d  like  bees,  andyet  their 
was  but  a short-lived  blazb  5 [rage 
For  whilst  on  God  I still  rely’d, 

I vanquish’d  them  with  ease. 

13  When  all  united  press’d  me  hard, 
in  hopes  to  make  me  fall. 

The  Lord  vouchsafed  to  take  my  part, 
and  save  me  from  them  all. 

14  The  honour  of  my  strange  escape 
to  him  alone  belongs  *, 

He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  strength, 
he  oniy  claims  my  songs. 

15  Joy  tills  the  dwelling  of  the  just, 
whom  God  has  saved  from  harm  j 
I'or  wondrous  things  are  brought  to  pass 
bv  his  Almighty  arm. 

16  He,  by  his  owm  resistless  power, 
lias  eiMiless  honour  wot',  j, 


The  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand 
amazing  works  has  done. 

17  God  w ill  not  suffer  me  to  fall, 
but  still  prolongs  my  days*, 

That,  by  declaring  aii  his  works, 

I may  advance  his  praise. 

18  When  God  had  sorely  me  chastised* 
till  quite  of  hopes  bereaved, 

His  mercy  from  the  gates  of  death 
my  fainting  life  reprieved. 

19  Then  oi>en  wide  the  temple-gates, 
to  which  the  just  repair, 

That  I may  enter  in,  and  praise 
my  great  Deliverer  there. 

20, 21  Within  those  gates  of  God’s  abode, 
to  which  the  righteous  press, 

Since  thou  hast  heard,  and  set  me  safe, 
thy  holy  name  I’ll  bless. 

22,  23  That  which  the  builders  once  re- 
is  now  the  comer  stone  j [fused. 

This  is  the  wondrous  work  of  God, 
the  work  of  God  alone. 

24,  25  This  day  is  God’s  y let  all  the  land 
exalt  their  cheerful  voice  *, 

Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now, 
and  make  us  still  rejoice.  ^ 

26  Him  that  approaches  in  God’s  name, 
let  all  the  assembly  bless  *, 

“ We  that  belong  to  God’s  own  house 
‘‘  have  wish’d  you  good  success.” 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  thro’  whom  we  aiJ 
both  light  and  comfort  find ; 

Fast  to  the  altar’s  horn,  with  cords, 
the  chosen  victim  bind. 

28  Thou  art  my  Lord,  0 God,  and  still 
I’ll  praise  thy  holy  name ; 

Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 

I’ll  celebrate  thy  fame. 

29  0 then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 
who  still  does  gracious  prove  *, 

And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 
be  endless  as  his  love. 

PSALM  119. 

ALEPH. 

HOW  bless’d  aie  they,  who  always 
keep 

the  pure  and  perfect  way ! 

Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
of  God’s  commandments  stray  1 
2 How  bless’d,  who  to  his  righteous  law* 
have  still  obedient  been ! 

And  have  with  fei  vent  humble  zeal 
his  favour  sought  to  win ! 

3 Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 
to  shun  each  w icked  deed  j 
But  in  tlie  path  which  he  directs 
with  constant  care  pmceed. 

4 Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin’d  us,  Lojtk 
to  learn  thv  sacred  w ill  i 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

5 O then  tliat  thy  most  holy  w dl 
mieht o’er  my  ways  preside, 

And  i the  course  of  all  my  hi*? 
bv  thy  diietfiuu  guide  [ 


PSALM  119  361 


6 Then  with  assurance  should  I walk, 
from  all  confusion  free  j 

Convinced,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

7 My  upright  heart  snail  my  glad  mouth 
with  cheerful  praises  fill  j 

When,  by  thy  righteous  judgments 
I shall  have  learnt  thy  will.  [taught, 

8 So  to  thy  sacred  laws  shall  I 
all  due  observance  pay; 

0 then  forsake  me  not,  my  God, 
nor  cast  me  quite  away. 

BETH. 

9 How  shall  the  young  preserve  their 

from  all  pollution  free  ? [ways 

By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

10  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I^qek, 
to  thee  for  suecom*  pray ; 

O suffer  not  my  careless  steps 
from  thy  right  paths  to  stray. 

1 1 Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid, 
thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies ; 

To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 
when  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

12  Secured  by  that,  my  gratefiil  soul 
shall  ever  bless  thy  name ; 

O teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 
my  future  life  to  frame. 

13  My  Ups, unlock’d  by  pious  zeal, 
to  others  have  declared 

How  well  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth 
deserve  our  best  regard. 

14  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
more  solid  joy  I found, 

Than  had  I been  with  vast  increase 
of  enw’d  riches  crown’d. 

15  Therefore  thy  just  and  upright  laws 
shall  alwaj’^s  fill  my  mind ; 

And  those  sound  rules,  which  thou  pre- 
all  due  respect  shall  find.  [scrib’st, 

16  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefaced 
shall  be  my  constant  joy , 

The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  word 
shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

GIMEL. 

17  Be  gracious  to  thy  servant.  Lord,  < 
do  thou  my  life  defend. 

That  I,  according  to  thy  word, 
my  future  time  may  spend. 

18  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind, 
that  so  I may  discern 

The  wondrous  works  which  they  behold,, 
who  thy  just  precepts  learn. 

19  Though,  like  a stranger  in  the  land, 
from  place  to  place  I stray, 

Thy  righteous  judgments  from  my  sight 
remove  not  thou  away. 

20  My  fainting  soul  is  almost  pined, 
with  earnest  longing  spent. 

Whilst  always  on  tl)e  eager  search 
of  thy  just  will  intent. 

21  Thy  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the 

proud, 

V,  horn  still  tliv  curse  pursues : 

H h 


Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  wa}'S 
presumptuously  refuse. 

22  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O Lord 
contempt  and  shame  remove ; 

For  I thy  sacred  laws  affect  • 
with  undissembled  love. 

23  Though  princes  oft,  in  council  met, 
against  ihy  servant  spake ; 

Yet  I thy  statutes  to  observe 
my  constant  business  make. 

24  For  thy  commands  have  always  bee^i 
my  comfort  and  delight ; 

By  them  I learn,  with  prudent  care 
to  guide  my  steps  aright. 

DALETH. 

25  My  Soul,  oppress’d  with  deadly  care, 
close  to  the  dust  does  cleave ; 

Revive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 
thy  promised  aid  receive. 

26  To  thee  I still  declared  my  ways, 
and  thou  inclin’st  thine  ear ; 

0 teach  me  then  my  future  life 
by  thy  just  laws  to  steer. 

27  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  lawJ, 
and  by  their  guidance  walk. 

The  wondrous  works  which  thou  hast 
done 

shall  be  my  constant  talk. 

28  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  sinks 
press’d  down  with  weighty  care ; 

Do  thou,  according  to  thy  word, 
my  wasted  strength  repair.  ' 

29  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  false  waJ'S 
and  lying  arts  removed ; 

But  kindly  grant  I still  may  keep 
tlie  path  by  thee  approved. 

30  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truUr, 
my  happy  choice  I’ve  made; 

Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life, 
before  me  always  laid.  ^ 

31  My  care  has  been  to  malre  my  life 
with  thy  commands  agree  ; 

0 then  preserve  thy  servant.  Lord, 
from  shame  and  ruin  free. 

32  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
shall  I with  pleasure  run. 

And,  with  a heart  enlarged  with  joy, 

1 successfully  go  on. 

HE. 

33  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes.  Lord, 
thy  righteous  paths  display; 

And  I from  them,  through  all  my  Ih^, 
will  never  go  astray. 

34  If  thou  true  wisdom  fromal)ove 
wilt  giaciouslj'  imppal, 

To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I will 
devote  my  zealous  heart. 

35  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 
to  which  thy  pi'ecepts  lead ; 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  beeti 
thy  figlileous  paths  to  tread. 

36  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  com nvuultr 
incline  niy  willing  heart; 

Let  no  desire  of  worUily  wealth 
bom  llu.etny  IhuugNs  divert. 


36*2 


37  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 
which  this  false  world  displays  j 

But  give  me  lively  power  and  strength 
to  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

38  Confirm  the  promise  which  thou 

mad’st, 

and  give  thy  servant  aid, 

Who  to  trarxsgress  thy  sacred  laws 
is  awfully  afraid. 

39  The  foul  disgrace  I justly  fear, 

ill  mercy,  Lord,  remove  *,  , . , ^ 

For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain  st 
are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

40  Thou  know^st  how  after  thy  commands 
my  longing  heart  does  pant; 

O then  make  baste  to  raise  me  up, 
and  promised  succour  grant. 

^ VAU. 

41  Thy  constant  blessing,  Lord,  bestow, 
to  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 

To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
thy  saving  health  imjmrf. 

42  ^ shall  I,  when  my  foes  upbraid, 
this  ready  answer  make ; 

In  God  I trust,  who  never  will 
« h is  faithful  {promise  break.” 

43  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 
be  from  my  mouth  removed ; 

Since  still  my  ground  of  steadfast  hope 
tliy  just  decrees  have  proved. 

4i  So  I to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 
will  all  niy  study  bend , 

From  age  to  age  my  time  to  come 
in  their  observance  spend. 

45  Ere  long  I trust  to  walk  at  large, 
from  all  incumbrance  free; 

Since  I resolve  to  make  my  life 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

46  Thy  laws  shall  be  my  constant  talk; 
and  princes  shall  attend, 

Whilst  1 the  justice  of  thy  ways 
wdth  confidence  defend. 

47  My  longing  heait  and  ravish’d  soul 
shall  both  o’erflow  with  joy, 

When  in  thy  loved  commandments  I 
mv  happy  hours  employ. 

48  Then  will  I to  thy  just  decrees 
lift  up  my  willing  hands ; 

My  cm’e  and  business  then  sliall  be 
io  studv  thy  commands. 

ZAIN. 

49  Accordingto  thy  promised  grace, 
thv  favour,  Lord,  extend ; 

Make  good  to  me  the  word  on  which 
thy  sei'vant’s  h%es  depend. 

50  That  only  comfort  in  distress 
(iid  all  my  gidefs  control ; 

Thy  word,  when  troubles  henun’d  me 
revived  my  fainting  soul.  [round, 

51  Insulting  foes  did  proudly  mock, 
and  all  my  hopes  deride ; 

\ex  tvom  thy  law  not  all  their  scoffs 
could  make  me  turn  aside. 

52  Thy  judgments  then  of  ancieJit  dale, 
I qu/diiy  c<Ul  to  mind., 


PSALM  119. 

Till,  ravish’d  with  such  thoughts,  my  soul 
did  speedy  comfort  find. 

53  Sometimes  I stand  amasJed,  like  on 
with  deadly  horror  struck, 

To  think  how  all  my  sinful  foes 
have  thy  just  laws  forsook. 

54  Bat  I thy  statutes  and  decree? 
my  cheerful  anthems  made, 


Whilst  through  strange  lands  and  desei1| 

I like  a pilgrim  stray’d.  [wilds 

55  Thy  name,  that  cheer’d  my  heart  by 

day,  . , 

has  fill’d  my  thought  by  night : 

I then  resolved  by  thy  just  laws 
to  guide  my  steps  aright. 

56  That  peace  of  mind,  which  hasmv  soul 
in  deep  distress  sustain’d, 

Bv  strict  obedience  to  thy  will 
I happily 

57  0 Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 
and  sure  possession  art; 

Thy  words  I steadfastly  resolve 
to  treasui*e  in  my  heart. 

58  With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 
I did  thy  grace  implore ; 

Disclose,  according  to  thy  word, 
thy  mercy’s  boundless  store. 

69  With  due  reflection  and  strict  care 
on  all  my  ways  I thought; 

And  so,  reclaim’d  to  thy  just  paths, 
my  wandering  steps  I brought. 

60 1 lost  no  time,  but  made  great  haste, 
resolved,  without  delfiy. 

To  watch,  that  I might  never  more 
from  thy  commandments  stray- 

61  Though  numerous  troops  of  sinful 

to  fob  me  have  combined,  [me» 

Yet  I thy  pure  and  righteous  laws 
have  ever  kept  in  mind. 

62  In  dead  of  night  I will  arise 
to  sing  thy  solemn  praise ; 

Convinced  how  much  I always  ought 
to  love  thy  righteous  ways. 

63  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  name, 
mvself  I closely  join ; 

To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 
to  thy  eommmands  resign. 

64  O’er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
abundantly  is  shed ; 

0 make  me  then  exactly  learn 
thy  sacred  paths  to  tread. 

. TETHm 

65  With  roe,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt 
most  graciously,  0 Lord; 

Repeated  benefits  bestow’d, 

according  to  tliy  word. 

66  Teach  me  the  sacred  skill,  by  which 
right  judgihent  is  attain’d, 

Who  in  belief  of  thy  commands 
have  steadfastly  remain’d. 

67  Before  affliction  slopp’d  my  course, 
my  footsteps  went  astray  ; 

But  I have  since  been  disaoUnpu  , 

[ thy  precepts  to  obey. 


PSALM  119. 


C)8  Thou  art,  O Lord,  supremely  good, 
and  all  thou  dost  is  so*, 

On  me, thy  statutes  to  discern, 
thy  saving  skill  bestow. 

09  The  proud  have  forged  malicious  lies, 
my  spotless  fame  to  stain ; 

But  my  fix’d  heart,  without  reserve, 
thy  precepts  shall  retain. 

70  While  pamper’d,  they,  with  prosper- 
in  sensual  pleasures  live,  [ous  ills, 

My  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 
but  what  thy  precepts  give. 

71  ’Tis  good  for  me  that  I have  felt 
afiiiction’s  chastening  rod. 

That  I may  duly  learn  and  keep 
the  statutes  of  my  God. 

72  Tlie  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 
of  more  esteem  I hold 

Than  untouch’d  mines,  than  thousand 
of  silver  and  of  gold.  [mines 

JOD. 

73  To  me,  who  am  the  workmanship 
of  thy  Almight5'  hands, 

The  heavenly  understanding  give 
to  learn  thy  just  commands. 

74  My  preservation  to  thy  saints 
strong  comfort  will  afifprd, 

To  see  success  attend  my  hopes, 
who  trusted  in  thy  word. 

75  That  right  thy  judgments  are,  I now 
by  sure  experience  see ; 

And  that  in  faithfulness,  O Lord, 
thou  hast  afflicted  me. 

76  O let  thy  tender  mercy  now 
afford  me  needful  aid*. 

According  to  thy  promise.  Lord,' 
to  me, thy  servant,  made, 

77  To  me  thy  saving  grace  restore, 
that  I again  may  live  *, 

Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 
but  what  thy  precepts  give. 

78  Defeat  the  proud,  who,  unprovoked, 
to  ruin  me  have  sought. 

Who  only  on  thy  sacred  laws 
employ  my  harmless  thought 

79  Let  those  that  fear  thy  name  espouse 
my  cause,  and  those  alone 

Wlio  have,  by  strict  and  pious  search, 
thy  sacred  precepts  known. 
fiO  In  thy  blest  statutes  let  my  heart 
continue  always  sound  *, 

That  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner’s  lot, 
may  never  me  confound. 

CAPH. 

81  My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 
to  see  thy  saving  grace  *, 

Yet  still  on  thy  unerring  word 
my  confidence  I place. 

82  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fail 
with  waiting  for  thy  word  j 

O ! when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 
and  promised  aid  afford  ? 

83  My  skin  like  shrivell’d  parchment 

shows, 

that  long  in  smoke  is  set 


303 

Yet  no  affliction  me  can  force 
thy  statutes  to  forget. 

84  How  many  days  must  I endure 
of  sorrow  and  distress  ? 

When  wilt  thou  judgment  execute 
on  them  who  me  oppress  ? 

85  Tlie  proud  have  ding’d  a pit  for 
that  have  no  other  fo^s, 

.But  such  as  are  averse  to  thee, 
and  thy  just  laws  oppose. 
do  With  sacred  truth^s  eternal  laws 
all  thy  commands  agree  *, 

Men  persecute  me  without  cause  } 
thou,  Lord,  my  helper  be. 

87  With  close  designs  against  my  life 
they  had  almost  prevail’d ; 

But,in  oliedience  to  thy  will, 
my  duty  never  fail’d. 

88  Thy  wonted  kindness,  Lord,  restore 
my  drooping  heart  to  cheer  ^ 

That  by  thy  righteous  statutes  I 
my  life’s  whole  course  may  steer. 
LAMED. 

89  For  ever  and  for  ever.  Lord, 
unchanged  thou  dost  remain*, 

Thy  word,  establish’d  in  the  lieavens, 
does  all  their  orbs  sustain. 

90  Thro’  circling  ages,  Lord,  thy  truth 
immoveable  sn9.irsWnd, 

As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold’st 
by  thy  Almighty  hand. 

91  All  things  the  course  by  thee  ordain’d 
e’en  to  this  day  fulfil  *, 

They  are  thy  faithful  su^ects  all, 
and  servants  of  thy  wilL 

92  Unless  thy  sacred  law  had  been 
my  comfort  and  delight, 

I must  have  fainted,  and  expired 
in  dark  affliction’s  night. 

93  Thy  precepts,  therefore,  from  my 

thoughts  ^ 

shall  never.  Lord,  depart  ^ 

For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
restored  my  dying  heart. 

94  As  I am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
protect  me,  Lord,  from  harm,- 

Who  have  thy  precepts  sought  to  know, 
and  carefuUy  periomi. 

95  The  wicked  have  thfeir  ambush  laid 
my  guiltless  life  to  take*, 

But  in  the  midst  of  danger  I 
thy  word  my  study  make. 

96  I’ve  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
perfection  here  below  •, 

But  thy  commandments, like  thyself, 
no  chano'e  or  period  know. 

MEM. 

97  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I bear 
no  language  can  display ; 

They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 
my  ravish’d  thoughts  all  day. 

98  Through  thy  commands  1 wiser  grQ^v 
than  all  my  subtile  foes. 

For  thy  sure  word  doth  me  direct, ' 
and  all  my  ways  disnose. 


364 


rSALM  119 


99  From  me  my  fomer  teachers  now 
may  abler  counsel  take  *, 

Because  tby  sacre<l  precepts  I 

^ my  constant  study  make. 

100  In  understanding  I excel 
the  sages  of  our  day  s ; 

Because  by  tby  unerring  rules 
I order  all  my  ways. 

101  My  feet  with  care  I have  refrain’d 
from  every  sinful  way, 

That  to  thy  sacred  word  I might 
entire  obedience  P^iy* 

102  I have  not  from  thy  judgments 
by  vain  desires  mislhd  j [stray’d, 

For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me  . 
thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

103  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me ' 

0 what  divine  repast ! 

How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul, 
than  honey  to  my  taste ! 

' 104  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 
with  heavenly  skill  am  blest, 

Thro’  which  the  treacherous  w ays  of  sin 

1 utterly  detest. 

NUN, 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a lamp, 
the  way  of  truth  to  show  ; 

A watch-light  to  point  out  the  path 
in  which  I ought  to  go. 

106  I swear,  and  from  my  solemn  oath 
will  never  start  aside, 

That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
will  steadfastly  abide. 

107  Since  I with  griefs  am  so  opprest, 
that  I can  bear  ho  more. 

According  to  thy  word  do  thou 
my  fainting  soul  restore. 

103  Let  still  my  sacrifice  of  praise 
with  thee  acceptance  find  5 

And  in  thy  righteous  Judgments,  Lord, 
instruct  my  willing  mind. 

109  Tho’  ghastly  dangers  me  surround, 
my  soul  they  cannot  Aw^e, 

Nor  with  continual  terrors  keep 
fi  om  thinking  on  thy  law. 

1 10  My  wicked  and  inveterate  foes 
for  me  their  snares  have  laid  •, 

Yet  I have  kept  the  upright  path, 
nor  from  thy  precepts  stray’d. 

111  Thy  testimonies  I have  made 
my  heritage  and  choice ; 

For  they,  wh^en  other  comforts  fail, 
my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

112  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 
thy  statutes  to  obey, 

And  till  my  coursa  of  life  is  done, 
shall  keep  thy  upright  way. 

SAMECfL 

113  Deceitful  thoughts  and  practices 

I utterly  detest ; ^ 

But  to  thy  law  affection  bear 
too  great  to  be  exprest. 

114  iWy  hiding-place,  my  refuge-tower, 
and  shield  aft  thou,  O Lord  *, 

I firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 
on  thy  unerring  word. 


115  Hence,  that  trade  in  wickedness^ 
approach  not  my  abode  j 

For  firmly  I resolve  to  keep 
the  precepts  of  my  God. 

116  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 
from  danger  set  me  free  * 

Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  ashamed, 
that  I repose  in  thee. 

117  Uphold  me,  so  shall  I be  safe, 
and  rescued  from  distress  *, 

To  thy  decrees  continually 
my  just  respect  address. 

118  The  wicked  thou  hast  trod  to  earth, 
w ho  from  thy  statutes  stray’d  •, 

Their  vile  deceit,  the  just  reward 
of  their  own  falsehood  made. 

119  The  wicked  from  thy  holy  land 
thou  dost  like  dross  remove  •, 

I therefore, “w'itli  such  justice  charm’d, 
thy  testimonies  love. 

120  Yet  with  that  love  they  make  me 

dread, 

lest  I should  so  offend. 

When  bn  transgressors  I behold 
thy  judgments  thus  descend. 


^AIN. 

121  Judgment  and  justice  I have  loved  j 
O therefore,  Lord,  engage 

In  my  defence,  nor  give  me  up 
to  my  oppressors’  mge. 

122  Do  thou  be  surety,  Lord,  ffirme, 
and  so  shall  this  distress 

Prove  good  forme;  nor  shall  the  proud 
my  guiltless  soul  oppress. 

123  My  eyes,  alas  1 begin  to  fail, 
in  long  expectance  held ; 

Till  thy  salyation  they  behold, 
and  righteous  word  fulfill’d. 

124  To,  me,  thy  servant,  in  distress, 
thy  wonted  grace  display, 

And  discipline  my  willing  heart 
thy  statutes  to  obey. 

125  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 
thy  sacred  skill  bestow, 

That  of  thy  testimonies  I 
the  full  extent  may  know, 

126  ’Tis  time,  high  time  for  thee,  0 Lord, 
thy  vengeance  to  employ ; 

When  men  with  open  violence 
thy  sacred  law  destroy. 

127  Yet  their  contempt  of  thy  commands 
but  makes  their  value  rise 

In  my  esteem,  who  purest  gold, 
comiiared  with  them,  despise. 

128  Thy  precepts  therefore  I account, 
in  all  respects,  divine ; 

They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right, 
and  all  false  ways  decline. 


PE. 


129  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  con- 

no  words  can  represent ; [tain 

Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
nry  zealous  heart  is  bent. 

130  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 
‘^elestiariight  displays. 


365 


fSALM  119. 


And  knowlea^e  of  true  happiness 
to  simplest  minds  conveys. 

131  With  eager  hopes  I waiting  stood, 
and  fainting  with  desire, 

That  of  thy  wise  commands  I might 
the  sacred  skill  acquire, 

132  With  favour.  Lord,  loolc  down  on 

w’ho  thy  relief  implore;  [me, 

As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
who  thy  blest  name  adore. 

133  Directed  by  thy  heavenly  word, 
let  all  my  footsteps  be ; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind, 
dominion  have  o’er  me. 

134  Release,  entirely  set  me  free 
from  persecuting  hands. 

That,  unmolested,  I may  learn 
and  practise  thy  commands. 

135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear. 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine ; 

Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 
my  heart  with  zeal  incline. 

136  My  eyes  to  weeping  fountains  turn, 
whence  briny  rivers  flow. 

To  see  mankimi  against  thy  laws 
in  bold  defiance  go, 

TSADDL 

137  Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in 

whom 

wrong’d  innocence  may  trust ; 

And,  like  thyself,  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
in  all  respects  are  just. 

138  Most  just  and  true  those  statutes  were, 
w hich  thou  didst  first  decree ; 

And  all  with  faithfulness  perform’d, 
succeeding  times  shall  see, 

139  With  zeal  my  flesh  consumes  away, 
my  soul  with  anguish  frets, 

To  see  my  foes  contemn  at  once 
thy  promises  and  tlu*eats 

140  Yet  each  neglected  word  of  thine, 
howe’er  by  them  despised, 

Is  pure,  and  for  eternal  truth, 
by  me,  thy  servant,  prized. 

141  Brought,  for  thy  sake,  to  low  estate, 
contempt  from  all  I find  *, 

Yet  no  affronts  or  wrongs  can  drive 
thy  precepts  from  my  mind, 

142  Thy  righteousness  shall  then  endure, 
when  time  itself  is  past; 

Thy  law  is  truth  itself,  that  truth 
which  shall  forever  last, 

143  Though  frouble,  anguish,  doubts, 
to  comjiass  me  unite ; [and  dread, 

Beset  with  danger,  still  I make 
thv  precepts  my  delight, 

1 44  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 
thy  testimonies  give : 

Teach  me  the  wisdom  that  will  make 
my  soul  for  ever  live. 

KOFIf, 

i 45  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I call’d, 
Lord,  hear  my  earnest  ciy ; 

And  I thy  statutes  to  perform, 
will  all  rav  care  apply. 

Hh  2 


146  Again  more  ferv  ently  I pray’d, 

O save  me,  that  I may 

Thy  testimonies  throughly  know, 
and  steadfastly  obev^i 

147  My  early  prajTer  the  dawning  day 
prevented,  while  I cry’d 

To  him,  on  whose  engaging  w ord 
my  hope  alone  rely’d. 

148  With  zeal  have  I awaked  befoie 
the  midnight  watch  was  set. 

That  I of  Ihy  mysterious  word 
might  perfect  knowledge  get. 

149  Lord,  hear  my  supplicaling  voice, 
and  wonted  favor  Show : 

0 quicken  me,  and  so  approve 
thy  judgment  ever  true. 

150  My  persecuting  foes  advance, 
and  hourly  nearer  draw ; 

Wliat  treatment  can  I hope  from  them 
who  violate  thy  law  ? 

151  Tho’  they  draw  nigli,  my  comfort  is, 
thou,  Lord,  art  yet  more  near ; 

Thou,  whose  commands  are,  righteour 
thy  promises  sincere.  [all, 

152  Concerning  thy  divine  decrees, 
my  soul  has  known  of  old, 

That  they  were  true,  and  shall  theit  truth 
to  endless  ages  hold. 

RESCH. 

153  Consider  my  affliction,  Lord, 
and  me  from  bondage  draw ; 

Think  on  thy  servant  in  distress, 
w ho  ne’er  forgets  thy  law\ 

154  P!ead  thou  my  cause;  to  tliatandine 
thy  timely  aid  afford  ; 

With  beams  of  mercy  quiclcen  me, 
according  to  thy  word. 

155  From  hardeiftl  sinners  thou  remov’st 
salvation  far  away ; 

’Tis  ust  thou  shouhl’st  withdraw  from 
tliem  ■ I 

woo  from  thy  statutes  stray. 

156  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are 
to  all  who  thee  adore , 

According  to  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
my  fainting  hopes  restore. 

157  A numerous  Imst  of  spiteful  foes 
against  my  life  combine ; 

But  all  too  few  to  force  iny  soul 
tby  statutes  to  decline. 

158  Those  bold  transgressors  I beheld, 
and  was  with  grief  oppi’ees’ch 

To  see  with  what  audacious  pride 
111 y covenant  they  transgress’d. 

159  Yet  while  they  slight,  consider,  Lord, 
how  I thy  precepts  love ; 

0 therefore  quicken  me  with  beams 
of  mercy  from  above. 

160  As  from  the  birth  «f  time  thy  truth 
has  held  through  ages  past, 

So  shall  thy  righteous  judgments,  firm, 
to  endless  ages  last. 

SCHIN, 

161  Tho’ mighty  tyrants,  without_cause, 
conspire  my  blood  to  shed. 


366  PSALM  120,  121,  122. 


Thy  sacred  wotxl  has  power  alone 
to  fill  my  heart  witli  dread. 

162  And  yet  that  word  my  joyful  breast 
' with  heavenly#aptyre  warms ; 

Nor  conquest,  nor  the  spbils  of  war, 
have  such  transporting-  charms.  ■ 

163  Perfidious  practices  and  lies 
I utterly  detest  j 

But  to  thy  laws  affection  bear, 
too  vast  to  be  exprest. 

164  Seven  times  a day,  with  g;rateful 

voice, 

thy  praises  I resound, 

Because  I find  thy  judgments  all 
with  truth  and  justice  crown’d. 

165  Secure,  substantial  peace  have  they 
who  truly  love  thy  law  •, 

No  smiling  mischief  them  can  tempt, 
nor  frowning  danger  awe; 

166  For  thy  salvation  I have  hoped, 
and  though  so  long  delay’d, 

With  cheerfVd  zeal  and  strictest  care 
all  thy  commands  obey’d. 

167  Thy  testimonies  I have  kept, 
and  constantly  obey’d ; 

Because  tlie  love  I bore  to  them 
thy  service  easy  made. 

168  From  strict  observance  of  diy  laws 
I never  yet  withdrew  •, 

Convinced  that  my  most  secret  ways 
are  open  to  thy  view.  ■ 

TAV. 

169  To  my  request  and  earnest  cry, 
attend,  O gracious  Lord  5 

Inspire  my  heart  with  heavenly  skill, 
according  to  thy  word. 

170  Let  my  repeated  prayer  at  last 
before  thy  throne  appear  •, 

According  to  thy  pliglited  word, 
for  my  relief  draw  near. 

171  Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return 
the  tribute  of  their  praise, 

When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal’d, 
and  tauglvt  me  thy  just  ways. 

172  My  tongue  the  praises  of  thy  word 
shall  thankfully  resound, 

Because  thy  promises  are  all 
with  truth  and  justice  crown’d. 

173  Let  thy  Almighty  arm  appear, 
and  bring  me  timely  aid  ; 

For  I the  laws  thou  hast  ordain’d 
my  heart’s  free  clioice  have  made. 

174  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 
thy  saving  grace  restored  *, 

Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
thy  heavenly^ laws,  afford. 

175  Prolong  my  life,  that  I may  sing 
my  great  Restorer’s  praise  *, 

Whose  justice,  from  the  depths  of  woe, 
my  fainting  soul  shall  raise, 

176  Like  some  losP'sheep  I’ve  stray’d, 

till  I 

despair  ray  way  to  find  ] 
yUou,  therefore,  Lord,  thy  servant  seek, 

■ ’ who  keeps  thy  laws  in  iwind. 


PSALM  120. 

IN  deep  distress  I oft  have  cry’d 
To  God,  who  never  yet  deny’d 
to  rescue  me  oppress’d  with  wrongs  j 
2 Once  more,  0 Lord,  deliverance  send, 
From  lying  lips  my  soul  defend, 
and  from  the  rage  of  slandering  tongues . 

3  What  little  profit  can  accrue, 

And  yet  what  heavy  wrath  is  due, 

O thou  perfidious  tongue,  to  thee ! 

4  Thy  sting  upon  thyself  sliall  turn  ; 

Of  lasting  flames,  that  fiercely  burn, 
the  constant  fuel  thou  shall  be. 

5  But,  0 1 how  wretched  is  my  doom, 

Who  am  a soj  ourner  become 
Jn  barren  Mesech’s  desert  soil! 

With  Kedar’s  wicked  tents  enclosed, 

To  lawless  savages  exposed, 

who  live  bn  nought  but  the  ft  and  spoil. 

6  My  hapless  dwelling  is  with  those 
Who  peace  and  amity  oppose, 
and  pleasure  take  in  others’  harms : 

7  Sweet  peace  is  all  I court  and  seek ; 

J3ut  when  to  them  of  peace  I speak, 
they  straight  cry  out,  To  arms,  to  arms, 
PSALM  121. 

TO  Sion’s  hill  I lift  my  eyes, 
from  thence  expecting  aid*, 

2  From  Sion’s  hill,  and  Sion’s  God, 
who  heaven  and  earth  has  made. 

3  Then  thou,  my  soul,  in  safety  rest, 
thv  STuardian  will  not  sleep  *, 

4  His  watchful  care,  that  Israel  guards,  j 
will  Israel’s  monarch  keep.  ' 

5  Shelter’d  beneath  the  Almighty’s 
thou  shall  securely  rest j [wings  I 

6  Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee| 
by  day  or  night  molest. 

7  Froin  common  accidents  oHife 
his  care  shall  guard  thee  still  *, 

8  From  the  blind  strokes  of  chance,  and 
that  lie  in  wait  to  kill-.  ^ [foes 
9 At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 
thy  God  shall  thee  defend  j 
Conduct  thee  through  life’s  pilgrimage, 
safe  to  thy  journey’s  end. 

PSALM  122. 

O’TWAS  a joyful  sound  to  hear 
our  tribes  devoutly  say, 

Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
and  keep  your  festal  day ! 

2  At  Salem’s  courts  we  must  appear, 
with  our  assembled  powers, 

3  In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged, 
like  her  united  towers. 

4  ’Tis  thither,  by  divine  command, 
the  tribes  of  God  repair, 

Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 
his  name  with  praise  and  prayer  , 

5  Tribunals  stand  erected  there, 
where  equity  tak.'s  place^ 

There  stand  the  courts  ana  palaces 
of  royal  David’s  race.^ 

6  O,  pray  we  then  for  Salem’s  peace, 
for  Umy  shall  prosperous  be, 


PSALM  123,  124, 

Tiiou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
wlio  hear  true  love  to  thee. 

7 May  peace  williin  thy  sacred  walls 
a constant  guest  be  found; 

With  pleuty  and  prosperity 
thy  palaces  be  crown’d. 

8 For  my  dear  brethren’s  sake,  and  friends 
no  less  than  brethren  dear. 

I’ll  pray — May  pe*ace  in  Salem’s  towers 
a constant  guest  appear. 

9 But  most  of  all  I’ll  seek  thy  good, 
and  ever  wish  thee  well, 

For  Sion  ami  the  temple’s  sake, 
where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 
PSALM  123. 

ON  thee,  who  dwell’st  above  the  skies. 
For  meiry  wait  my  longing  eyes; 
As  servants  wait  their  masters’  bands, 
And  maids  their  mistresses’  commands. 
3,  4 0 then  have  mercy  on  us,  Lowl ; 

Thy  gracious  aid  to  us  afford  ; 

To  us,  whom  cruel  foes  oppress. 

Grown  rich  and  proud  bv  our  distress. 
PSALM  124. 

Had  not  the  LoVd,  may  Israel  say, 
been  pleased  to  interpose ; 

2 Had  he  not  then  espoused  our  cause, 
when  men  against  us  rose ; 

3, 4,  5 Their  wrath  had  swallowed  us 
and  raged  w ithout  control ; [alive, 
Their  sjiite  and  pride’s  united  floods 
had  quite  o'erwhelm’d  our  soul. 

6 But  praised  be  our  eternal  Lord, 
who  rescued  us  that  day. 

Nor  to  their  savage  jaws'gave  up 
our  threaten’d  lives  a prey. 

7 Our  soul  is  like  a bird  escaped 
from  out  the  fowler’s  net ; 

The  snare  is  broke,  their  hopes  are  cross’d, 
and  we  at  freedom  set.  • 

8 Secure  in  his  Almighty  name 
our  confidence  remains, 

Who,  as  he  made  both  heaven  and  earth, 
o£  both  sole  Moharch,  reigns. 

PSALM  125. 

place  on  Sion’s  God  their  trust, 
▼ V like  Sion’s  rock  shall  stand ; 

Like  her, immoveable  be  fix’d 
by  his  Almighty  hand. 

? l ook  how  the  hills  on  every  side 
jfiusalein  enclose*, 

S5o  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints, 
to  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

3 The  wicked  may  afflict  tlie  just, 
but  ne’er  too  long  oppress. 

Nor  force  him  by  despair  to 
base  means  for  his  redress* 

4 Be  good,  0 righteous  God,  to  thase 
who  righteous  deeds  affect ; 

The  heart  that  innocence  retains, 
let  innocence  protect. 

6 All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 
the  Lord  shall  soon  destroy, 

Cut  off  the  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
with  lasting  peace  and  joy  * 


125,  126,  127,  128.  367 

PSALM  126. 

WHEN  Sion’s  God  lier  sons  recall’d 
from  long  capiivity, 

It  seem’d  al  first  a pleasing  dream 
of  what  we  wish’d  to  see : 

2  But  soon  in  imaccustom’d  mu  lh, 
we  did  our  voice  employ, 

Ami  sung  our  great  Restorer’s  praise 
in  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

Our  heathen  foes  repining  stood, 
yet  werecompeli’d  to  own, 

That  great  and  wondrous  w as  the  w^irk 
our  Go^jy’or  us  had  done. 

3  “Twas  great,”  say  they,  “ twas  won 
drous  great 

much  more  should  we  confess, 

The  Lord  has  done  great  things,  whereof 
we  reap  the  glad  Success. 

4  To  us  bring  back  the  remnant,  Lord, 
of  Israel’s  captive  bands, 
More^velcome  than  refreshing  showers 
to  parch’d  and  thirsty  lands*, 

5  That  we,  whose,  work  commenced  In 
tears, 

may  see  our  labours  thrive, 

Till  finish’d  with  success,  to  make 
our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

6Though  he despondsthat  sowshis grain, 
yet  doubtless  he  shall  come 
To  bind  his  full-ear’d  sheaves,  and  bring 
the  joyful  harvest  home. 

PSALM  127. 

WE  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless 
the  Lord  the  pile  sustain ; 

Unless  tlie  Xdrd  the  city  keep, 
the  watchman  wakes  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day, 
and  late  to  rest  repair, 

Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil, 
and  eat  the  bread  of  care.  ^ 
Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  thenl, 
he  on  his  saints  bestows ; 

He  crowns  their  lalkfurs  with  success 
their  nights  with  sound  repose. 

3  Children,  th<|p  comforts  ot  our  life, 
are  presfftts  n*om  the  Lord  *, 

He  giveia  numerous  race  of  heirs, 
as  piety’s  reward. 

4  As  arrows  in  a giant’s  hand, 
wlien  marching  forth  to  war ; 

Ev’n  so  the  sons  of  sprightly  youth, 
their  parents’  safeguard  ai*e. 

5  Happy  the  man  whose  quiver’s  fill’d 
with  these  prevailing  arms ; 

He  need  not  tear  to  meet  his  foe, 
at  law  or  war’s  alarms. 

PSALM  128. 

The  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord, ' 
nor  only  worship  jxiys, 

But  keeps  his  steps  confined  with  car® 
to  his  appointed  ways. 

2 He  shall  upon  the  sweet  returns 
of  his  own  labour  feed ; 

Without  dependence  live,  and  se# 
his  wishes  all  succeed. 


368  PSALM  129,  130,  131 

3 His  wife,  like  a fair  fertile  vine, 
her*  lovely  fruit  shall  bring  5 

His  children,  like  young  olive  plants, 
about  his  table  spring. 

4 Who  fears  the  Lord  shall  prosper  thus  *, 
him  Sion’s  God  shall  bless, 

5 And  grant  him  all  his  days  to  see 
Jerusalem’s  success. 

6 He  shall  live  on,  till  heirs  from  him 
descend  with  vast  increase  *, 

Much  bless’d  in  his  own  prosperous  state, 
and  more  in  Israel’s  peace. 

PSALM  129.  ^ 

From  my  youth  up,  mavTsrael  say, 
they  oft  have  me  assail’d, 

2  Reduced  me  oft  to  heavy  straits, 
but  never  quite  prevail’d. 

3  They  oft  have  plough’d  my  patient 
with  furrows  deep  and  long ; [back 
4 But  our  just  God  has  broke  their  chains, 
and  rescued  us  frorn  wrong.  « 

5 Defeat,  confusion,  shameful’  rout 
be  still  the  doom  of  those. 

Their  righteous  doom,  who  Sion  hate, 
and  Sion’s  God  oppose. 

6 Like  corn  upon  our  houses’  tops, 
untimely  let  them  fade, 

Which  too  much  heat,  and  want  of  root, 
has  blasted  in  the  blade : 

7  Which  in  his  arms  no  reaper  takes, 
but  unregarded  leaves  5 
No  binder  Ihinks  it  worth  his  pains 
to  fold  it  into  sheaves, 

8  No  traveller  that  passes  by 
vouchsafes  a minute’s  stop, 

To  give  it  one  kind  look,  or  crave 
heaven’s  blessing  on  the  crop. 

PSALM  130. 

From  lowest  depths  of  woe 
to  God  I sent  my  cry  *, 

2 Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
and  graciously  reply.  j 

3 ^houldst  thou  severely  judge, 
who  can  the  trial  bear  ? 

4  But  thou  forgiv’st,  le^  we  despond, 
and  quite  renounce  tHy  ffipr. 

5  My  soul  with  patience  Waite^ 
for  thee,  the  living  Lord  *, 

My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 
thy  never-failing  word. 

6  My  longing  eyes  look  out 
for  thv  enlivening  ray. 

More  duly  than  the  morning  watch, 
to  spy  the  dawning  day. 

7  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 
no  bounds  his  mercy  knows; 

The  plenteous  source  and  spring  from 
eternal  succour  flows  *,  [v hence 

8  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 
supplies  in  want  convey ; 

A healing  spring,  a spring  to  cleanse, 
and  wash  our  guilt  away. 

PSALM  131. 

OJL0RD,  I am  not  proud  of  hearty 
nor  cast  a scornful  ey 


, 132. 

Nor  my  aspiring  thoughts  employ 
in  things  for  me  too  high. 

2 With  infant  innocence  thou  know’st 
I have  myself  demean’d ; 

Composed  to  quiet,  like  a babe 
that  from  the  breast  is  wean’d. 

3 Like  me  let  Israel  hope  in  God, 
his  aid  alone  implore ; 

Both  now  and  ever  trust  in  him, 
who  lives  for  evermore. 

PSALM  132. 

Let  David,  Lord,  a constant  place 
in  thy  remembrance  find  *, 

Let  all  the  sorrows  he  endured 
be  ever  in  thy  mind. 

2 Remember  what  a solemn  oath  • 
to  thee,  his  Lord,  he  swore  ; 

How  to  the  mighty  God  he  vow’d, 
whom  Jacob’s  sons  adore ; 

3,  4 I will  not  go  into  my  house, 
nor  to  my  bed  ascend ; 

No  soft  repose  shall  close  my  eyes, 
nor  sleep  my  eye-lids  bend ; 

5 Till  for  the  Lord’s  design’d  abode 
I mark  the  destined  ground  *, 

Till  I a decent  place  of  rest 
for  Jacob’s  God  have  found. 

6 The  appointed  place,  with  shouts  of 
at  Ephrata  we  found,  ^ fj/’yi 
And  made  me  woods  and  neighbouring 
our  glad  applause  resound.  [fields 
7 O with  due  reverence  let  us  then 
to  his  abode  repair; 

And,  prostrate  at  bis  footstool  fall’n, 
pour  out  our  humble  prayer. 

8 Arise,  0 Lord,  and  now  possess 
thy  constant  place  of  rest ; 

Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark, 
but  with  thy  presence  blest, 

9, 10  Clothe  thou  thy  priests  with  nghte* 
ousness, 

make  thou  thy  saints  rejoice ; 

And,  for  thy  servant  David’s  sake, 
hear  thy  Anointed’s  voice. 

1 1 God  swafe  to  David  in  his  truth, 
nor  shall  his  oath  be  vain, 

One  of  thy  offspring  after  thee, 
upon  thy  throne  shall  reign : 

12  And  if  thy  seed  my  covenant  keep, 
and  to  my  laws  submit, 

Their  children  too  upon  thy  throne 
for  evermore  shall  sit. 

13, 14  For  Sion  does,  in  God’s  esteem, 
all  other  seats  excel ; 

His  place  of  everlasting  rest, 
where  he  desires  to  dwell. 

15,  16  Hfc  store,  says  he,  I will  increase, 
her  poor  with  plenty  bless ; ^ 

Her  saints  shall  shout  for  joy,^her  pnests 
ray  saving  health  confess. 

17  There  David’s  power  shall  long  re- 
main 

in  his  successive  line, 

And  my  anointed  servant  there 
, shnu  wiUi  fresh  lustre  shine. 


PSALM  133,  134,  135,  13t>. 

i  8 The  faces  et  his  vanquish’d  foes 
confusion  shall  o’erspread ; 

Whilst,  with  confirm’d  success,  his  crown 
shall  flourish  on  his  head. 

PSALM  133. 

HOW  vast  must  their  advantage  be, 
how  great  their  pleasure  prove. 

Who  live  like  brethren,  and  consent 
in  offices  of  love  I 

2  True  love  is  like  that  precious  oil, 
which,  pour’d  on  Aaron’s  head, 

Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o’er  his  robes 
its  costly  moisture  shed. 

3  ’Tis  like  refreshing  dew,  which  does 
on  Hermon’s  top  distil  j 
Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall 
on  Sion’s  fruitful  hill. 

4  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat, 
where  the  Almighty  Kiiig 
The  promised  blessing  has  ordain’d, 
and  life’s  eternal  spring. 

PSALM  134. 

Bless  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend 
upon  his  solemn  state, 

That  in  his  temple,  night  by  night, 
with  humble  reverence  wait : 

2, 3 Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands, 
and  bless  his  holy  name : 

From  Sion  bless  thy.  Israel,  Lord, 
who  earth  and  heaven  didst  frame. 

PSALM  135. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord  with  one  consent, 
and  nmgnify  his  name  5 
Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord 
his  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him, all  ye  that  in  his  house 
attend  with  constant  care  j 
With  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts 
with  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  this  our  truest  interest  is, 
glad  hymns  of  praise  to  sing*. 

And  with  loud  songs  to  bless  his  name, 
a most  delightful  thing. 

4  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice 
the  sons  of  Jacob  makes ; 

And  Israel’s  offspring  for  Ids  own 
most  valued  treasure  takes. 

5  That  God  is  great,  we  often  have 
by  glad  expeiience  found ; 

And  seen  how  he,  with  wondrous  power, 
above  all  gods  is  crown’d. 

6  For  he,  with  unresisted  strength, 
performs  his  sovereign  will, 

: In  heaven  and  earth,  and  watery  stores 
that  earth’s  deep  caverns  fill. 

7  He  raises  vapours  from  the  ground, 
which,  poised  in  liquid  air. 

Fall  down  at  last  in  showers,  thro’  which 
his  dreadful  lightnings  glare. 

8  He  from  his  store-house  brings  the 
and-  he,  with  vengeful  hand,  [winds ; 

The  first-born  slew  of  man  and  beast, 
i,  Egypt’s  mourning  land. 

9  He  dreadful  signs  and  wonders  sliow’d, 
through  stubborn  Egypt’s  coasts  f 


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Nor  Pharaoh  could  his  plagues  escape, 
nor  all  his  numerous  hosts. 

10,  11  ’Twas  he  that  various  nations 
and  mighty  kings  suppress’d ; [smote, 
Sihoo  and  Og,  and  all  besides, 
who  Canaan’s  land  possess’d. 

12, 13  Their  land  upon  his  chosen  race 
he  firmly  did  entail ; 

For  which  his  fame  shall  always  last, 
his  praise  shall  never  fail. 

14  For  God  shall  soon  his  people’s  cause 
with  pitying  eyes  survey  j 

Repent  him  oi  his  wrath,  and  turn 
his  kindled  rage  away. 

15  Those  idols,  whose  false  Worship 
o’er  all  the  heathen  lands,  [spreads 

Are  made  of  silv  er  and  of  gold, 
the  work  of  human  hands. 

16,  17  They  move  not  their  fictitious 
tongues, 

nor  see  with  polish’d  eyes ; 

Their  counterfeited  ears  are  deaf, 
no  breath  their  mouth  supplies. 

18  As  senseless  asHhemselves  are  they 
that  all  their  skill  apply 

To  make  them,  or  in  dangerous  times 
on  them  for  aid  rely. 

19  Their  just  retm*ns  of  thanks  to  God 
let  gmteful  Israel  pay ; 

Nor  let  the  priests  of  Aaron’s  race 
to  bless  the  Lord  delay. 

20  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 
let  Levi’s  house  express  5 

And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  Lord, 
his  name  for  ever  blesS. 

21^  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wondrous 
m Sion’s  courts  proclaim;  [works 
Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells, 
exalt  his  holy  name. 

PSALM  136. 
rilO  God  the  mighty  Lord 
X your  joyful  thanks  repeat; 

To  him  due  praise  afford,  • 
as  good  as  he  is  great: 

For  God  does  prove 
Our  constant  friend, 

His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  eiul. 

2,8  To  him,  whose  wondrous  power 
all  other  gods  obey. 

Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 
this  grateful  homage  pay : 

For  God,  ^c. 

4,  5 By  his  Almiglity  hand 
amazing  works  are  wrought; 

The  heavens  by  his  command 
were  to  perfection  brought : 

For  God,  ^c. 

6 He  spread  the  ocean  round 
about  the  spacious  land  ; 

And  made  the  rising  ground 
above  the  water  stand : 

For  God, 

7,  8,  9 Through  heaven  hediil  display 
his  numerous  hosts  of  light; 


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PSALM  137,  138,  139. 


The  sun  to  rule  by  day, 
the  moon  and  stars  by  night : 

For  Ood,  6fC. 

10, 11, 12  He  struck  tlie  first-bom  deaU 
of  Egypt’s  stubborn  land  *, 

And  thence  Ids  people  led 
with  his  resistless  hand : 

For  God,  ^c. 

13, 14  By  him  the  raging  sea, 
as  if  in  piec^  rent, 

Disclosed  a middle  way, 
through  which  his  people  went? 

For  God,  &fc. 

15  Where  soon  he  overthrew 
proud  Pharaoh  and  his  host, 

Wlw^  daring  to  pursue, 
were  in  the  billows  lost: 

For  God,  &fc. 

16, 17, 18  Thro’  deserts  vast  and  wild 
he  led  the  chosen  seed ; 

And  famous  princes  foil’d, 

and  made  great  monarchs  bleed; 
For  God,  ^c.  ^ . j 

19,  20  Sihon,  whose  potent  hhnd 
gi’eat  Ammon’s  sceptre  sway  d *, 

And  Og,  whose  stern  command 
rich  Bashan’s  land  obey’d; 

For  God,  ^c. 

21, 22  And,  of  his  wondrous  grace, 
their  lands, whom  he  destroy  d. 

He  gave  to  Israel’s  race, 
to  be  by  them  enjoy’d . 

For  God,  6fc. 

23, 24  He,  in  our  depth  of  woes, 
on  us  with  favour  thought. 

And  from  our  cruel  foes 
in  peace  and  safety  brought; 
ForGod,  4rc. 

25,  26  He  does  the  food  supply, 
on  which  all  creatures  l|v®‘ 

To  God,  who  reigns  on  high, 
eternal  praises  give: 

For  God  will  prove 
Our  constant  friend, 

His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 


5  O Salem,  our  once  happy  seat! 

when  I of  thee  forgetful  prove, 

Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
the  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move-* 
i 6 If  I to  mention  thee  forbear, 
eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue; 

' Or  if  I sing  one  cheerful  air, 
till  thy  deliverance  is  my  song. 

7 Remember,  Lord,  how  Edom’s  race, 
in  thy  own  city’s  fatal  day, 

Cry’d  out,  “ Her  stately  w^ls  deface, 
“and  with  the  ground  quite  level  lay. 

T» ..j  Hnnm’dtO  bi 


•'nuu  will!  luc  — j - 

8 Proud  Babul’s  daughter,  do Wd  to^b^ 


of  grief  and  woe  the  wretched  prey, 
Bless’d  is  the  man  who  shall  to  thee 


PSALM  137. 

When  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest, 
sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates’ 
stream,  , . 

We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  opprest, 
and  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2 Our  harps,  that  when  wkh  joy  we  sung, 
were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings 

on  willow  trees, that  wither  d tLere. 

5 Meanwhile  our  Coes,  who  all  conspired 
to  triumph  in  our  slavish  wrongs. 
Music  and  mirth  of  us  required, 

“ Come,  sing  us  one  of  Sion  s son^s. 

4 How  shall  we  tune  our  ^oiee  to  sing, 
or  touch  our  harps  with  skilfulhands. 
Shall  hymns  of  joy  to  God,  our  King, 
be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands  r 


itrsd  U.  MO  vlic  tiica**  vv  — 

the  wrongs  thou  laid’st  on  us  repay. 

9 Thrice  bless’d,  who,  with  just  rage  pos- 
sest, 

and  deaf  to  all  the  parent’s  moans. 

Shall  snatch  thy  infants  from  the  breast, 
and  dash  their  heads  against  the  stones. 
PSALM  138. 

WITH  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and 

1. 

thy  praise  I Avill  proclaim ; 

Before  the  gods  with  joy  I’ll  sing, 
and  bless  thy  holy  name. 

2  I’ll  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat, 
and,  with  thy  love  inspired. 

The  praises  of  thy  ti  uth  repeat, 
o’er  all  thy  works  admired. 

3  Tbop  graciously  inclinedst  thine  ear^ 
when  I to  thee  did  cry ; i 

And  when  my  soul  was^iress’d  with  fear,  | 
didst  inward  strength  supply.  ' 

4  Therefore  shall  every  earthly  prmce 
thy  name  with  praise  pursue. 

Whom  these  admired  events  convince 
that  all  thy  works  aie  true. 

5  They  all  thy  wondrous  ways,  0 Lord, 
with  cheerful  songs  shall  bless ; 

And  all  thy  glorious  acts  record, 
thy  awful  power  confess. 

6  For  God,  although  enthroned  on  high, 
does  thence  the  poor  respecf, 

The  proud,  far  oft,  his  scornful  eye 
beholds  with  just  neglect. 

7  Though  I with  troubles  am  oppress  d, 
he  shall  my  foes  disarm. 

Relieve  my  soul  when  most  distress  d, 
and  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

8  The  Lord,  whose  mercies  ever  last, 
shall  fix  my  happy  state : 

And,  mindful  of  his  favours  past, 
shall  his  own  work  complete. 

PSALM  139. 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hasU 
kno^vn  , 

My  rising  up  and  lying  dowm  *,  | 

My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee. 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

3 Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
Mv  public  haunts  and  private  ways  *, 

4 Thou  know’st  what  ’tis  my  Ups  woul 
M}'  yet  unutter’d  words’  intent, 


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PSAtM 

5 Suifoiindcdby  thy  power  I stand; 

On  every  side  I find  tliy  hand : 

6 O skiU  for  human  reach  too  high ! 

Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye,! 

7 0 could  I so  perfidious  be, 

To  think  of  once  deserting  thee, 

Where,  Lord,couJd  I thy  influence  shun  ? 
Or  whither  from  Ay  presence  run  ? 

8 If  up  to  heaven  I take  my  flight, 

’Tis  there  thou  dwell’st,  enthroned  in 
If  down  to  hell’s  infernal  plains,  [light ; 
’Tis  there  Almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

9 If  I the  morning’s  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 

10  Thy  sw'ifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

11  Or,  should  I try  to  shun  thj'  sight 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night  *, 

One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kiiKile  darkness  into  day. 

12  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes*. 
Through  midnight  shades  thou  mid’st  thy 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day.  [way, 

13  Thouknow’st  the  texture  of  my  heart, 
My  reins,  and  every  vital  part  j 

Each  single  thread  in  nature’s  loom, 

By  thee  was  cover’d  in  the  womb. 

14  I’ll  praise  thee,  from  whose  hands  I 

came, 

A work  of  such  a.curious  frame  *, 

The  wonders  thou  in  me  hast  shown. 

My  soul  with  grateful  joy  must  own. 

15  Thine  eyes  my  substance  did  survey. 
Whilst  yet  a lifeless  mass  it  lay, 

In  secret  how  exactly  wrought, 

Ere  from  its  dark  enclosure  brought. 

16  Thou  didst  the  shapeless  embryo  see. 
Its  parts  were  register’d  by  thee ; 

Thou  saw’st  the  daily  growth  they  took. 
Form’d  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

17  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O God, 

That  since  this  maze  of  life  I trod. 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
Tbe  poiyer  of  numbers  to  recount. 

18  Far  soonei  could  I reckon  o’er 
The  sands  upon  the  ocean’s  shore ; 

Each  mom  revising  what  I’ve  done, 

1 find  the  account  but  new  begun. 

19  The  wicked  thou  shalt  slay,  O God ; 
Depart  from  me,  ye  men  of  blood, 

20  Whose  tongues  heaven’s  Majesty  pro- 

fane. 

And  take  the  Almighty’s  name  in  vain. 
2^1  Lord,  hate  not  I their  impious  crew. 
Who  thee  with  enmity  pursue  f 
And  does  not  grief  my  heart  oppress. 
When  reprobates  thy  laws  transgress  ? 

22  Who  practise  enmity  to  thee. 

Shall  utmost  hatred  have  from  me; 

Such  men  I utterly  detest, 

As  if  they  were  my  foes  profest. 

23,  24  Search,  try,  0 God,  my  thoughts 
and  heart, 

fischief  lurk  in  any  part ; 


140,  141. 

Correct  me  where  I go  astray, 

And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 
PSALM  140. 

PRESERVE  me.  Lord,  from  crafty 
of  treacherous  intent ; [foes, 

2 And  from  the  sons  of  violence, 
on  open  mischief  bent. 

3 Their  slandering  tongue  the  serpent’s 
sting 

in  sharpness  does  exceed ; 

Between  their  lips  the  gall  of  asps 
and  adder’s  venom  breed. 

4 Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  wicked  hands. 

nor  leave  my  soul  forlorn, 

A prey  to  sons.of  violence, 
who  have  my  ruin  sworn. 

5 The  proud  for  me  have  laid  their  snare^ 
and  spread  their  wily  net; 

With  traps  and  gins,  where’er  I move, 

I find  my  steps  beset. 

6 But  thus  environ’d  with  distress, 
thou  art  my  God,  I said ; 

Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
that  calls  to  thee  for  aid. 

7 0 Lord,  the  God  whose  saving  strength 
kind  suceour  did  convey. 

And  cover’d  my  adventurous  head  ^ 
in  battles’  doubtful  day ; 

8 Permit  not  their  unjust  designs 
to  answer  their  desire  ; 

Lest  they,  encouraged  by  success, 
to  bolder  crimes  aspire. 

9 Let  first  their  chiefs  the  sad  efilects 
of  their  injustice  mourn ; 

The  blast  of  then’  envenom’d  breath 
upon  themselves  return. 

10  Let  them  who  kindle  first  the  flame, 
its  sacrifice  becoine ; 

The  pit  the^  digg’d  for  me  be  made 
their  own  untimely  tomb.  i 
11  Though  slanddr’s  breath  may  raise  a 
it  quickly  will  decay ; [storm, 

Their  rage  does  but  the  torrent  swell, 
that  bears  themselves  away. 

12  God  will  assert  the  poor  man’s  cause, 
and  speedy  succour  give ; 

The  just  shall  celebrate  his  praise, 
and  in  his  presence  live. 

PSALM  141. 

TO  thee,  0 Lord,  my  cries  ascend, 

0 haste  to  my  relief ; 

And  with  accustom’d  pity  hear 
the  accents  of  my  grief. 

2 Instead  of  offerings,  let  my  prayer 
like  morning  incense  rise ; 

My  lifted  hand  supply  the  place 
of  evening  sacrifice. 

3 From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 
and  let  a constant  guard 
Still  keep  the^rtal  of  my  lips 
wdth  wary  silence  barr’d. 

4 From  wicked  men’s  designs  and  deeds 
my  heart  and  hands  restrain; 

Nor  let  me  in  the  booty  share  . 
of  their  unrighteous  gain. 


372  PSALM  142 

5 Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 
and  I shall  think  them  kind  •, 

Like  balm  that  heals  a wounded  head, 

I their  reproof  shall  find  5 
And,  in  return,  my  fervent  prayer 
I shall  for  them  address. 

When  they  are  tempted  and  reduced, 
like  me,  to  sore  distress. 

6 When  skulking  in  Engedi’s  rock, 

I to  their  chiere  appeal. 

If  oi>e  reproachful  word  I spoke, 
when  I had  power  to  kill. 

7 Yet  us  they  persecute  to  death; 
our  scatter’d  ruins  lie 

As  thick  as  from  the  hewer’s  axe 
the  sever’d  splinters  fly. 

8 But,  Lord,  to  thee  I still  direct 
my  supplicating  eyes ; 

O leave  not 'destitute  my  soul, 
whose  trust  on  thee  relies. 

9 Do  thou  preserve  me  from  the  snares 
that  wicked  hands  have  laid ; 

Let  them  in  their  own  nets  be  caught, 
while  my  escape  is  made. 

PSALM  142. 

TO  God,  wth  mournful  voice, 
in  deep  distress  I pray’d ; 

2 Made  him  the  umpire  of  my  cause, 
my  wrongs  before  him  laid. 

3 Thou  dii^t  ray  steps  direct, 
when  my  grieved  soul  despair’d; 

For  where  I thought  to  walk  secure, 
they  had  their  traps  prepared. 

4 I look’d,  but  found  no  friend 
to  own  me  in  distress ; 

^11  refuge  fail’d,  no  man  vouchsafed 
his  pity  or  redress. 

5 To  God  at  last  I pray’d ; m 
Thou,  Lord,  my  refuge  art. 

My  portion  in  the  land  of  life, 
till  life  itself  depart. 

6 Reduced  to  greatest  straits, 
to  thee  I make  my  moan ; 

0 save  me  from  oppressing  foes, 
for  me  too  powerful  grown. 

7 That  I may  praise  thy  name, 
my  soul  from  prison  bring ; 

Whilst  of  thy  kind  regard  to  me 
I assembled  saints  shall  sing. 

PSALM  143. 

Lord,  hear  my  i»’ayer,  and  to  my  cry 
thy  wonted  audience  lend ; 

In  thy  accustom’d  faith  and  truth 
a gracious  answer  send. 

2 Nor  at  thy  strict  tiibunal  bring 
thy  sei-vant  to  be  tiy’d ; 

For  in  thy  sight  no  living  man 
can  e’er  be  justified. 

3 The  spiteful  foe  pursues  my  life, 
whose  comforts  all  are  fled  *, 

He  drives  me  into  caves  as  dark 
as  mansions  of  the  ilead. 

4 My  spirit  therefore  is  o'erwlielm’t., 

- aiid  sinks  within  my  breast 


, 143,^144. 

My  mournful  heart  grows  desolate, 
with  heavy  woes  opprest. 

5 I call  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 
and  wonders  thou  hast  wrought 

My  former  dangers  and  escapes 
employ  my  musing  thought. 

6 To  thee  my  hands  in  humble  prayer 
I fervently  stretch  out; 

My  soul  for  thy  refreshment  thirsts, 
like  land  oppress’d  with  drought. 

7 Hear  me  with  speed,  my  spirit  fails ; 
thy  face  no  longer  hide. 

Lest  I become  forlorn,  like  them 
that  fn  the  grave  reside. 

8 Thy  kindness  early  let  me  hear, 
whose  trust  on  thee  depends ; 

Teach  me  the  way  where  I should  go ; 
my  soul  fo  thee  ascends. 

9 Do  thou,  O Lord,  from  all  my  foes 
preserve  and  set  me  free ; - 

A safe  retreat  against  their  rage, 
my  soul  implores  from  thee. 

10  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  wil’ 
Instruct  me  to  obey; 

Let  thy  good  spirit  lead  and  keep 
my  soul  in  thy  right  way. 

11  0!  for  the  sake  of  thy  great  name, 
revive  my  drooping  heart; 

For  thy  truth’s  sake,  to  me, distress’d, 
thy  promised  aid  impart. 

12  In  pity  to  my  suffenngs.  Lord, 
reduce  my  foes  to  sliame ; 

Slay  them  that  persecute  a soul 
devoted  to  thy  nameJ 

PSALM  144.  ■ 

For  ever  bless’d  be  God  the  Lord, 
who  does  his  needful  aid  impart, 

At  once  both  strength  and  skill  afford, 
to  wield  my  arms  with  warlike  art. 

2  His  goodness  is  my  fort  and  tower, 
my  strong  deliverance,  and  my  shield; 

In  him  I trust,  whose  matchless  power 
makes  to  my  sway  fierce  nations  yield. 

3  Lord,  what’s  in  man,  that  thou  Mould’s! 
love 

of  him  such  tender  care  to  take  ? 

What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move 
such  great  account  of  him  to  make? 

4  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade, 
his  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain. 

His  days  are  like  a flying  shade, 
of  whose  short  stay  no  signs  remain. 

5  In  solemn  stale,  O God,  descend, 
whilst  heaven  its  lofty  head  inclines ; 
The  smoking  hills  asunder  rend, 
of  thy  approach  the  awful  signs. 

6  Discharge  thv  awful  lightnings  round, 
and  make  thy  scatter’d  foes  retreat ; 
Then  with  thy  pointed  arrows  wound, 
and  their  destniction  soon  complete.  , 
7,  8 Do  thou,0  Lord,  from  heaven  engage  , 
thv  boundless  power  my  foes  to  quell,  ; ^ 
Aitd  snatch  me  from  the  stonny  rage 
of  th realenir. g w aves  that  pro udlys  « elh  /j; 


PSALM  145,  146, 

Fight  thou  against  m3r  foreign  foes, 

^ who  utter  speeclies  false  and  vain  5 
Who,  tho"  in  solen>n  leagues  they  close, 
their  sworn  engagements  ne’er  main- 
tain. 

9 So  I to  thee,  O King  of  kine’s, 
in  ne  vv-nmde  hy  m ns  my  voice  shall  raise, 

And  instruments  of  many  strings 
shall  help  me  flius  to  sing  thy  praise ; 

) “ Go*d  does  to  kings  his  aid  affiord, 


10 


. euuiiu, 

‘•to  them  His  sure  salvation  sends-,' 

“ ’Tis  he  that  from  the  murdering  sword 
“ his  servant  David  still  defends.” 

1 1 Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes, 
who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain; 
Who,  tho’  in  solemn  leagues  they,  close, 
their  sworn  engagements  ne’er  main- 
tain. 

J2  Then  our  young  sons  like  trees  siiall 
grow, . 

well  planted  in  some  fruitful  place; 
Our  daughters  shall  like  pillars  show, 
design’d  some  royal  court  to  grace. 

13  Our  garners,fill’d  with  various  store, 
shall  us  and  ours  with  plenty  feed ; 

Our  sheep,  increasing  moi-e  and  more 
shall  thousands  and  ten  thousands 
breet!. 

14  Strong  shall  our  labouring  oxen  grow 

nor  in  their  conslant  labour  faint ; ’ 

Whilst  we  no  war  nor  slaveiy  know, 
and  in  our  streets  hear  no  complaint. 

15  Thrice  happy  is  that  people’s  case, 
whose  various  blessings  thus  abound : 

V\  ho  God’s  true  worship  still  embrace, 
and  are  with  his  protection  crown’d 
PSALM  145. 

rilliEE  I will  Ijless,  my  God  and  King, 

X thy  endless  praise  proclaim; 

This  tribute  fiaily  I will  bring, 

„ and  ever  bless  thy  name. 

3 Thou,  Lord,  lieyond  compare  art  great 

and  highly  to  be  praised ; ’ 

Thy  Majesty,  with  boundless  height, 
above  our  knowledge  raised. 

4 Kenown’d  for  mighty  acts, thy  fame 
to  future  time  extends ; 

^rom  age  to  age  tliy  glorious  name 
successively  descends. 

5,  6 Whilst  I thy  glorv  and  renown, 
ami  wondrous  works  express, 

The  world  with  me  thy  might  shall  own, 
and  thy  great  power  confess. 

7 The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongs, 

they  shall  with  joy  proclaim ; , 

Thy  truth, of  all  their  grateful  songs 
shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

8 The  Lord  is  good  ; fresh  acts  of  grace 
Ins  pity  still  supplies ; 

His  anger  moves  with  slowest  pace, 
his  willing  mercy  flies. 

9,  10  Thy  love^tbrough  earth  extends  its 
to  all  thy  works  exnrest ; I fame, 

These  show  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great 
IS  by  thy  servants  West.  fname 


373 

11  They,  with  a glorious  prospect  fired, 
shall  of  thy  kingdom  speak ; 

And  thy  great  power,  by ‘all  admired, 
their  lofty  subject  make. 

12  God’s  glorious  works,  of  ancient  date, 
shall  thus  to  all  be  known ; 

And  thus  his  kingdom’s  royal  state 
with  public  splendour  shown. 

13  His  steadfast  throne,  from  changes 

shall  stand  for  ever  fast ; tfree, 

His  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see, 
but  time  itself  outlast. 

PART  II. 

14,  15  The  Lord  does  them  support  tbai 
and  makes  the  prostrate  rise;  [falL 
P or  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call, 
who  timely  food  supplies. 

16  Whate’er  their  various  wants  require, 
with  open  hand  he  gives ; 

And  so  fulfils  the  just  desire 
of  every  thing  that  lives. 

17, 18  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just, , 
how  righteous  all  his  ways ! 

How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust 
for  his  assistance  prays  ! 

19  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those 
who  him  with  fear  adore; 

And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
when  they  his  aid  implore. 

20  The  Lord  preserves  all  those  with  care, 
whom  grateful  love  employs; 

But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
with  furious  rage  destroys. 

21  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent, 
shall  still  advance  bis  fame ; 

And  all  mankind,  with  one  consent, 
for  ever  bless  his  name. 

PSALM  146. 


O PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou,  mv 
forever  bless  his  name:  ’ [soul, 

His  wondrous  love,  while  life  shall  last, 
my  constant  praise  shall  claim. 

3 On  kings,  the  greatest  sons  of  men, 
let  none  for  aid  rely ; 

They  cannot  save  in  dangerous  times, 
nor  timely  help  apply. 

4 Deprived  of  breath,  to  dust  they  turn. 

and  there  neglected  lie ; 

And  all  their  thoughts  and  vain  designs 
together  with  them  die. 

5 Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob’s  God 
for  his  protector  takes ; 

Who  still,  with  well-placed  hope,  tfce 
his  constant  refuge  makes.  [Lord 
^ Lord,  who  made  both  heaven  and 
earth, 

and  all  that  they  contain. 

Will  never  quit  his  steadfast  truth, 
nor  make  his  promise  vain. 

7 The  poor,  opprest,from  all  their  MTonga 
are  eased  by  his  decree ; ^ 

He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 
and  sets  the  prisoners  free. 

8 By  him  the  blind  receive  their  sight 
the  weak  and  fallen  he  rears; 


PSALM  147,  148 


874 

With  kind  regArd  and  tender  love 
he  for  the  righteous  cares. 

9 The  strangers  he  preserves  from  harm, 
tlie  orphan  kindly  treats  •, 

Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
of  wicked  men  defeats. 

10  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell 
is  our  eteraal  King : 

From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures  • 
let  all  his  pi’aises  sing. 

PSALM  147. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of 
and  celebrate  his  fame  ^ [joy, 

For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  tis 

to  praise  his  holy  name. 

2 His  holy  city  God  will  build, 
though  level  I’d  w ith  the  ground  *, 

Bring  hack  his  i)Cople,  though  dispersed 
through  all  the  nationr.  round. 

3,  4 He  kindly  heals  the  broken  hearts, 
and  all  their  wounds  does  close ; 

He  tells  the  number  of  the  stars, 
their  several  names  he  knows. 

5,6  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his 
power, . 

his  wisdom  has  no  liound  ^ 

The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down 
the  wicked  to  tlie  ground. 

7  To  God,  the  Lord,  a hymn  of  praise 
with  grateful  voices  sing  5 
To  songs  of  triumph  tune  the  harp, 
and  strike  each  warbling  string. 

8  He  covers  heaven  with  clouds,  and 
refreshing  rain  bestows  *,  [thence 

Through  him,  on  mountain  tops,  the  grass 
with  wondrous  plenty  grows. 

9  He  savage  beasts,  that  loosely  range, 
with  timely  food  supplies ; 

He  feeds  the  raven’s  tender  brood, 
and  stops  their  hungry  cries. 

10  He  values  not  tlie  warlike  steed, 
but  does  his  strength  disdain ; 

Tlie  nimble  foot,  that  swiftly  runs, 
no  prize  from  him  can  gain. 

11  But  he  to  him  that  fears  his  name 
his  tender  love  extends  5 
To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace 
with  steadfast  hope  depends. 

12, 13  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem 
to  God  their  praise  address  j 
Who  fenced  their  gates  with  massy  bai'S, 

and  does  their  children  bless. 

14. 15  Through  all  their  borders  he  gives 
peace, 

with  finest  wheat  they’re  fed  *, 

He  speaks  the  word,  and  what  he  wills 
done  as  soon  as  said. 

16  Large  flakes  of  snow,  like  fleecy  wool, 
descend  at  his  command  ^ 

And  hoary  frost,  like  ashes  spread, 
is  scatter’ll  o’er  the  land. 

17  When,  join’ll  to  these,  he  does  his  hail 
in  little  morsels  break. 

Who  can  against  his  piercing  cold 
. secure  defences  make ' 


18  He  sends  his  word,  which  melts  the 
he  makes  his  wind  to  blow  *,  [ice. 

And  soon  the  streams,  congeal’d  before, 
in  plenteous  currents  flow. 

19  By  him  his  statutes  and  decrees 
to  Jacob’s  sons  were  shown*, 

And  still  to  Israel’s  chosen  seed  ^ 
his  righteous  laws  are  known. 

20  No  other  nation  this  can  boast } 
nor  did  he  e’er  afford 

To  heathen  lands  his  oracles, 
and  knowledge  of  his  word. 

PSALM  148. 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy. 

Exalt  your  Maher’s  fame , 

His  pi  j^ise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame : 

Your  voices  raise. 

Ye  Cherubim, 

And  Seraphim, 

To  sing  his  praise.  , 

3, 4 Thou  moon,  that  rul’st  the  night. 
Ami  sun,  that  guid’stthe  day, 

Ye  glittering  stars  of  light, 

To  him  your  homage  pay : 

His  praise  declare, 

Ye  heavens  above, 

And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

5,  6 Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  his  holy  name, 

By  whose  Almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came : 

And  all  shall  last, 

From  changes  free  *, 

His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

7,  8 Let  earth  her  tribute  pay  *, 

Praise  him,  ye  dreadful  whales, 

And  fish, that  through  the  sea 
Glide  swift  with  glittering  scales 
Fire,  hail,  and  snow, 

And  misty  air. 

And  winds  that,  where 
He  bids  them,  blow. 

9, 10  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
In  grateful  concert  join’d*, 

By  cedars  stately  tall. 

And  trees  for  fruit  design  d 5 
By  every  lieast. 

And  creeping  thing, 

And  fowl  of  wing, 

Ilis  name  be  blest. 

11, 12  Let  all  of  royal  birth, 
with  those  of  humbler  frame, 

And  judges  of  the  earth, 

Ills  matchless  praise  proclaim* 

In  this  design, 

I.et  youths  with  maids. 

And  hoary  heads 
With  children  join. 

13  United  zeal  be  shown, 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raisi , 

Whose  glorious  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise 


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PSALM  149,  150.- 

Earth'S  utmost  ends 
His  power  obey  *, 

His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 

14  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 

He  sets  them  up  on  high, 

And  favours  Israel’s  race, 

Who  still  to  him  are  nigh : 

O therefore  raise 
Vour  grateful  voice, 

And  still  rejoice 
The  Lord  to  praise. 

PSALM  149. 

O PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 
prepare  your  glad  voice, 

His  praise  in  the  great 
assembly  to  sing : 

In  our  great  Creator 
let  Israel  rejoice  *, 

And  children  of  Sion 
be  giad  in  their  King. 

5, 4 Let  them  his  great  name 
extol  in  the  dance  *, 

With  timbrel  and  harp 
his  praises  express;. 

Who  always  takes  pleasure 
his  saints  to  advancte, 

And  with  his  salvation 
the  humble  to  bless. 

5,  6 With  glory  adorn’d, 
his  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  their  beds 
with  safety  does  shield 
Their  mouths  fill’d  with  praisf 
of  him,  their  great  King ; 

Whilst  a two-edged  sword 
their  right  hand  shall  wield  j 
7,  8 Just  vengeance  to  take  ^ 

for  injuries  past ; 

To  punish  those  lands 
for  ruin  design’d  *, 

With  chains,  as  their  captives, 
to  tie  their  kings  fast, 

With  fetters  of  iron 
their  nobles  to  bind. 

9 Thus  shall  they  make  good, 
when  them  they  destroy, 

The  dreadful  decree 
which  God  docs  proclaim : 

Such  honour  and  triumph 
his  saints  shall  enjoy : 

O therefore  for  ever 
exalt  his  groat  name. 

PSALM  150. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place, 
from  whence  his  goodness  largely 
flows ; 

Praise  him  in  heaven,  where  hehisface, 
unveil’d,  in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2 Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts 
w hich  be  in  our  behalf  has  done ; 


-GLORIA  PATRL 

His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 
with  which  our  praise  should  equal  run, 

3 Let  the  shrill  trumpet’s  warlike  voice  , 
make  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  rebound: 

Praise  him  with  harp’s  melodious  noise, 
and  gentle  psaltery’s  silvei*^ound. 

4 Let  virgin  troops  soft  timbrels  bring, 
and  some  with  graceful  motion  dance; 

Let  instruments  of  various  string, 
with  organs  join’d,  his  praise  advance. 

5 Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose, 
to  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise ; 

Cymbals  of  common  use,  and  those 
that  loudly  sound  on  solemn  day 

6 Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 
the  breath  he  does  to  them  afford. 

In  just  returns  of  praise  employ : 
let  every  creature  praise  the  Lord. 


GLORIA  PATRI. 

Common  Meamre. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
the  God  whom  we  adore, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
and  shall  be  evermore. 

As  Psalm  24 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
and  Spiribglory  be ; 

As  ’twas,and  is,  and  shall  be  so 
to  all  eternity. 

As  Psalm  100. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
the  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

As  Psalm  37. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Gho^ 

The  God  whom  heaven’s  triumphant 
host, 

and  suffering  saints  on  earth  adore, 

Be  glorj^,  as  in  ages  past, 

As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 
when  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

As  Psalm  148, 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit  ever  bless’d, 

Eternal  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  address’d, 

As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now. 

And  shall  be  so 
Por  evermore. 

As  Psalm  149 
By  angels  in  heaven 
of  every  degree. 

And  saints  upon  earth, 
all  praise  be  address’d 
To  God  in  three  persons, 
one  God  ever  bless’d ; 

As  it  has  been,  now  is, 
always  shall  be. 


HYMNS. 


HYMN  I. 

The  Song  of  the  Angels.  For  the  Nativi- 
ty of  our  blessed'  Lord  a7id  Saviour. 
Luke  ii.  -Terse  8 — 15. 

WHILE  shepherds  watcli’d  their 
flocks  by  nig-ht, 
all  seated  on  the  gi'ound, 

The  An^el  of  the  L^rd  came  down, 
and  glory  slione  around. 

Fear  not,”  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 
had'  seized  their  troubled  mind  j 
Glad  tidings  of  great  jay  I bring 
“ to  you,  and  aU  mankind. 

3  “ To  you,  in  David’s  town,  this  day 
“ is  born,-of  David’s  line, 

“ The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  *, 

“ and  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  “ The  Heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall 
“ to  human  view  display’d,  [find, 
‘‘  AU  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 

“ and  in  a manger  laid.” 

5  Thus  spake  the  Semph,  and  forthwith 
appear’d  a shining  throng 
Of  Angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
address’d  their  joyful  song : 

6  “ All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

“ and  to  the  earth  be  peace 
“ Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to 
“ begin, and  never  cease.”  [men, 

HYMN  2. 

The  Song  of  Men  responsive  to  the  Song 
of  the  Angels. 

WHILE  Angels  thus,  0 Lord,  rejoicei 
shall  men  no  anthem  raise  ^ 

0 may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues, 
when  we  forget  to  praise  ! 

2  Then  let  us  swell  responsive  notes, 
and  join  the  heavenly  throng  5 
For  angels  no  such  love  ha  ve  known 
as  we,  to  wake  their  song. 

3  Good-will  to  sinful  dust  is  shown, 
and  peace  on  eartli  is  given 
For  lo!  the  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 
with  news  of  joy  from  heaven  ! 

4  Mer^  and  truth,  with  sweet  accord, 
his  rising  beams  adoVn ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  in  concert  sing, 

“ The  promised  child  is  born !” 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 
by  highest  worlds  is  jmid  ’, 

Be  glory,  tlien,  by  us  proclaim’d^ 
and  by  our  lives  display’d  *, 

6  Till  we  attain  those  blissful  realms, 
where  now  our  Saviour  reigns  j 
T.o  rival  these  celestial  choirs 
in  their  immortal  strains ! 

HYMN  3. 

FOR  GOOD-FRWAY. 

On  the  Sufermgs  of  our  blessed  Lord 
• mid  Saviour. 

PROM  whence  these  direful  omens 
round, 

u liich  heaven  and  earth  amaze 


Wherefore  do  earthquakes  cleave  the 
ground  I 

why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  ? 

2 Well  may  the  earth  astonish’d  shake, 
and  nature  sympathize ! 

TJie  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black! 
their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies  I 

3 Behold  fast  streaming  from  the  tree 
bis  all-atoning  blood ! 

Is  this  the  Infinfre  I-  ’tis  he, 
ray  Saviour  and  my  God ! 

4 For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail, 
for  me  this  death  is  borne  *, 

My  sins  gave  sharpn^to  the  nail, 
and  pointed  eveiy  tliorn. 

5 Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave, 
break.  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain*, 

O save  me,  whom  thou  cam’st  to  save, 
nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain ! 

HYMN  4. 

FOR  EJSTER-DAY. 

On  the  Resurrection. 

SINCE  Christ  om*  Passover  is  slain, 
a sacrific.e  for  all, 

Let  all,  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
to  keep  the  festival : 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 
of  sin  and  malice  fed ; 

But  with  unfeign’d  sincerity, 
and  truth’s  unleaven’d  bread. 

3  Christ  being  raised  by  Power  Divine, 
and  rescued  from  the  grave,  * 

Shall  die  no  more;  death  shall  on  him 
no  more  dominion  have. 

4  For  that  he  died,  ’twas  for  our  sins 
he  once  vouchsafed  to  die : 

But  that  he  lives,  he  lives  to  God 
for  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 
but  graciously  restored, 

And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
HYMN  5. 

For  the  same. 

CHRIST  from  the  dead  is  raised,  amt 
made 

. the  First  Fruits  of  the  tomb ; 

For,  as  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
did  resurrection  come. 

2 For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind 
did  guilt  and  death  derive  *, 

So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 
shall  all  be  made  alive. 

3 If  then  ye  risen  are  with  Christ, 
seek  only  how  lo  get 
The  things  which  are  above,  where 
at  God’s  right  hand  is  set.  [Christ 
HYMN  6. 

FOR  WHITSUNDAY. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost!  Creator,  come, 
inspire  the  souls  of  thine; 

Till  every  heart  which  thou  hast  made 
be  fill’d  with  grace  divine- 


IlYIUN  7, 

2 Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 
of  God,  and  fire  of  love  5 
The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 
and  unction  from  above. 

S Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  writ’st 
God’s  law  in  each  true  heart ; 

The  promise  of  the  Father,  thou 
dost  heavenly  speech  impart. 

4 Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 
thy  sacred  love  embrace  5 

Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
with  thy  celestial  grace. 

5 Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 
and  give  us  peace  Avithin, 

That,  by  thy  guitlance  blest,  we  may 
escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

6 Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 
and  Son,  from  death  revived, 

And  thee  with  both,  0 Holy  Ghost, 
who  art  from  both  derived. 

HYMN  7. 

For  the  same, 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
with  all  thy  quickening  powers  5 
Kindle  a flame  of  sacred  love 
in  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2 See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
fond  of  these  earthly  toys  5 
Our  soul^how  heavily  they  go, 
to  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3Tn  vam  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs. 

in  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ! 

Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
and  our  devotion  tlies. 

4 Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
Avith  all  thy  quickening  poAA'ers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a Saviour’s  love, 
and  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

HYMN  8. 

For  the  same. 

He’s  come ! let  eveiy  l^nee  be  bent, 
all  hearts  new  joy  resume 
Sing,  ye  redeem’d,  with  one  consent, 

“ The  Comfoiter  is  come.” 

2 What  neater  gift,  what  greater  lov^, 
could  God  on  man  bestow  i 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  ab<we, 
let  man  rejoice  below ! 

3 Hail,  blessed  Spirit ! may  each  soul 
Uiy  sacred  influence  feel  *, 

Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  conti  ol, 
and  fix  om*  Avavering  zeall 
4 Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 
those  checks  which  we  should  know } 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way  5 
tMou  §piv’st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  9. 

FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 
From  the  Revelation  of  St.  John. 

*1'  1 1HOU,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  power, 
JL  art  worthy  to  receive*, 

Since  all  things  by  thy  power  were  made, 
^Td  by  thy  bounty  live. 

* Chap,  iy, 

J i 2 


s,  9,  10,  11,  12.  377 

• 2 \ And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  power, 
honour,  and  wealth  to  gain, 

Glo)*y  and  strength ; who  for  our  sins 
a sacrifice  was  slain ! 

3f  All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem’d,. 

and  ransom’d  us  to  God, 

From  every  nation,  every  coast, 
by  tliy  most  precious  blood. 

4  § Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  power, 
by  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 

To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
and  to  the  Lamb  be  given. 

HYMN  10. 

For  the  sceme. 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread  ? 

and  does  thycup  with  love  o’erflow.^ 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 
and  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know'. 
2 Hail,  sacred  Feast,  which  Jesus  makes* 
rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood ! 
Thrice  happy  he  Avho  here  partakes 
that  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food . 
3 Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain 
before  unAvilling  hearts  display’d  ? 

Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain  ? 

are  you  forbid  the  children’s  bread  ? 

4 O let  thy  table  honour’d  be, 
and  furnish’d  Avell  Avith  joyful  guests ! 
And  may  each  soul  sJilvation  see, 
that  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes ! 

5  Drawn  by  thy  quickening  grace,  O 
Lord, 

in  countless  numbers  let  them  come. 
And  gather  from  their  Father’s  board, 
the  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb! 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  Gospel  rest, 
till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest, 
who  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  san ! 
m’MN  11. 

For  the  same. 

4 ND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 

X V who  once  at  distance  stood  ? 

And,  to  eflTect  this  glorious  change, 
did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  f 
2 0 for  a song  of  ardent  praise, 
to  bear  our  souls  above  i 
What  should  allg,y  our  lively  hope, 
or  damp  our  flaming  love ! 

3 Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choirs, 
to  praise  our  heavenly  King  ,' 

O may  that  love  which  spread  this  board, 
insiiire  us  while  we  sing — 

4 “ G lory  to  God  in  highest  strains^ 

^ and  to  Jhe  earth  be  peace ; 

“ Good-will  from  heaven  to  men  is  come; 

“ and  let  it  neyer  cease  1”  ’ 

HYMN  12. 

ON  THE  NEW  YEAR. 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 
With  blessings  crowns  each  opening 
year, 

Chap.  V.  12.  J Chap,  v.  9,  § Vcr.  13, 


378  hymn 

My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong, 

And  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song. 

2 How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the  dead, 

Since  to  this  day  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run ! 

3 We  yet  survive;  but  who  can  say, 

“ Or  through  this  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

« I shall  retain  this  vital  breath, 

“ Thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death? 

4 That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God; 

’Tis  thine  to  fix  my  soul’s  abode ; 

It  holds  its  life  from  thee  alone. 

On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5 To  thee  our  spirits  we  resign. 

Make  them  and  own  them  still  as  thine ; 

So  shall  they  live  secure  from  fear, 

Tho’  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

6 Thy  children,panting  to  be  gone, 

May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on. 

To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore. 

Where  years  and  death  are  known  no 

more. 

. 7 No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
>^orsin,  nor  hell  shall  reach  that.place; 

No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs. 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues : 

8 No  more  alams  from  ghostly  foes ; 

No  cares  to  break  rtie  long  repose ; 

No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  fun 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

9 0,  long  expected  year ! begin; 

Dawn  on  this  world  #f  woe  and  sin ; 

Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road. 

To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  with  God. 

HYMN  13. 

The  Christian^  Hope. 

HEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
o’erwhelm’d  with  guilt  and  fear, 

1 see  my  Maker  face  to  facd ; 

O how  shall  I appe&r ! 

2 If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
and  mercy  may  be  sought. 

My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
and  trembles  at  the  thought; 

3 When  thou,0  Lord,shalt  stand  disclosed 
in  Majesty  severe. 

And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul ; 

O how  shall  I appear ! 

4 But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 
who  does  her  sins  lament. 

The  timely  tribute  of  her  tears 
shall  endless  woe  prevent. 

5 Then  see  the  sorrow  of  my  heart, 
e’er  yet  it  be  too  late ; 

And  hear  my  Saviour’s  dying  groans, 
to  give  these  sorrows  weight. 

6 For  never  shall  my  soul  despair 
her  pardon  to  procure. 

Who  knows  thy  only  Son  has  died, 
to  make  her  pardon  sure. 

7 Great  Godl  with  wonder  and  with 

on  all  thy  w orks  I look ; [praise 

But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
9hbae  brighter  in  thy  book. 


13,  14. 

8 The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 
have  much  instruction  given ; 

But  thy  good  w'ord  informs  my  soul 
how  I may  soar  to  heaven. 

9 The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 

But  fr  uits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
ift  thy  most  holy  word.  ' 

10  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 
here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfy’d, 
and  here  my  hopes  arise. 

11  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 
show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 

And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
pardon  for  all  ray  sin. 

12  Here  would  I learn  how  Christ  has 
to  save  my  soul  from  hell ; [dieu 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside 
such  heavenly  w onders  tell. 

13  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 
and  take  a fresh  delight. 

By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o’er, 
and  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN  14. 

On  Gratitude  to  God, 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O my  God, 
my  rising  soul  surveys, 

Transported  with  the  view,  I’m  lost 
in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  I 
2 O how  shall  words  with  equal  w'arrftth 
the  gi-atitude  declare. 

That  glows  within  my  ravish’d  heart ' 
but  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain’d, 
and  all  my  wants  redresl. 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I lay, 
and  hung  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 
thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 

E’re  vetmy  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
to  form  themselves  in  prayer.  ! 

5  Unnumber’d  comforts  to  my  soul  j 

thy  tender  care  bestow’d. 

Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
from  whom  those  comforts  flow’d. 

6  When  in  the  slippeiw  paths  of  youth 
with  heedless  steps  I ran,  , 

Thine  arn>,  unseen,  convey’d  me  safe, 
and  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Thro’  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths,  i 
it  gently  clear’d  my  wa)',  • 

And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice,  J- 
more  to  be  fear’d  than  they. 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  u >j 
thou 

with  health  renew  ’d  my  face ; 

And  w hen  in  sins  and  soitow'S  sunk,  . ^ 
revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  l)ounteouo  hand,  with  worldly 
has  made  my  cup  run  o’er ; [bliss 
And  in  a kind  ant'  (aithful  friend 
has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  giftl 
my  daily  thanks  employ ; 


muy  ii>,  16 

Nor  is  tlie  k-asta  cheerfu}  heart, 
that  tastes  those  gifts  wifh  jcy. 

IJ  Through  eyery  period  of  my  life 
tiiy  goodness  I’il  pui’sue ; 

And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
the  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 
divide  thy  works  no  more, 

Bly  ever  grateful  heart,  0 Lord, 
thy  n\ercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity, to  theu 
a joyful  song  I’ll  raise; 

For  oh!  eternity’s  too  short 
to  up;er  all  tiiv  praise. 

lU'MN  15. 

On  the  Gloinj  oj"  God  in  the  Stami  Hea- 
vens: being'  a Translation  Part  of 
the  Idth  Psalm  of  David. 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  bhve  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heavens,  a shining  frame. 
Their  great  original  proclaim, 

2 The  unwearied  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  (h’eator’s  power  display. 

And  publishes  to  every  land 
Tlie  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

8^  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  nioon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale ; 
And  nightly,  to  tlie  listening  eartli, 
Repeats  the  stoiy  of  her  birth ; 

4 Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn. 

Confirm  tlie  tidings  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5 What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  hall; 
Wliat  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 


Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  lie  fi^iid ; 

6 In  reason’s  ear  they  all  rgjo* 

And  utter  forth  a glorious  voice, 

For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

“ Tlie  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.” 
HYMN  16. 

On  the  Providence  of  God:  taJce.i  chiefly 
front,  the  23d  Psalm  of  David. 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare. 
And  feed  me  with  a SJiepherd’s  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 

And  guard  me  with  a watchful  eye ; 

2 My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  ajl  my  midnight  hours  defend ; 
When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I fiiint, 

Or  or  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 

8 To  fertile  vales,  and  dewy  meads, 

My  weaiy  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landskip  flow. 

4 Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread ; 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 

For  thou, O Lonl.  art  with  me  still; 

5 Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  fliro’  the  dreadful  shade*; 
Thougl)  in  a bare  and  i*ugged  way, 
*fluougJi  devious  lonely  wilds  1 slray, 


17,  1«,  19,  20.  379 

6 Thy  bounty  shall  my  pain5  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage 
crotvn’d, 

And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 
HYMN  17. 

For  the  Mercies  of  Redemption. 

ALL-glorious  God,  what  hymns  of 
praise 

Shall  our  transported  voices  raise ! 

What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 
While  heaven  stands  open  to  our  view ! 

2  Once  we  were  fallen,  and  O how  low ! 

J ust  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe ; 

When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Sca;tter’d  the  shqides  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heavenly  light ! 
By  him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverish’d  and  undone  ! 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shore.% 
A bright  inheritance  as  ours ; 

WheijD  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holv,  happy  state! 

HYMN  18. 

For  Public  Mercies  and  Deliverances. 

SALVATION  doth  to  God  belong; 

His  pow*er  and  grace  shall  be  our 
song ; 

From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow  ; 

His  arm  alone  srrtidues  the  foe ! 

2  Then  prai.se  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people’s  prayer ; 

And  though  deliverance  fie  may  stay, 

Yet  answers  still  in  bis  own  day. 

3  O may  this  goodness  lead  our  land,] 

Still  saved  by  thine  Almighty  hand. 

The  trilmte  of  its  love  to  bring 
. To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King ; 

4  Till  every  public  temple  raise 
A song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise ; 

And  every  peaceful  private  home 
To  thee  a temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
''I’o  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight ; 

Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 

Till  lifv’s  last  hour,  to  persevere. 

HYMN  19. 

On  God\s  Dominion  over  the  Sea. 

God  of  the  seas ! thine  awful  voice 
Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice; 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2 The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas, 
Sportful,  to  thee  a tribute  pays; 

And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep,  \ 
At  thy  Command,  or  rage  or  sleep.  ^ 
3 Thus  is  thy  glorious  power  adored 
Among  the  watery  nations,  Lord ! 

Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dangerous  waves, 
Forget  the  might v God  who  saves ! 
HYMN  20. 

Which  may  be  used  at  SeaoronLand. 

Lord  ! for  the  just  tliou  dost  provide ; 
thou  ai’t  their  sure  defence  I. 


380  HYMN  21, 

Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
their  help  Omnipotence. 

2 Tho’  they  through  foreign  lands  should 
and  breathe  the  tainted  air  [roam., 

Inhuming  climates, far  froin  home  j 
yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3 Thy  goodness  sweetens  every  soil, 
makes  every  country  please , 

Thou  on  the  snowy  hills  dost  smile, 
and  smooth’st  the  mgged  seas  I 

4 When  waves  on  waves,  to  heaven  up- 

defy’tl  the  pilot’s  art  •,  [rear’d. 

When  teiTor  in  each  face  appear’d, 
and  sorrow  in  each  heart  •, 

5 To  thee  I raised  my  humble  prayer, 
to  snatch  me  from  the  grave  ! 

I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear, 
nor  short  thine  arm  to  save ! 

6 Thou  gav’st  the  word— the  winds  did 
the  storms  obey’d  thy  will,  [cease, 

The  raging  sea  was  hush’d  in  peace, 
and  eveiy  wave  was  stiU  ! 

7 Forthis,my  life,  in  every  state, 
a life  of  praise  shall  be  5 

And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

HYMI?  21, 

Prayer  and  Hope  of  Victory. 

NOW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power 
attend  his  people’s  humble  cry*, 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 
and  send  deliverance  from  on  high. 

2  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 
and  in  the  name  of  Israel’s  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 
our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

3  Some  trust  in  horses  train’d  for  war, 
and  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 
from  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts! 

4  Then  save  ps.  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 
and  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong. 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

and  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song. 
HYMN  22. 

Por  the  Use  of  the  Siclc.  ’ 

WHEN  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are 
nigh. 

Past  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly : 
Thine  arm.  Almighty  God,  can  aid. 
When  sickness  grieves, and  pains  invpde, 
2 To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thv  healing  power  impart ; 
Bethesda’^  bath  refused  to  save. 

Unless  an  Angel  bless’d  the  waye. 

3 All  med’cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  froih  thee ; 

And  not  a plant  which  spreads  the  plains. 
But  teems  with  health,  when  heaven 
ordains. 

4 Clay  and  Siloam’sf  pool,  we  find. 

At  heaven’s  command  restored  the  blind ; 

^ John  v.  4.  t John  ix.  7. 


22,  23,  24. 

And  Jordan’s^  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a Syrian  leper  clean. 

5 But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still, 

Grant  n\e  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 

Purge  my  foul  soul  from  every  stain, 

And  save  me  from  eternal  }>a in. 

6 Can  such  a wretch  for  pardon  sue  f 
My  crimes,  my  crimes  arise  in  view, 

Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  prayer. 
And  poui*  the  horrors  of  depaii>  ^ 

7 But  thou,  regard  nvy  contrite  sighs, 

My  tortured  breast,  my  streaming  eyes 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend. 

My  God,  my  Father,  and  rey  V riend. 

8 These  lovely  names  1 ne’er  could  plead* 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchsafed  to  bleed  *, 

His  blood  procures  for  human  race  | 

Admittance  to  the  throne  of  grace. 

9 When  sin  has  shot  its  poison’d  dart, 

And  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart. 

His  blood  is  all-sufficient  found 

To  draw  the  sliaftand  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin? 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within  ? 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 

Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whnlA 

11  O!  if  I trust  thy  sovei-eign  skill. 

And  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 

Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me.  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 

HYMN  23. 

On  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

WHEN  we  are  raised  from  deep  dls. 
ti-ess, 

our  God  deserves  our  song : 

We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
from  Hezekiah’sS  tongue. 

2 The  |tttes  of  the  ^youring  grave 
are  c^n’d  wide  in  vain. 

If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
command  them  fast  again. 

3 When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word 
then  no  disease  withstands ; 

Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
and  flv,  as  he  commands. 

4 If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 
he  can  our  frame  restore. 

And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
and  they  are  found  no  more. 

5 To  him  I cry’d,  “ Thy  seiwant  save, 

“ thou  ever*good  and  just; 

“ Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave 
“ thv  power  is  all  my  trust !” 

6 He  heard,and  saved  my  soul  from  death, 
and  dry’d  my  falling  tears ; 

Now  to  his  praise  I’ll  spend  my  breath, 
through  my  remaining  years.  . 

hymn  24. 

On  t/tc  same. 

My  God,  since  thou  hast  raised  me  up^ 
thee  I’ll  extol  with  thankful  voice , 
Restored  by  thine  Almighty  power, 
with  fear  before  thee  I’ll  rejoice,  j 

X 2 Kings  y.  10.  § Isaiah  xxxu,  9, 


HYMN  25,  26,  27,  28 

2 With  (raubles^vorn,  with  pain  op-/  hvmtsj  o- 

press’d,  ^ ^ ^ .HYMN  2G. 

to  thee  I cry’d,  and  thou  didst  save ; f " 

Thou  didst  support  my  sinking- hopes'. 

mv  life  riirJ<?t  rAcr<i>x>  ’ 


“V  Hopes, 

my  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 
S Wherefore,  ye  saints,  rejoice  with  me 
With  me  sing-  praises  to  the  Lord ; 
Gall  all  lus  goodness  to  your  mind, 

. ^ii  his  faithfulness  record. 

4 His  anger  is  but  short';  his  love, 
^hich  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay : 
rief  may  continue  for  a night 
but  joy  returns  with  rising  day ' 

6 Thp  what  I vow’d  in  my  distress, 
in  happier  hours  I now  will  give 
And  strive,  that  in  my  grateful  verse 
hjs  praises  may  forever  live. 

^ Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

the  blest  and  undivided  Three 
The  one  sole  Giver  of  all  life, 
gloiy  and  praise  for  ever  be. 

HYI\IN  25. 

Funeral  Consolations. 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  de- 
clares 

in  Christ  who  die! 

. Released  from  aU  their  earthly  cares, 
they  reign  with  him  on  high.” 

2 Then  why  lament  departed  friends, 
or  shake  aX  death’s  alai’ma? 

Death  s but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
lo  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3 If  sin  be  pardon’d, we’re  secure, 
death  hath  no  sting  beside ; 

bulT^hffir  power  j 

nnt  Christ,  our  ransom,  died ! 

^ Zht  o^oll  his  saints  he  bless’d, 
when  in  the  grave  he  lay : 

And, rising  thence, -their  hopes  he  raised 
to  everlasting  day ' »«nscu 

® joyfuily,  while  life  we  have,  i 
to  Christ,  our  life,  we’ll  sing,  * 
Where  is  thy  victory,  0 grave  ^ 
and  where,  0 death,  thy  sting.?”  | 


S81 

forth,  ye  Heralds,  in  my  name, 

where’er  the  human  race  is  found. 

^ 1 he  J03TUI  news  to  all  impart, 
and  teach  them  where  salvation  lies-, 
With  care  bind  up  Hje  broken  heart, 
and  wipe  the  teais  from  weepingeyes. 

3 Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  |o, 

. ^ot  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove, 

AIM  letyoui-heaven-taughtconductshow 

that  ye  re  commission’d  from  above. 

4 i'reely  from  me  ye  have  received, 
treely,  in  love,  to  others  give ; 

1 bus  shall  3’our  doctrines  be  believed, 
and,  by  j'our  labours,  sinners  live. 
HYMN  27. 

/ ne  same  Commission^  from  St.  Mark  xvi. 

H St.  Matt,  xxviii.  18,^c. 

preach  my  Gospel,”  saith  Che 
Lord, 

“ bM  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive 
^xptein  to  them  my  saered  Word, 
bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live. 

Ill  make  my  great  commission 
known, 

“ and  ye  shall  prove  my  Gospel  true. 

By  aU  the  works  that  I liave  done,  ^ 
« wonders  ye  shall  d^  , 1 

Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  d&d, ' V 

go  cast  out  devils  in  ihy  name ; 

Nor  let  my  Prophets  be  afraid, 

Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews 
blaspheme. 

« y®  follow  my  commandsr, 

« I’m  with  you  till  the  world  shall  gnd  I 

Ml  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands: 

“ I can  destroy,  and  can  defend.” 

5  He  spake,and  light  shone  round  his  heads 
on  a bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode ; 

They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
the  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


additional  hymns, 

SET  FORTH  IN  GENERAL  CONVENTION,  I80C. 


HYMN  28. 

ADVENT. 

rht  Comins  ^nd  Office  of  Christ.  Luke 

Hiv.  18,  19. 

sound,  the  saviour 
the  Saviour  promiseti long!  [comes, 
.et  every  heart  prepare  a throne,^ 
and  every  voice  a song. 

Spirit,  largely  pour’d, 
exerts  bis  sacred  fire;  * 

bJc  L "1  and  love, 

las  holy  breast  inspire. 

pn.5oncrsto  relea.se, 
in  batan’s  bondage  held,  * 


The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
the  iron  fetters  yield. 

4 He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 
to  clear  the  mental  ray ; 

And  on  the  eyes  opprest  with  night, 
to  pour  celestial  day. 

5 He  comes, the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
the  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 

And  witli  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
to  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6 Ortr  glad  Hosannas^  Prince  of  Peace, 
thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 

And  heaven’s  eternal  arches  rin®- 
with  thy  beloved  name.  ** 


RVMN  29,  30,  31,  32,  33. 

« Lift  up  vow  heads,  ye  heavenly  gales . 
hymn  29.  I Yg  everlasting  doors,  give  ''^^y  * 

epiphany^  i Q Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light 

•Ae  Blessedness  of  Gospel  i And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  i 

Revelation  of  Christ  to  Jezos  ■ He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  rig 

w T...  „V7— 10.  Matt.xm.16,17.  « ^:„g,of Gloiww^  _ 


^•(jtospel  rimes,  ^ ^ide  untoia  me  rauiaut^...^, 

:hrist  to  Jezos  He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 

7-10.  Matt.  xm.  16, 17. , j^ing  of  GI017  m. 

us  are  flieir  feet  ^ is  the  King  of  >alory,  who . 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes 
The  world,  sin,  death, 

1 5 “hof  Ws  mi^mpS  chariot  waits, 

..  rr  annre.  fTive  way  : ’ 


tiles.  Isa.  v.  2, 7- 

HOW  beauteous - - - 

who  stand  on  Zion’s  hiU , 

Waio  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
and  words  of  peace  reveal . 

2 How  charming  1^ their  voice . 

how  sweet  their  tidings  ai  e . 
n Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour-Km^ 

‘‘  he  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 

3 How  happy  are  our  ears 
that  hear  this  joyful  sound. 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  f , 
and  sought,  but  never  found. 

4 How  blessed  are  our  eyes 
that  see  this  heavenlv  light . 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
but  died  without  the  si^ht. 

5 The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
and  tuneful  notes  employ, 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

and  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6 The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
through  all  the  earth  abroad  • 

L^t  every  nation  now  behmd 
their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

hymn  30.  . . 

Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigntng.  ^ 
TTE  dies!  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies. 

H to!  Salem’s  daughters  weep  around 

i SS gmund! 


Hut  10 ! what  sudden  joys  ..  - 

r<>«z9  the  dead,  revives  again. 

4*The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb : 

Up  to  his  Father’s  court  he  flies’. 

Cherubic  legions  ^rd  , 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies  . 

6 Break  off  your  tears,  y e saints,  and  tell 
How  high  oir  great  Deliverer  rengns  i 
Sing  how  he  spoil’d  the  hosts  of  hell. 
And  led  the  tyrant  death  in  chams  • 

6 Say,  “ Live  for  ever,  glorious  King,^ 

« Born  to  redeem,  instruct,  : , 

Then  ask— “ O death,  where  is  thy  sting . 
And  where  thy  victory,  0 grave. 
hymn  31. 
ascension. 

Christas  Ascension.  Psalmxxiv.7. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

Our  J esus  is  gone  up  on  high  *, 

The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg’d  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2 There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay 


« Ye  everWng  doors,  give  way  ! ’ 

1  6 ‘‘  Who  is  theming  of  Gloiy,  who  ?” 

The  L^ord  of  boundless  power  po^cat, 

The  King  of  saints  and  ai^els  too, 

'and  over  all,  to  ever  blea. 

penitential. 

The  Penitent's  Suvphc^on. 

^ THOU  diat  hear^t  when  sinnera 

L hough  my  crimes  before  thee  Ue,  j 
Behold  them  not  with  ^«S*”y  .r 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  booKw 

2 Create  my  nature  pure  withii , 

And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin . 

3 I cannot  live  without  thy  ^ 

Cast  out  and  ban'sh’d  “S  ’ 

And  let  a wretch  come  «ear  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thv  Son, 

5 Awoken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 

Is  all  the  sacrifice  I bnng  •, 

The  God  of  grace  wilt  ne  er  despise 
A broken  heartjor  * 

6 Mv  soul  lies  humbled  m the  dust, 

And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just , 
tookTwn,SLord,w»^^^^^^ 

ATkrf  save  the  soul  condemn  d to  oie. 

7 Then  will  I teach  the  world  thy  ways 

SinSThall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace 
I’ll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour  s . 

And  they  shall  praise  a pardoning  God. 
fo  ma7thy  love  inspire  my  tongue. 
Salvation  shall  be  * ,,,„cc 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strengthand  righteousness 

HYjVLW  c>t>. 

penitential. 
er.  iii.  22.  Hos.  xiv.  4. 


Jer.  111.  *’ 

HOW  oft,  alas  1 this  wretched  heart 
has  wander’d  from  the  Lord . 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
forgetful  of  his  word . 

2 Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  Retui-n 

dear  Lord,  and  may  I come  * 

Mv  vile  ingratitude  I mourn  •, 

1 0 take  the  wanderer  home. 


383 


HYMN  34,  35,  36,  37,  38. 


3 And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

I  and  bid  my  crimes  remove 

[ And  shall  a pardon’d  rebel  live 
to  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4 Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 
how  glorious,  how  divine  I 

Tliat  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
so  vile  a heart  as  mine. 

I  5 Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 
dear  Saviour,  I adore  5 
O keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
and  let  me  rove  no  more. 

HYMN  34. 

PENITENTIAL. 

The  Pool  of  Btthesda.  John  v.  2—4. 

HOW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
.Here  in  thy  ways  forgotten  lie  j* 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me  ? 

2  Sinners  on  every  side  step  in. 

And  jvash  away  their  pain  and  sin ; 

But  I,  an  helpless  sin-sick  soul. 

Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  covenant-angel,  swift  come  down, 
To-day  tliine  own  appointments  crown ; 
Thy  power  into  the  means  infuse. 

And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  })ool, 

1 would,  thou  know’st  I would  be  whole; 
O let  the  trojibled  waters  move, 

A»d  minister  thy  healing  love. 

HYMN  33. 

PENITENTIAL. 

OTH  AT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 

O that  I could  at  last  submit, 

At  Jesus’  feet  to  lay  it  down! 

to  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus’  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I long  to  find ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art. 

Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
and  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  ot' inbred  sin, 
and  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 
i 1 cannot  rest,  till  pm*e  within, 
till  I am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

! 4 Fain  would  I learn  of  thee,  my  God; 

thy  light  and  easy  bui’den  jirove. 

The  cross,  all  stain’d  with  hallow’d  blood, 
the  labour  of  thy  d3ung  love. 

31  wotdd ; but  thou  must  give  the  power; 

my  Ifeart  from  every  sin  release; 

Brin^  near,  bring  near  the  Joyful  hour, 
and  fill  me  with  thy  jierfeet  peace. 

0 Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 
nor  let  thy  chariot-wheels  delay ; 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear; 
my  God,  mv  Saviour,  come  away  ! 

" HYIVIN  36. 

The  Necessity  of  Renewing  Grace. 

HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
unconscious  of  its  load ! 

The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
to  happiness  and  God. 
i The  will  perverse,  the  passions  bliitd, 
in  paths  of  ruin  stray . 


Reason  debased  can  never  find 
the  safe,  the  narrow  way. 

3 Can  aught  beneath  a power  divine 
the  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 

’Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
to  form  the  heart  anew. 

4 ’Tis  thine  the  ppssions  to  recall^ 
and  upwards  bid  them  rise ; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
from  reason’s  darken’d  eyes. 

5 To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 
and  bid  the  sinner  live ! 

A beam  of  heaven,  a vital  ray, 

’tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

6 0 change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 
and  give  them  life  divine  I 

Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

HYMN  37. 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer.  Mat.  xxvi.  4J , 

Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise ! 

w hat  snares  beset  my  way ! 

To  heaven,  O let  me  lift  my  eyes, 
and  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2 How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  com- 
and  melt  in  .lowing  tears  ' [plain. 
My  w'eak  resistaftce,  ah,  how  vain  I 
how  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 

3 O gracious  God,  in  whom  I live, 
my  feeble  efforts  aid ; 

Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4 Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hoi>e, 
when  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

3 Whene’er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 
or  lure  my  feet  aside. 

My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart,^ 
my  guardian  and  my  guide.  ' 

6 O keep  me  in  thy  heayenly  w'ay, 
and  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 
from  happiness  and  thee. 

HYMN  38. 

The  Joys  of  Heaven. 

COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid 
heart, 

inspire  each  lifeless  tongue ; 

And  let  the  joys  of  heavgn'impart 
their  influence  to  our  Song. 

2 Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 
and  discord  there  shall  cease ; 

And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3 The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free, 
shall  mourn  its  power  no  more ; 

But,  clothed  in  spotless  purity, 
redeeming  love  adore. 

4 There,  on  a throne  (how  dazaling 
the  exalted  Saviour  shines;  [bright  1> 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
on  all  thehea\en!y  minds. 

3 There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 
join  in  immortfd  songs ; 


384  HYMN  Si),  40,  41,  42,  43. 


And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and 
our  feeble  notes  inspire ; [Jove, 

Till  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
we  join  the  angelic  choir. 

HYMN  39. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

COME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
and  lei  our  ^oys  be  known  5 
Join  in  a song  with  sweet  accord, 
and  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
be  banish’d  from  this  place  j 
Religion  never  was  design’d 
to  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
that  never  knew  our  God, 

But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King 
may  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 
and  thunders  when  he  please, 

Tliat  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
and  manages  the  seas; 

5  This  awful  God  is  oui*s, 
our  Father  and  our  love  j 
Me  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
to  carry  us  above. 

6  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 
and  never,  never  sin  f 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  gmce, 
drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 
to  that  immortal  state. 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
should  constant  joys  create. 

8  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
glory  begun  below  *, 

Celestial  fruits,on  earthly  ground, 
from  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

9  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 
a thousand  sacred  sweets. 

Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
and  every  tear  be  dry, 

We’re  marching  through  Immanuel’s 
ground, 

to  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

HYMN  40. 

Time  and  Eternity.  2 Cor.  iv.  18. 

HOW  long  shall  earth’s  alluring  toys 
detain  our  heart  and  eyes. 
Regardless  of  unmortal  joys, 
and  strangers  to  the  skies ! 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 
they  fade  upon  the  sight; 

And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
be  lost  in  endless  night. 

8 Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how'  vain ! 

with  conscious  sighs  we  own ; 

Wl)Ue  clouds  of  sorrowj  care,  and  pain, 
o’ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4 O could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 
tibove  these  gloomy  shadesj 


To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
which  sorrow  ne’er  invades ! 

3  There  joys  unseen  by  Inoital  eves, 
or  reason’s  feeble  ray. 

In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
unconscious  of  decay. 

6 Lord,  send  a beam  of  light  divine, 
to  guide  our  upward  aim  ! 

With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

7 Then  shall,  on  faith’s  sublimest  wing, 

. our  ardent  wishes  rise 

To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures 
immortal  in  the  skies.  [spring 

HYMN  41. 

The  Christian's  Confidence. 

WHENjl  can  read  my  title  clear 
to  mansions  in  the  skies. 

I’ll  bid  farewell  to  evei-y  fear, 
and  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
and  fiery  darts  be  hurl’d, 

Tlren  I can  smile  at  Satan’s  rage, 
and  face  a frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a wild  deluge  come, 
let  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 

So  I but  safely  reach  my  home, 
my  Gotl,  my  heaven,  my  all ; 

4  There  I shall  bathe  ray  w'ear^’  soul 
in  seas  of  heavenly  rest. 

And  not  a wave  of  trouble  roll 
across  my  peaceful  breast. 

HYMN  42. 

INVITING. 

Life  the  Day  of  Grace  and  Hope.  Ecc4. 
ix.  4 — 6, 10. 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  tfme  to  ensure  the  great  rev/ard  * 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  siniier  may  return. 

2 Life  is  the  hour  that  God  liath  given, 
To  escape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven  •, 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3 The  living  know  that  they  must  die ; 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  is  gone, 
Aliae  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Tlieii’  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  bury’d  in  the  dust ; ^ 

They  have  no  share  in  all  that’s  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  wiih  all  your  might  pursue  j 
Since  no  device  or  work  is  found. 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 
6 There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 
In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  baste; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  detpair, 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

HYMN  43. 

INVITING. 

The  Goodness  o f God.  Nahum  i.  7. 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  voiirGoi'. 
with  songs  of  sacred  praise. 


HYMxN  44,  45,  46,  47. 


3S5 


For  Ire  is  goort,  supremely  good, 
and  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2 All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 
in  him  we  live  and  move  5 

But  nobler  benefits  declare 
the  wonders  of  his  love. 

3 He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 
to  ransom  rebel  worms ; 

’Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
in  its  diviner  forms. 

4 To  this  dear  refuge,  lord,  we  come, 

’tis  here  our  hoj>e  relies  5 

A safe  defence,  a peaceful  home, 
w hen  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5 Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 
the  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 

Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward, 
with  bliss  divinely  free. 

6 Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love, 
what  honours  shall  we  raise  1 

Not  all  the  angelic  songs  above 
can  reiKler  equal  praise. 

HYMN  44. 

Morning  Hymn. 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run ; 

Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  i^ay  tliy  morning  sacrifice. 

2 Redeem  thy  mispeni  time  that’s  past*, 
Live  this  day,  as  if  ’tw  ere  thy  last: 

To  improve  thy  talents  take  due  care ; 
’Gainst  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

S Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere. 

Thy  conscience  as  the  noon-day  clear: 
Think  how  the  all-seeing  God,  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4 Wake,  aiwi  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part ; 

Who  all  night  long  unw  earied  sing^ 
Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

6 I wake,  I w ake,  ye  heavenly  choir  j 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire  5 
That  I like  you  my  age  may  spend, 

Like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

6 May  I like  you  in  God  delight, 

Have  all  day  long  iny  God  in  sights 
Perform  like  you  my  Maker’s  will: 

O!  may  I never  more  do  ill. 

7  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  bast  kept, 

And  bast  refresh’d  me  while  I slept: 
^irant,  Lord,  when  I from  death  shall 
1 may  of  endless  life  partake.  [wake, 
e Loni,I  my  vows  to  thee  renew*  j 
Scatter  my  sin.sas  morning  dew*; 

Guard  my  first  spring  of  tho’t  aud  will. 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

9 Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 

All  I design,  or  do,  or  say, 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

10  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings 
flow. 

Praise  him,  all  creatures  here^ielow*. 
Praise  him  above,  ye  angelic  host ; 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holv  Ghost.  ‘ 

K k 


imiN  45. 

Evening  Hymn, 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 

2 Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son,  . 
The  ills  that  I this  day  have  done ; 

That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee^ 
I,  ere  I sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3 Teach  me  to  five,  that  I may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 

Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4 0 may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  cloflft 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I awake. 

5 When  in  the  night  I sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 

No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest 
6 Let  my  blest  guardian,  w hile  I sleep. 
Close  to  my  bed  his  vigils  keep  j 
Divine  love  into  me  instil, 

Stop  all  the  avenues  of  ill. 

7 Tho’t  to  tho’t  with  my  soul  converse. 
Celestial  joys  to  me  rehearse  5 
And  in  my  stead,  all  the  night  long, 

Sing  fo  my  God  a grateful  song. 

8 . Praise  God,  from  w^hom  all  blesslnigV 
flow*. 

Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  belotv  ^ 
Praise  him  above,  ye  angelic  host ; I 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  ^ 
HYMN  4d. 


Paraphrase  of  the  lOOtA  Psalm. 

Before  Jehovah’s  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  3 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  3 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2 Hissoverei^  pow'er,vathoutouraid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form’d  us  men  3 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  W'e 
stray’d, 

lie  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3 We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  3 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4 We’il  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankfu> 
songs, 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise ; 

And  earth, w ith  her  ten  thousand  tongue?, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praisei 
5 Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command* 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  *, 

Firm  as  a rock  thy  truth  must  stand,  * 
When  roUiiig  years  shall  cease  to 

HYMN  47.  I 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer,  f* 

TO  our  Redeemer’s  glorious  nairij% 
aw  ake  the  sacred  song ! 

0 may  his  love  (immoitni  flame 
\(u>e  every  heart  und  v 


HYMN  48,  49,  50,  51,  52. 


386 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  tho’tcan  reach  i* 
what  nmrtal  tongue  display  i 
Imagination’s  utmost  stretch 
in  wonder  dies  away. 

8 He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 
left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 

And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 

was  eyer  love  J^tke  this  ? 

4 Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
our  humble  thanks  to  thee ) 

May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 

“ The  Saviour  died  for  me.” 

£ 0 may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 
fill  every  heart  and  tongue  *, 

Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
and  join  the  sacred  song. 

HYMN  48. 

Communion  vjith  Christ. 

TO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

That  name,  in  heaven  and  earth 
adored. 

Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2 But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low  j 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

3  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet ; 

O let  our  warm  affections  move, 

In  gl?id  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore. 

But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more  ] 
And  wdiilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  display’d ; 

Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 

Thy  dreadful  agonising  pains. 

6  Let  humble  penitential  woe, 

With  painful  pleasing  anguish  flow  5 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart, 

Life,  hope  and  joy  to  every  heart.  , 

c HYMN  49. 

The  Lord's  Day. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
that  saw  the  Lord  arise  *, 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
and  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2 The  King  himself  comes  near 
to  feast  his  saints  to-day ; 

Here  may  we  ^it,  and  see  him  here, 
and  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

* One  day  amidst  the  place 
where  Jesus  is  within. 

Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

\ My  willing  soul  would  stay 
^ such  a frame  as  this, 

Ti4  it  is  call’d  to  soar  away 
ti.everlasting  bliss. 

^ HYMN  50. 

P^arations  for  rcli^oxts  Worship. 

Ty  tboiights,  vain  world,  be 
^ l<fetKyreri£ioushours5<^;  {goue, 


From  flesh  and  sense  T vTould  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee.  " 

2 My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire. 
And  kindles  with  a pure  desire, 

To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  ^ove, 

And  feel  thine  influence  from  above. 

3 When  I cwi  say  tiiat  God  is  mine, 
When  I can  see  thy  glories  shine, 

1 tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 

And  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great, 

4 Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right 

hand, 

To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land  j 
And  in  thy  temple  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 
HYMN  51. 

Thine  Eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his 
beauty.  Isaiah  xxxiii.  17. 

SHOULD  nature’s  charms,  to  please  the 
in  sweet  assemblage  join,  [eye, 
All  nature’s  chai'ms  would  di'oop  and  die, 
Jesus,  compared  with. thing. 

2 Vain  were  her  fairest  beams  display’d, 
and  vain  her  blooming  stc»*e  j 
Her  brightness  languishes  to  shade, 
her  beauty  is  no  more. 

3 But  ah,  how  far  from  mortal  sight 
the  Lord  of  gloiy  dwells  ' 

A veil  of  interposing  night 
his  radiant  face  conceals. 

4 O could  my  longing  spirit  rise 
on  strong  immortal  wing. 

And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies, 
my  Saviour  and  ray  King ! 

5 There  thousands  worship  at  thy  fee* 
and  there  (divine  employ  ’) 

The  triumphs  of  thy  love  repeat, 
in  songs  of  endless  joy. 

6 Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day 
o’er  all  the  blissful  place  j 
Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay, 
and  die  to  see  thy  iace  I 
HYMN  52. 

The  Excellency  and  SuJJicitncy  of  the 
Scriptures. 

Father  of  mercies  1 in  thy  w ord 
what  endless  glory  shines ! 

For  ever  be  thy  name  adored 
for  these  celestial  lines. 

2 Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 
exhaustless  riches  find } 

Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
and  llasting  as  the  mind. 

3 Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
and  yields  a free  repast 
Subliraer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
invite  the  longing  taste. 

4 Here  the  Redeemer’s  welcome  voice 
spreads  heavenly  peace  around  j 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5 O may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
my  ever  dear  delight ; 

And  still  new  beauties  may  I see, 
and  sUU  increasing  Aght* 


HYi\LN  53, 

6 Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
be  thou  for  ever  near ; 

Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacrefl  word, 
and  vie^v  mv  Saviour  there. 

HYMN  53. 

TAs  Seasons  orowned  with  Goodness. 
Psalm  Ixv.  11. 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy ! 

Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  em- 
Wbile  in  thy  temple  we  appear,  [ploy, 
To  hail  thee,  sovereign  of  the  year. 

2 Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll. 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole : 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 

And  darkness  \yhen  to  veil  the  skies. 

3 The  flowery  spring  at  fliy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land  ] 
The  summer  rays  w ith  rigour  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4 Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores  *, 
And  winters,  soften’d  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5 Seasons,  and  months,  and  w^eeks,  and 
days, 

Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid. 

With  morning  light  ami  evening  shade. 

6 Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 

And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 
HYMN  54. 

A Funeral  Thought. 

Hark  1 from  the  tombs,  a mournful 
my  ears,  attend  the  cry : [sound, 

“ Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  g-ound 
“ where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2 “ Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
“in  spite  of  all  your  towers ! 

“ The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
“ must  lie  as  low  as  ours.” 

3 Great  God ! is  this  our  c.ertain  doom  ? 

and  are  we  still  secure  ? 

Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb  *, 
aiid  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

4 Grant  us  the  ][)ower  of  quickening 
grace, 

to  fit  c>ur  souls  to  fly ; 

Then,  when  w’e  drop  this  dj  ing  flesh, 
we’ll  rise  above  the  skv. 

HYMN  55. 

A Charity  Hymn. 

IORD  of  life,  all  pVaise  excelling, 

JL  thou,  in  glor\’  unconflned, 

Deigu’st  to  make  thy  Immble  dw'elling 
with  the  poor  of  humble  mind. 

2 As  thy  love,  through  all  creation, 
beams  like  thy  diffusive  light  •, 

So  the  scorn’d  and  ln:.«*ble  station 
shrinks  before  thine  equal  sight. 

3 Tlius  thy  care,  for  all  providing, 
warm’d  thy  faithful  prophet’s  tong»ie  j 
Who,  the  lot  of  all  deciding, 
to  tby  chosen  Israel  sung  • 


«>4j  oOj  56j  57  3S7 

4 When  thine  harvest  yie/cfstiiee  pleasurPi 
thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind  j 

To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure 
of  the  scatter’d  ears  behind. 

Chorus. 

These  thy  God  oniains  to  bles^ 

The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

5 When  thine  olive  plants  increasing, 
pour  their  plenty  o’er  thy  plain. 

Grateful  thou  shalt  take  the  blessing 
but  not  search  the  bow  again. 

Chorus.  These,  &c. 

6 When  thy  favour’d  vintage  flowii\g, 
gladdens  thy  autumnal  scene. 

Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing, 
but  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  gleao 
Chorus..  These,  &c. 

7 Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring 
mercy,  Lord,  thine  own  decree  j 

Mercy,  every  sorrow  sharing, 

warms  the  heart  resembling  th^ 

8 Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger, 
still  the  widow  owns  thy  care, 

Screen’d  by  thee  in  every  danger, 
heard  by  thee  in  every  prayer. 

tfallelujahf  Ametu 
HYMN  56. 

At  the  Ordination  or  Institution  of  a 
Minister. 

Father  of  mercies ! in  thy  house 
We  pay  our  homage  and  our  vows , . 
Whilst  with  a grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour’s  care. 

2 The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  ros#V 
In  splendid  triumph  o’er  his  foes, 
Scatter’d  his  gifts  on  men  below. 

And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3 Hence  sprang  the  Apostles  boQOUir’d 
name, 

Sacred  beyond  heroic  feme ; 

Hence  dictates  the  prophetic  sage, 

And  hence  the  evangelic  page, 
t In  lower  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, ^ 
Pastors  from  hence  and  Teachevs  rise  *, 
Who,  tho’  with  feebler  rays  they  sltiue, 
StiU  mark  a long  extended  line. 

5  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  denre, 
And  fed  by  him,  their  graces  live; 
Whilst  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
Amidst  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

6  So  shall  the  **right  succession  run 
Tfirough  all  the  courses  of  th  sun, 
WhiL^t  unborn  churches,  by  fheir  care, 
Shall  ri.se  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

7  Jesus  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessing* 
flow ; 

Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  dajft. , 
HYMN  57. 

Prayer  for  Plinisters. 

Father  df  mercies ! bow  thine  ea'. 
Attentive  Jo  our  earnest  prayer, 

I We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  tb«e, 

1 S icccssful  pleaders  may  they  be 


TABLK  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


2 How  gteat  their  work,  liow  vast  their 

cliarg:e!  . 

IK>  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge ; 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 
We  slmre  the  blessings  they  obtfun. 

3 Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine,' 
Their  words, and  let  those  words  be  thine ; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  tlieir  fear,  inflaine  their  zeal. 

4 Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed  5 


Teach  them  iramorial  soius  to  gain  • 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  paki. 

5 Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound , 
fn  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  ne\v*creating  power. 

6 Let  sinner^  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  j 
Let  light  thro’  distant  realms  be  sprea 
And  Zion  reax  her  drooping  head. 


V Whenever  the  Hymns  are  used  at  the  celebration  of  divine  service,  a certain  portion 
of  portions  of  the  Psalms  of  David  in  metre  shall  also  he  sung. 


END  OF  THE  HYMNS. 


AN  ALPHABETICAL  TABLE, 


Chozomg  where  to  fnd  each  Psalm  or  Hymn  by  its  beginning. 


PSALMS. 


Against  all  those  that  s«*ive  with  me  319 
As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams  323 
At  length,  by  certain  proofs,  ’tis  plain  336 
Behold,  O God,  how  heathen  hosts  341 
Bless  God,  my  soul  i thou,  Lord,  alone  352 


Bless  God,  ye  seiTanls,  that  attend  369 
Defend  me,  Lord,  from  sliame  31 7 
Deliver  me,  0 Lord,  my  God  33Q 

Do  thou,  O God,  in  mercy  help  829 
For  ever  bless’d  be  God  the  Lord  372 
For  thee,  O God,  our  constant  praise  332 
From  lowest  depths  of  woe  368 

From  my  youth  up,  may  Israel  say  368 
Give  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth  328 
God  in  the  great  asserabry  stands  342 
God  is  our  refuge  in  distress  325 

God’s  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount  3l  1 
Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  sa:y  367 

Happy  the  man  whose  tender  care  323 
Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me  . 327 

Hear,  O my  people,  to  my  law ' 339 

He’s  blest  whose  sins  have  ;^rdon 
gain’d  317 


He  that  has  God  his  ^iwdian  made  347 
Hold  not  thy  peace,  5 Lord  our  God  343 
How  blest  are  they  who  always  keep  360 
How  blest  is  he,  who  ne’er  consents  305 
How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be  347 
How  long  AVilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  309 
How  many,  Lt^rd,  of  late  are  grown  305 
How  vast  must  their  advantage  be  SG9 


I’ll  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord  316 
In  deep  clistress  I oft  have  cry’d  3G6 
In  .Fudah  the  Almighty’s  known  338 
In  thee  I put  my  steadfast  trust  335 
In  vain,  0 man  of  lawless  might  927 
I waited  meekly  for  the  Lord  322 

Jehovah  reigns ; let  all  the  earth  349 


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Jehovah  reigns,  let  therefore  all  350 
Judge  me,  O Lord,  for  I the  paths  315 
JustJudge.ofheaven,against  my  foes  32.3 
Let  all  the  j ust  to  G od,  with  joy  31 8 

Let  all  the  listening  world  attend  326 
Let  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  oJjoy  332 
Let  David,  Lord,  a constant  place  368 
Let  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise  333 
Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  ray  complaint  306 
Lord,  bear  my  cry,  regard  my  prayer  831 
Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  n»y  cry  372 
Lord,  bear  the  voice  of  ray  coniplaiot  331 
Lord,  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king  336 
Lord,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share  369 
Lord,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious  name  328 
Lord,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land  344 
Lord,  who’s  the  nappy  man  that  jnay  309 
My  crafty  foe  with  flattering  art  320 
My  God, my  God, why  leav’st  thou  me  3l3 
My  soul  for  help  on  God  relies  331 
My  soul, inspired  with  sacred  love  351 
My  soul  wit  h grateful  tho’ts  of  love  359 
No  change  of  tirpe  shall  ever  shock  310 
O all  ye  peo})le  clap  your  hands  325 
0 come,  loud  j>ntl»ems  let  us  sing  348 
Of  mercy’s  never-bdijug  spring  350 
O God,  who  hast  oui-  troops  disj^ersed  330 
0 God,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee  331 

0 God,  my  he^rt  is  fully  bent  356 

O God,  whose  former  inercies  make  357 
0 God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord  843 
0 God,  to  whom  revenge?  belongs  348 
0 Israel’s  Shepl,^:,Td,  Joseph’s  Guide  341 
O Lord,  thou  art  mv  righteous  Judge  305 
O Lord,  iny  God, sinre  I have  placed  306 
O Lord,  mv  rock,  to  thee  1 cry  316 

O Lord,  our  fatliers  oft  have  told  324 

O Lordi  to  my  relief  draw  near  335 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES 


Page. 

0 Loixl,  the  Saviour  and  defence  34tJ 
O Lord,  I am  not  proud  of  heart  3f>8 
On  thee,  who  dwell’st  above  the  skies  367 
O praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  360 
O pi’iiise  the  Lord,  with  one  consent  369 
O praise  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul  373 
O praise  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy  374 
O praise  ye  the  Lord  375 

O praise  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place  375 
O render  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord  353 
O render  thanks  to  God  above  354 

O ’twas  a joyful  sound  to  heai*  366 
O thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow  307 
Praise  ye  the  Lord ; our  God  to  praise  358 
Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  crafty  foes  37i 
Protect  me  from  my  cruel  foes  309 
Resolv’d  to  watchoVr  all  my  ways  322 
Save  me,  O God,  ifWn  waves  that  roll  334 
Since  I have  placed  my  trust  in  God  308 
Since  godly  men  decay,  0 Lord  308 
Sing  to  the  Lord  a new-made  song  349 
Sing  to  the  Lord  a new-made  song  349 
Speak,  0 ye  judges  of  the  earth  329 
Sm*e  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose  309 
That  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe  358 
Thee  I will  bless,  my  God  and  King  373 
The  heavens  declare  thy  glory.  Lord  312 
The  king,  O Lord,  with  songs  of  praise  312 
The  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God  326 
The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord  3l4 

Tlie  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great  325 

The  Lord  to  thy  request  attend  31 2 

The  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake  358 
The  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord  367 
The  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord’s  314 
The  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose  328 
Though  wicked  men  grow  rich  or 
great  320 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast 
known  370 

Thro’ all  the  changing  scenes  of  life  318 


Thy  chastening  wrath,  0 Lord,  re- 
strain 321 

Thy  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  restrain  306 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend  32i) 

Thy  mercies.  Lord,  shall  be  my  song  343 
Thy  presence  why  withdraw’st  thou, 
Lord  308 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race  333 

To  celebrate  thy  praise,  0 Lord  307 

To  God,  in  whom  I trust  314 

To  God  I cry’d,  who  to  my  help  338 
To  God,  our  never-failing  stren^h  342 
To  God  your  grateful  voices  raise  355 
To  God  the  mighty  Lord  369 

To  God,  with  mournful  voice  372 

To  my  complaint,  O Lord  my  God 
To  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint  310 
To  Sion’s  hill  I lift  my  eyes  366 

To  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I 345 

To  thee,  0 God,  we  render  praise  338 
To  thee,  O Lor<L  piy  cries  ascend  37 1 

We  build  with  miitless  cost,  unless  367 
When  I pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer  350 
When  Israel,  by  the  Almighty  led  350 


Wlien  Sion^s  God  her  sons  recall’d  367 
When  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest  370 
While  I the  King’s.loud  praise  re- 


hearse 324 

Who  place  on  Sion’s  God  their  trust  3t57 
Whom  should  I fear,  since  God  to  roe  3! 5 
Why  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O God  337 

With  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth  3f«0 
With  glory  clad,  with  strength  ar- 
ray’d 348 

With  mv  whole  heart,  my  God  and 
King  ‘ 370 

With  restless  and  ungovernM  rage  30.5 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth;  350 
Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy  374 

Ye  priiices,  that  in  might  excel  316 

Ye  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord  358 


HYMNS. 


X age. 

Alls,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  363 
All-glorious  God,  what  hymns  of 
praise  379 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God  377 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  385 
Before  .Jehovah’s  awful  throne  385 
Christ  from  the  dead  is  raised,  and 
made  370 

Come,  Holy  Gho.st!  Creator,  come  376 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  377 
Come,  Lord,  ajid  warm  each  languid 
heart  303 

Come,  we  that  love  the,  Lord  384 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy  387 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world- 
be  gone  380 

i^aiher  of  mercies ! in  thy  word  386 

K k 2 


page. 

Father  of  mercies ! in  thy  hoase  387 

Father  of  mercies ! bow  thine  ear  387 
From  whence  these  direful  omens 
. round  376 

God  of  the  seas ! tiune  awful  voice  379 
Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name  381 
Go  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  the  Lord  381 
Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night  33-j 
Hark  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour 


comes  381 

Hai’k ! from  the  tombs,  a mournful 
.sound  387 

Hoar  what  the  voice  from  heaven 
decliires  39t 

He’s  come ! let  every  knee  be  bent  377 
He  dies ! the  Friend  ol'sinners  diej  382 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet 


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TABLE,  8ic. 


How  oft,  alas ! this  wretched  heart  382 
. How  lorig,  thou  faithful  G od,  shall  I 383 
How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies  383 
How  long  shall  earth’s  alluring  toys  384 
Life  is  tlt€  time'to  serve  the  Lonl  384 
Lord  ! for  the  just  thou  dost  provide  379 
Loixl  of  life,  5»Jl  praise  excelling'  387 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  'spread  377 
My  God,  since  tboU  hast  raised  ihe  up  380 
iio\y  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power  380 
O that  ihy  load  of  sin  'were  gone  383 
O thou  that  he^M  when  sinners  cry  382 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  ■ 382 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  ' 379 

Since  Cbtjst  our  Passover  is  slain  376 
Should  nature’s  charms  to  please  the 
eye’  386 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant  c^e  377  ^ 


The  Lord  my  past  me  swan  prepare 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high 
Thoi^  God,  all  gldr}%  honour,  power 
To  our  Redeemer’s  glonous  name 
To  Jesus,'  our  exalted  Lord 
Welcome  sweet  d«ay  of  rest 
When  all  thy  mercies,  0 my  God 
When  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are 
nigh 

When,  rising  from  the  hed  of  death 
When  W'e  are  raised  from  deep  dis- 
tress  ’ 

When  I can  read  my  title  clear 
While  angels  thus,  O Lord,  rejoice 
While  shepherds  watch’d  their  flocks 
by  night  j 

Ye  bumble  souls  approach  your  God 


379 

379 

377 

385 

386 
386 

378 


38Q 

378 


380 

384 

376 


376 

384 


TABLE 


To  find  Pscdn^  suited  to  'particular  Subjects  and  Occasions. 


A DOR  ATION  of  God,  psalms  8, 65, 95, 
.and  145.  (See  Praise.) 

— of  the  second  person  hi  fhe 

ricalm’ 


Blessings  of  a family,  psalm  128. 

‘ temporal,  proniised,  psalm 


Trinity,  p^lm'  47. 

Advent^  psalms  proper  for,  1 8,  verse  8,  &c. 

50, 89,  96,  97,  98,  add  146,  ver^e  6,  &c. 
AJJiicted,  prayer  of,  p^lhis  13, 42, 94, 102, 
119,  verse  81,  &.C.  and  psahiV  148.  ‘ 

' ' .,  comfort  of,  psalm  1 1 9,  verse  49, 


kc. 


complaint  of,  psalms  42, 77, 102, 


114,  verse  8},  kc.  and  psalm  143. 
— , psalm  proper  for,  119. 


^ *.v»  ^ ^ • V 

J Mictions^  benefits  of,  pSalm  94, verses  12, 
13  and  14,  psalm  119,  verses  65,66,  67, 
68,71,and75;  ' 

deliverance  from  them  cele- 


psalms  1,  32,  122  twid  l28. 

Blood  b(  Christ,  cleansing  from  sin,  pre- 
figured by  the  ceremonies  of  the  law, 
psalm  51. 

Brotherly  lOve,  psalm  133. 

Care  bf  God  dVer  his  Saints,  psaltp  34. 

Charity  to  the  ppor.  (See  Jfms-giving.) 

CAorifadZe  ' ihan,  blessings  promised  to, 
psalm  41,  verses  I,  2 and  3. 

CAi7dren,conitbfts  of^  psalm  127,  verses  3, 
4 and  5.  „ „ . , 

instructetl  in  God’s  law,  psalm 


brated,  psalms  34’  arid  l07. 

Aged  Sainty  prayer  of,  psalm  71,  verses  17 
and  13 


ALms-giaingy  psalm  41,  verses  2 and  3 
and  psalm  112.  • - 

Angeh  giihrd  the  righteous,  psalm  34, 
verse  7,  and  psalm  , verses  1 1 and  12. 
— i-— called  on  fo  praise  the  Lo2<^  ps^m 
103,  verses  19, 20  ^d  21. 

Ascensiori,  psalms  24, 47,  a«d  68,  verse  18 
&c. 

ii^A-TFcdncsdoy, psalms  proper  for,  51  and 
130.  (See  PiMtcktial.)  " 

A instance  from  God,  ps^ms  138  and  144. 
wrftAcwm, practical, punishmentdetidunCed 
against,  psalm  14;' ’ 

, prevalence  of,  liiinented,  psalms 


10  and  12: 

Attributes  of  God,  psalm  36,  verse  5,  kc. 

psalms  111,  145, 146  and  147. 

Slessinz  of  God  on  temporal  business  and 
(jpn^rts,  nsalm 


144, 


verse  12  to  the  end. 

promised  to  the  righteous, 


78  verse  6,  kc.  psalm  119,  verse  9,  kc. 
Christy  the  true  David,  psalms  35  and  89. 
(See  D’ot-uZ.)  . , 

^ covenant  made  with  mm  typrueu 

by  David,  psalm  89. 

, divinity  of,  psalm  43,  verte  6,  kc. 

' psalm  47  and  1 10. 

U,  his  incctmeuiony  psalm  40,  verse 

- 6 kc. 

, David  in  the  person  of,  describes 

his  soiToWs  and  the  malice  and  perse- 
cution of  his  enemies,  and  prays  for 
deliverance,  psalihs  22,35,  41  and  55. 

, his  death  and  suflerings  set  forth 

in  the  person  of  David,  psalms  22,  35, 
4i,  55and  69.  ' ' ^ 

— his  resurrection  predicted,  psalm 
2,  psalm  16,  verse  9,  kc,  psalm  69,  verse 
29,  kc.  psahn  118,  verse  22,  kc. 

, his  ascension  celebrated,  psalms 

24,  47, 68,  kc. 

, his  exaltation  in  his  human  na- 

i lure  to  his  Mcdiatoi-ial  Kingdosn,  psalm 


TABLE,  &c. 


2,  verse  7 to  the  end,  psalms  8, 21,  72, 
80y  110,  118  and  132. 

,C/^ri.st,  his  glorification  in  his  human  na- 
ture, iwalm  8. 

his  ^ove  to  k\s  Qhurch  celebrated, 

psalm  45. 

liis  love  to  his  enemies,  psalm  35, 

verse  I’l,  i:c. 

, Ills  glory  and  power^  psalm  45, 

verse  2,  &.c. 

^ his  kingdom  ^.vcvong  the  Gentiles, 

psaiuis  72,  87,  1 lO  ami  132. 

^ ,a  Priest  and  King,  psalm  llQ* 

, o!tr  strengtii  and  right^usnegs, 

psalm  71,  vdVses  14,  15  and  16. 

^ his  first  and  secomi  coming^ 
psalms  50,  96, 97  and  98. 

Christmas  day,  p«dm  4.5,  psalm  85,  three 
last  verses,  psalm  89,  1 10  and  132. 
Church,  established  by  God,  psalm  44. 

— - built  oil  .Tesus  Christ,  psalm  118, 
verse  22,  kc. 

gathered  and  settled,  psalm  132. 

its  beauty,  worship  and  order, 

psalms  48  and  122. 

^ the  birth  plaice  of  Saints,  psalm  37. 

safely  nndjoy  in  it,  psalm  27,  verse 

4,  icc.  psaims  48  and  84. 

destruction  of  its  enemies,  psalm 


and  wickedness,  psalms  lO  and  12. 
Complaint  of  quarrelsome  neighbours, 
psalm  11. 

of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind 

and  body,  psalms  102  and  143. 
Compassion  of  God,  psalms  103  and  1 45, 
verse  9 to  the  end. 

Confession  of  sin,  repentance,  and  par- 
don, psalms  32, 38, 51,  130  and  143. 
Confrmation,  psalms  proper  for,  19,  verse 
7,  &c.  25,  verse  7,  fee.  34,  verse  11, 

51,  verse  9,  i«,c.  119,  verse9,&c.  verse  33, 

6, c.  verse  103,  kc. 

Conscience,  its  guilt  relieved,  psalms  32 
and  130. 

Consecration  of  a Church,  psalm  1 32, verse 

7,  kc.  (See  OJf.ee  of  Consecration.) 
Contention,  complained  of,  psalm  120, 
Contrition,  an  adt  of,  psalms  25  and  51. 
Converse  with  God,  psalm  63. 

Conversion  of  Jews  hnd  Gentiles,  psalma 

87,  96,  106  and  126. 

Corruption  of  manners  general,  psalms 
llandl2.  , 

Counsel  and  support  from  God,  psalms  16 
and  119. 

Courage  in  death,  psalm  16. 

Covenant  made  with  Christ  in  the  person 
of  David,  psalm  89. 

Creation  and  Providence,  psalms  83, 104, 


GetjtUes  gathered  into  it^  psalms 

45  and  47 

tied  defends  it  and  fights  for  it, 

psalms  20,  46,  l25  apd  l35. 

Christ’s  love  to  it,  psalm  45. 

• God’s  presence  in  it,  and  delight 

in  it,  psalms  34  and  132. 

the  garden  of  tl^e  Lord,  psalm  92, 

verse  12,  ^c. 

the  spouse  of  Christ,  p.salm  45. 

its  increa.se,  psalm  67. 

in  affliction,  psaln)is  44, 80,  and  89, 

verse  38,  kc. 

comforted^  psalm  125. 

^ the  honour  and  safety  of  a nation, 

psalm  48. 

— its'  festivals  joyfully  attended, 

psalm  122. 

Comfort  and  support  in  (Jod,  psalm  4, 
psalm  iV),  verse  5,  kc.  psalms  32,34,46, 
and  94,  verse  12,  itc. 

.•  ■■  and  support  in  Go<i  from  a view  of 
his  past  mercies,  psalm  77,  verse  lO,  kc. 

and  .support  in  sadness,  prayed 

for,  psalms  102  and  142. 
— of  God’s  spirit  pray- 
ed for,  psalms  42,  43  and  51. 
Communion  of  Saints,  psaljn  16,  verses  4 
and  5,  psalm  133. 

Complaint  of  absence  from  public  wor- 
ship, psahn  42. 

Complaint  of  sickness,  psalm  6. 

of  temptation  and  spiritual  af- 
fliction, psalm  42. 

- — ^ of  the  prevalence  of  impiety 


135,  136, 147  and  148. 

Creatures,  no  trust  in  them,  and  God  all 
sujfTicient,  psalm  33,  verse  12  to  the 
end,  psalms  62  and  J4G. 

praising  God,j)salm  148. 

David  in  his  sufferings,  deliverances, 
kingdom,  kc.  a ty^ie  of  Christ,  psalms  2, 
18,21,  22,  35,  40,  44,  45,  55,  69,  72,  89, 
109,  no,  118  and  132.  (See  Christ.) 

Death,  courage  in,  psalm  16,  and'  psalm 
2Sj  verse  4,  kc. 

— — , deliverance  from,  psalm  31  and 

118. 

of  Christ,  psalms  22  and  69. 

of  saints  and  sinners,  psalms  37 

and  49. 

the  effect  of  sin,  psalm  90. 

Defence  ami  salvation  in  God,  psalms  3, 
18,61  and  121. 

Delaying  sinners  warned,  psalm  95,  verso 
7,  &.C. 

Delight  in  God^  psalms  18,  42,63,  73  and 


Deliverance  begun  and  perfected,  psalm 
85. 

from  despair,  psalm  18. 

from  deep  distress,  psalms  34 

and  40. 

— - from  death,  pealpis  31  and 

118. 


from  oppression  and  false- 
hood, psalnt  56. 

. ■ — - from  persecution,  psalms  5, 7j 

53  and  94. 

— from  slander,  psalms  5 and  01 


jiK:  TABLE,  &c. 


Deliverance  from  shipNvreck,  psalm  107, 
verse  23. 

by  prayer,  psalms  34  and  40. 

Desertion  and  disti’ess  of  soul,  psalm  13, 
psalm  25,  verse  16,  &.C.  psalms  38  and  143. 

Dnirc  of  knowledge,  psalm  119,  verse  33, 
&c. 

of  holiness,  psalm  119,  verse  36,  &c. 

— - — of  comfort  and  succour,  psalm  119, 
verse  39,  &c. 

of  quickening  grace,  psalm  119, 

verse  25,  &c. 

Desolations^  the  Church  safe  in  them, 
psalm  46. 

Devotion^  psalm  134. 

— — in  sickness,  psalmss  6 and  39. 

Direction^  prayed  for,  psalm  25. 

Distress  relieved,  psalms  34, 40  and  130. 

Divinity  of  Christ,  psalm  45,  verse  6,  &c. 
psalm  110. 

Dominion  oi  man,  psalm  8,  verses  3,4,5 
and  6. 

Doubts  and  fears  suppressed,  psalms  3, 
31  and  42. 

Easter  Eve,  psalms  proper  for,  16,  verse 
9,  tc,  and  40,  three  first  verses. 

Easter,  psalms  proper  for,  2,  verse  7 to 
the  end,  psalm  30,  psalm  57,  six  last 
verses,  and  psalm  118. 

Education,  reYigions,  psalm  34,  verse  11, 
psalm  78,  verse  4,  fee.  psalm  119,  verse 
9,  fee. 

Egypt's  plagues,  psalm  105. 

End  of  righteous  and  wicked,  psalms  1 
and  37. 

Cacrm'ei  of  Christ  and  the  Church  (typifi- 
ed by  the  enemies  of  David  and  Israel) 
psalms  18,48,68,74,76, 83,and  102,  verse 
13,  fee.  (See  Christ,  Church,  David.) 

Enryand  unbelief  cured, psalms  37  and  49. 

Epiphavy,  season  of,  psalms  proper  for, 
22,  verse  27,  psalms  45, 47, 67, 72,  87, 96, 
98,  (See  Gentiles,  Kingdom  of  Christ.) 

Equity  and  wisdom  of  Providence,  psalm 
9. 

Evening  Psalms,  4,  verse  3,  fee,  psalm  63, 
3d  and  4th  stanzas. 

Evidences  of  gi’ace,  psalms  15  and  26, 

Evil  times,  psalm  12. 

^ neighlmurs,  psalm  120. 

magistrates,  psalms  58  and  82, 

Exaltation  of  Christ,  psalm  2,  verse?  to 
the  end,  psalms  8,  21,72  and  110.  ■ 

Examination,  psalm  26,  psalm  139,  three 
last  verses. 

Faith  in  divine  power  and  mercy,  psalms 
57,  62  and  13Q,  four  last  verses. 

Faithfulness  of  God,  psalms  89,  105^  111, 
145  and  146. 

Falsehood,  blasphemy,  fee,  psalms  12  and 
56, 

Family  love  and  worship,  psalm  143. 

blessings,  psahn  128. 

Fear  in  the  worship  of  God)  psalBi  89, 

Tcrj$e7,fec.psalni99. 


Fear  and  reverence  of  God,  psalm  35 
verse  8,  fee.  psalm  128.  (See  God,  his 
power  and  majesty.) 

Fears  and  doubts  suppressed,  psalms  3, 
31,34  and  42. 

Flattery  a.vx\  deceit  complained  of,  psalms 
12  and  36. 

Formal  worship,  psalm  50,  4th  stanza, 
fee. 

Forgiveness  of  sin  prayed  for,  psalms  8, 
33  and  51.  (See  Penitential,  Pardon.) 
Frailty  of  man,  psalm  39,  verse  7,  fee. 
psalm  89,  verses  47  and  48,  psalm  80, 
psalm  144,  verses  Sand  4. 

Fretfulness  discouraged,  psalm  37. 
Fnendship,  its  blessing,  psalm  133. 
Funeral,  psalms  proper  for,  39,  verse  7 
fee.  psahn  89,  verses  47  and  48,  psalm 
90,  psalm  144,  verses  3 and  4. 

Gentiles  given  to  Christ,  psalms 2,  22, 27 
and  72. 

erathered  into  the  Church, psalms 

45,47,'67,  87, and  96. 

owning  the  true  God,  psalms  65, 

67,  96  and  98. 

Glorification  of  Christ  in  his  human  na- 
ture, psalm  8. 

Glory  of  Christ,  psalm  45,  verse  2,  fee. 

and  grace  promised,  psalm  84, 

psalm  97,  last  three  verses. 

God,  his  greatness  and  glory,  psalm  8, 
four  first  and  last  verses. 

, his  perfections  and  providence  ex- 
tolled, psahn  36,  verse  5,  fee.  psalms  65, 

105. 145  and  147. 

, his  goodness,  fee.  psalm  103,  psalm 

145,  verse  7,  fee.  psalm  1 47. 

-,  his  omniscience,  psalm  159. 

, his  omnipresence,  psalm  139. 

, his  omnipotence,  psalm  68,  psalm 

89,  verses  6, 7, 8,  and  9,  psalms  93  and  96 
— P-,  his  justice,  psahn  92. 

, his  sovereignty  and  goodness,psalms 

8,75,82,  113  and  “l44, 

, his  compassion,  psalm  103,  psalm 

1 45,  verse  9 to  the  end, 

, liis  care  of  tlie  Saints,  psalm  3,  verse 

3,  fee.  psalm  7,  Verse  8,  fee,  and  psalm 
34. 

, our  defence  and  salvation,  psalms 

3,  33,61  and  ll5, 

— , eternal,  fee,  psalm  93. 

r,  eternal,  and  inafi  mortal,  psalms  90 

and  102, 

faithfulness, psalms  39, 105,  111,  1 15 
and  146, 

—^goodness  and  mercy,  psalms  103 
and  145. 

-m— , goodness  and  truth,  psalms  145  and 

146, 

governing  power  atui  goodness, 
psalm  66. 

— , greatness  and  goodrtess,  psalms  68 

144. 145  ahd  147. 

— the  Juoge,  psalm  9,  verse  7^  fee. 


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psalms  50, 97, psalm  98,  last  verse,  psalm 
149,  last  verse. 

dod,  his  majesty,  psalms  63  and  97. 

, his  condescension,  psalm  113. 

— , mercy  and  trutii,  pjialm  36,  verse  5, 
fcc.  psalms  39, 103, 136an<ll45. 

, made  nian,  psalm  8,  verse  5,  &c. 

, his  perfections  extolled,  psalm  36, 

verse  7,itc.psalms  111,  145,  l4Cand  147. 
— — , our  porti<»n,  psalm  4,  verse  G to  the 
end,  psalm  73,  verse  25  to  the  end. 

, his  power  and  mpjesty,  psalm  68i 

p>alm  89,  verse  6,  &,c.psalms  93  and  96. 

, our  preserver,  psalms  121  and  138. 

present  in  his  Cliui'ch,  psalms  46  arid 

84. 

our  Shepherd,  jjsalms  23, 

our  support  and  comfort,  psalm  94, 

verse  12,  &.c. 

supreme  Governor,  psalms  75,  82 

and  95. 

, his  vengeance  and  compassion, 

psalm  68  and  97. 

— — unchangeable,  psalms  89  and  111. 

worthy  of  all  praise,  psalms  145,146 

and  150. 

Good^Frtday^  psalms  proper  for,  22,  35, 
40,  psalm  4l,  verse  5 to  the  end,  psalms 
55  and  69.  (See  Christy  his  sufferings 
and  death.') 

Good  Works.,  psaira  4,  verse  3,  kc..  psalm 
15,  psaira  24,  verse  3,&.c.  psalm  106, 
verse  3,  kc.  psalm«  112  and  119. 
Goodness  of  God  celebrated,  psalms  103 
and  147.  (See  God.) 

Gospel,  its  blessings,  glorv  and  success, 
psalms  19,  45,  89,  98,  llO'and  111. 
Grace  prayed  for,  psalms  25,  42  and  43. 
— - its  evidences,  i>saIVn  26. 

w ithout  merit,  psalms  l6  and  32. 

of  Christ,  psalms  45  and  72. 

-and  providence, psalms 33,36, 135, 

136  and  137. 

r preserving  and  restoring,  psalm 

57,  psalm  66,  four  ij^st  yerses,  psalms 
125  and  138. 

and  glory,  psalm  84,  two  last 

verses,  psalm  97,  three  last  verses. 

: — , pirUoiiing,  quickening,  and  sanc- 
tifying, i>salni  119,  verse  25,  kc.  verse 
33,  kc.  verse  57,  kc.  verse  77,  &.c. 
Greatness  of  God,  and  his  goodness, 
psalms  68,  J 44, 145  and  147. 

Guilt  of  conscience  rentoved,  psalms  32, 
51  and  IGO. 

Harvest,  psalm  65,  verse  9,  kc.  psalm  147, 
verse  8,(kc. 

Health,  sickness  and  recovery,  psalms  6, 
30, 38,  39,  90, 102  and  1 16. 

Hearing  of  prayer,  psalm  4, psalm  65,  first 
fonr  verses,  psalm  66,  last  two  verses, 
and  psalm  102,  last  two  verses. 

Heart  Known  to  God,  psalm  139,  verse 
11,  Ate. 

IJeiiiLti,  psalm  16,  verse  9,  kc.  psalm  17, 


last  verse,  psalm  ‘Z't,  verse  3,  A.c.ps^ilm 
97,  verse  11,  Atc.  psalm  106,  verses  3 
and  4. 

Historical  Psalms,  73,  105  and  106. 

Holiness,  psalm  4,  verse  3,  Ate.  psalm  l.% 
psalm  24,  verse  4,  Ate.  psalm  106,  versa 
3.  kc.  psalms  1 12  and  119. 

Hufy  Spirit,  supplication  for,  psalm  42, 
psalm  51,  verse  11,  kc.  (See  Grace.) 

Hope  and  trust  in  Go<i,  psalm  3,  psalm  16, 
last  three  verses,  psalms  13,  27,  31,  46, 
psalm  66,  last  thixje  verses,  psalms  62, 
71, 86,  psalm  115,  verse  9,&c.  jvsalm  125. 

Humiliation,  day  of,  psalms  proper  for, 

10  and  60.  (See  PenitenLial  Psalms.) 
profession  of,  psalm  131. 

Hypoentes  and  hypocrisj , psalm  12,  psaira 
50,  verse  17  to  the  end. 

Idolatry  reproved,  ps<'ilm  115,  verso  2, 
kc,  psalm  13.5,  verse  15,  kc. 

Incarnation  of  C hrlst,  psalm  40,  verse 
kc. 

Instruction,  spiritual,  psalm  25,  verse  3, 
&.C,  psalm  34,  verse  ll,  Atc.  psalm  119. 

Institution  of  a Minister,  psalms  projx'r 
for,  122,  psalm  132,  verse  9,  Atc.  psiilin 
133. 

Instructive  Psalms,  displaying  the  dlfler- 
ent  characters  and  end  of  good  and  bad 
men,  l,  5, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 14, 15, 17, 24, 25, 
32, 34, 36,37, 50, 52, 53, 58, 73, 75, 84,  91, 
92,  94,  112,  119,  121,125,  127,128,  133. 

Intercession,  psalms  of,  20, 67, 122  and  132. 

Jews,  conversion  of,  psalm  106,  last  five 
verses,  and  psalm  126. 

saved  from  Egypt,  a»d  brought  to 

Canaan,  psalms  68,  105,  107,  114,  135 
and  136. 

Jcwi’Uavels  in  the  wilderness,  psalm  78, 
psalm  106,  verse  6,  Ate.  psalm  11-1 

Judgment,  day  of,  psalm  1,  three  last 
verses,  psalm  50,  psalm  96,  two  last 
shinzaus,  psalm  97,  psalm  98,  three  last 
verses.  (See  Advent.) 

Justice  of  God,  psalm  92.  (See  God,  his 
perffetions.) 

Justijlcaihm  from  tlj.c  free  grace  of  God, 
psainks  32  and  130. 

Kingdom  of  Christ,  psalms  2,  72,  87,  89, 

1 10  and  132.  (See  Christ,  Kpiphany.) 

Kingly  office  of  Christ,  psalms  2l  and  1 lO 
(See  Christ,  Epiphany.) 

Knowledge,  spiritual,  desired,  psalm  119, 
verse  5, 4tc.  verse  33,  Atc.  verse  i29,  Atc. 

Law  of  God,  its  excellence,  consolations, 
delight  in  it,  &c.  psalms  19,  and  119, 
verse  5,  Ate.  verse  33,  Ate.  verse  97,  Ate. 
verse  103,  Ate.  verse  128,  Ate. 

Lent,  n^lms  proper  for.  (See  Penitcn~ 
tiul  Psalms.) 

Liherality  to  ihe  jioor,  psalm  41,  three,  c. 
first  verses,  psalm  112,  verse  3,  Ate. 

Life,  its  shortness  and  frailty,  psalm  39,  7 
verse  4,  kc.  psalm  89,  v orses  47  aud  ' 
psalm  90. 


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TABLE,  &c. 


Lift^  uncertainty  of,  psahn  S9. 

LonHng  after  Lod,  iwalms  42  and  63. 

Lord's  Day^  p<^alm&  proper  for,  63,  three 
first  stanzas,  95,  96,  l00,and  118,  verse 
19  to  the  end. 

Love  to  our  neighbour,  psalm  15. 

of  Christ  tb  sinners,  typified  in  the 

love  of  David  to  his  enemies,  psalm  35, 
verse  12,  kc. 

, brotherly,  psalm  133. 

Alngistrates  warned,  psalms  58  and  82. 

Magistrate^n  good  one  described,  psalm 
101. 

Majesty  oi  God,  psalm  68.  (See  God.) 

Man,  his  dominion,  psalm  8,  third  and 
three  following  verses. , 

his  mortality,  psalm  39,  verse  4,  Lc, 
psalm  89,  verses  47  and  48,  psalm  90, 
verse  3,  &c.  psalm  102. 

Marriage,  mystical,  and  typical  of  the 

fcunion  between  Christ  and  his  Church, 
psalm  45,  verse  9,  kc. 

Melancholy  reproved,  psalms  42, and  77, 
verse  10,  &c. 

Mercies,  common  and  special,  spiritual 
and  temporal,  psalms  103  and  107. 

Mercy,  prayed  for,  psalms  25  and  123. 

, of  God,  celebrated,  psalm  36,  fifth 

and  following  verses,  ps^ms  66, 89, 103, 
136  and  145.  ' 

Miracles  in  Egypt  and  the  .wilderness, 
psalm  105,  verse  23,  &c.  107,  verse  8,  &c. 

Morning  Psalms,  3,  verse  3,  &,c.  19,  63, 
130,  verse  6,  &c.  and  141. 

Mortality  of  man.  (See  Man,  his  mor- 
tality.) 

Ifation's  safety  is  the  Church,  psalm  48; 
verse  9,  &c. 

—’5  prosperity,  psalm  144,  four  last 
verses. 

blessed  and  punished,  psalm  107, 

verse  33,  &c. 

National  deliverance,  psalms  76, 124  and 
13G. 

— desolations,  the  Church  and  peo- 
ple of  God  safe  in  them,  psalm  46. 

Obedience,  sincere,  psalm  32,  four  last 
verses,  psalm  139,  three  last  verses. 

Old  age,  psalm  90,  verse  10,  kc. 

Omnipresence  of  God,  psalm  139.  (See 
God,) 

Omnipotence  of  God,  psalm  89,  sixth  and 
foUoSving  verses.  (See  God.) 

Omniscience  of  God,  psalm  139.  (See  God.) 
~*itrdon,  merer  and  grace  prayed  for, 
'salins  6,  25,  32,  51,  85,  ISO  and  143. 
Penitential  Psalms, Rtpeniance.) 
'n  Week,  psalms  proper  for,  22,  35, 
I erse  5 to  the  end,  55  and  69.  (See 

k,  his  sufferings  and  death.) 
p.  Ice  under  afflictions  and  persecu- 

psalms  37,  39, 130,  verse  3,  &c. 

Pf  ipsalm  131. 

md  holiness,  urged,  psalm  34, verse 


Peace,  return  of,  after  war,  psalms  98  and' 
118. 

Penitential  Psalms,  6,32,  38,51,  102,  130 
and  143. 

Perfections  of  God  extolled,  psalm  36, 
verse  7,  kc.  psalms  111,  146, 146  and 
147.  (See  God.)  . 

Persecuted  Saints,  psalms  35,  44  verse  9, 
&c.  psalms  74  and  80. 

Persecution,  prayer  in  lime  of,  psalms  7, 

71  and  143. 

, courage  in  time  of,  psalms 

46  and  94,  verse  16,  &c. 

, deliverance  from,  psalms  9, 

10  and  94. 

Persecutors  of  David  as  the  type  of  the 
Messiah,  and  of  the  Church  and  people 
of  God,  psalms  7, 35, 44,  74,  83, 129  ami 

149. 

PcsfiVence,  preservation  in  it,  psalm  91. 
Piety,  instruction  in,  psalm  34,  verse  11, 
kc. 

Poor,  charity  to.  (See  Alms-giving.) 
Portion,  God  our,^alin  4,  verse  6 lo  the 
end, psalm  73,  verse  25  to  the  end. 

Poxoer  of  Christ,  psalm  45,  verse  2,  kc 

of  God,  psalms  68  and  89,  verse  6, 

kc.  (See  God.) 

Praise,  psalms  of,  66, 100, 103,  111,  ISS, 
145,  146  and  147.  _ . 

— ^ — - for  creation  and  providence, 
psalms  33  and  104. 

from  all  creatures,  psalm  148. 

for  temporal  blei.sings,  psalms  68 

and  147. 

for  eminent  deliverances,  psalms 

34  and  118. 

for  the  victories  by  which  God  ef- 
fected our  redemption,  psalm  98. 

—  for  health  restored,  psalms  30  and 

116. 

for  hearing  prayer,  psalm  66,  four 

last  verses. 

— to  the  Messiah,  psalm  45. 

from  all  nations,  psalm  117. 

for  protection,  grace,  and  truth, 

psalm  37,  verse  7,  kc. 

for  rain,  jisalm  65,  verse  9,  &.c. 

Prayer;,  psalms  4 and  65. 

in  time  of  war,  psalm  20. 

Preservation,  daily,  psalm  121. 

— in  time  of  public  danger  ’ 

and  c<damity,  psalms  46,  91  and  112, 
four  last  verses. 

—  from  sin  and  its  punish- 

ments,  psalm  19,  verse  12,  kc.  psalms 
25,  28  and  40.  , 

Preserver.  (See  God.)  ' 

Pride,  impiety  and  oppression  punished, 
psalms  10  and  12.  \ 

Priestly  office  of  Christ,  psalm  110.  ' 

Propagatimsoi  the  Gospel,  psalms  45,47,  , 
68,  72  and  145.  ji 

Prophetical  Psalms,  2,  16,  22,  40,  45,  68,/ 
72,87,101,  118,  &c.  /.  j 


Prosperity^  dangers  of,  psalm  73. 
Prosptroits  sinners,- their  fearful  end,! 

psahi^  37,  49  and  73.  ' 

Protection  of  God  extended  to  the  righ 


TABLE,  &c.  395 

Self-Examination^  psalms  26  and  139, 
last  verse. 

Self-Righteousness^  disclaimed,  psiilm  77, 
verses  14, 15  and  16. 


. . luc  iigu-  verses  m and  16. 

teous,  psalm  34,  seventh  and  following  i ShephenL  (See  God ') 
verses.  Dsalms  37.  91  Mnd  19A  ' 


verses,  psalms  37,  91  and  125. 
Providence  of  God,  jisaliii  140.  " 
Prozadc'/ic€,  its  wisdom  and  equity,  psalm 
9,  verse  7,  &c.  psalms  96  and  97. 

-and  grace,  psalm  36,  verse  8, 

kc.  psalm  147. 

its  mystery  unfolded,  psalm 


73. 


in  the  works  of  creation, 
psalms  33, 35,  65,  89,  104,  107, 135,  136 
and  147. 

Punishment  of  sinners.  (See  Prosperous 
sinners^  Sinneis  xvarntd.) 

^i.i»-(di^c^tions  of  a Christian,  psalms  15 

Quickening  grace.  (See  Grace.) 

/(ain,  psalm  65,  verse  9,  kc.  and  147, 
^’erse  9,  kc. 

Rcdemptii^n.^  the  mercies  of,  celebrated, 
psalms  103  and  107. 

Recovery  from  sickness.  (See  Sickness.) 
Rdative  duties,  psalms  15  and  133. 
Religious  education.  (See  Education.) 
Renovation,  psiihn  51,  verse  7,  &c.  psalm 
119,  verse  33,  &c.  (See  Grace.) 
Repentance,  relative  to,  psalms  6,  32,  38, 
51, 102, 130  and  146. 

Resignation,  psalms  39,  123  and  131. 
Restoring  grace,  psalm  23,  verse  3.  (See 
Grace.) 

Resurrection  of  Christ  and  of  the  Saints 
predicted, psalm  16,  verse  9,  kc.  psalms 
30,  49,  verse -15, and  118,  verse  22,  kc. 
(See  Chri9,  Easter  Eve,  Easter.) 
Reverence  in  worship.  (See  Worship.) 
Riches,  vanity  of,  psalm  49. 

Righteous,  character  of,  psalm  15.  (See 
Holiness.) 

protected  by  God,  psalm  34, 

verse  7,  &,c.  37,  9l,and  144,  verse  12  to 
the  end. 

1 blessings  promised  to,  psalms 

1,  32,  1 22  and  128.  (See  Saints.) 
Righteousness  of  Christ,  trusted  in,  psalm 
71,  verses  14,  15  and  16. 

7“ , from  God,  psalm  71,  verse 

15,  &c. 

'Safety  in  danger, psalms 61  and  91.  (See 
Preservation.) 

Saints,  character  of,  psalms  15  and  24. 

— , protection  promised  to,  psalm 
34,  verse  7 to  the  end,  37,  91  and  125. 
—^blessings  promised  to,  psalms  1, 
32,  92,  verse  12,  kc.  122  and  128. 

* eternal  joys,  psalms  16,24, 

^ 28,  36,  50,  62, 75,  84, 85,  87,  97,  and  126. 
^enp^re,  excellence  of,  Psalms  19  and 

Se^ons  of  the  year,  psalm  64,  verse  11, 
^tc.  and  psalm  147.  ’ 


Sincerity,  psalms  26  and  139,  verse  21,  kc. 
Smeenty  proved  and  rewarded,  psalm  18. 
Sipkness,  psalms  6,  30,  38, 39  and  116. 

Sin,  confession  of,  psalms  32,  38,  51,  ISO 
and  143.  (See  Penitential  Psalms,  Re. 
pentance.)) 

Sinners  warned,  psalm  95,  verse  7,  kc. 

^ punished,  psalm  1,  verse  4,  kc. 

II,  verse  5,  kc.  ]3salm  37. 

Slander,  deliverance  from  it,  psalms  81 
and  120. 

Sovereignty  of  God,  psalms  75  and  82. 
(See  God.) 

Spirit.  (See  Grace,  Holy  Spirit^ 
Spiritual  enemies  overcome,  psalms  3 18 
and  144.  ’ 

Submission.  (See  Resignation.) 
Sufferings  of  Christ,  psalms  22,  35,  41, 
verse  5 to  tlie  end,  55  and  69.  (See 
Chnst,  Good-FHday,  Passion  Week.) 
Sunday,  or  Lord’s  psalms  proper 
for,  95, 96,  100  and  118,  verse  19  to  the 
end. 

Support  oxid  counsel  from  God,  psalms 
16,  verse  7,  &c.  55,  verse  18,  kc.  ami 
Qi,  verse  13,  kc. 

Temporal  business  and  comforts,  bless- 
ings on,  prayed  for,  psalm  127. 

blessings  promised,  psalm  144, 

verse  12  to  the  end. 

Temptations  overcome,  psalms  3 and  18. 
1 hanksgiving.  (See  Praise.) 

Thunder  and  storm,  psalm  29,  verse  3. 

kc.  ! * 

Times,  evil,  psalm  12.  (See  Evil  Times.) 
19^c**”*  psalms  12, and  50,  verse 

— ~ governed,  psalm  39. 

Trinity  Sunday,  psalms  proper  for,  45 
verse  6, 47  and  no. 

Trust  in  God,  psalm  73,  four  last  v'erses 
and  psalm  123.  (See  Hope.)  ' 

in  creatures  vain,  psalms  62  and 

146. 

Truth  of  God  celebrated,  psalms  145  and 
146. 

Unbelief  and  envy  cured,  psalm  87. 
Unchangeable  God.  (See  God.) 

celebrated,  psalm 

Vanity  of  man,  psalms  39,  89,  verse  47 
kc.  and  90,  verse  3,  kc.  * 

Victory,  prayer  for,  psalm  144. 

War,  psalms  in  time  of,  18, 20,  35, 46  and 
60. 

WatcJfulness,  psalm  19,  verse  12,  kc. 

psalms  39,56  and  141. 

Weather,  psalms  65,  107,  135,  and  l47, 
verse  8,  &,c. 

Whitsunday,  psalm  48,  verse  8, 4ic.  waJm 


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TABLE  &c. 


68,  verse  17,  &c.  and  psalm  145.  (See 
Grace,  Holy  Spirit.) 

Wicked,  the  prosperity  of,  described,  and 
their  fearlul  end,  psalm  73. 

, their  prosperity  complained  of, 

psalm  94,  first  three  verses.  I 
Wickedness  o(  man,  psalms  14, 36  and  51. 
Winter  SLud  summer,  psalm  147. 

Works  of  Creation,  Providence  and, 


Grace,  psalms  19  and  147.  (See  Cnor 
tion,  Providence,  Grace.) 

Worship  and  order  of  the  C hurch, psalm  48. 
— — — , delig-ht  in  it,  psalms  84, 89and  99. 

, public,  psalms  63,  84,  95,  100, 

123  and  132. 

Zeal,  prayer  for,  psalm  119,  verse  iX),  tc. 
— - and  prudence,  i>salm  39. 

Ziofti.  (See  Church.) 


TABLE 

To  find  Hymns  suited  to  particular  Subjects  and  Occasions*. 


ANGELS,  Song-  of,  hymn  1. 

Advent,  hymn  28. 

Ascension,  hymn  31. 

Charity  hymn,  55. 

Christ,  beautw  ^nd  glory  of,  hymn  51 
Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigning,  hynm 
30. 

Christ,  communion  with,  hymn  48. 
Christian's  hope,  hymn  13. 

Christian’s  confidence,  hymn  41. 
Christtnas  Day,  hymns  1 and  2. 
Communion,  Holy,  hymns  proper  for,  9, 
10,  11,  and  48. 

Confession  of  sin.  (See  Penitential.) 
Confidence  of  the  Christian,  hymn  41. 
Deliverances,  public,  hymn  18. 

Dominion  of  God  over  the  sea,  hymn  19. 
Easter  Day,  hymns  4 and  5. 

J^iphany,  hymn  29. 

Eternity  and"  time,  hymn  40. 

Evening  hymn,  45. 

Funeral  consolations,  hjnnn  25. 

Fune  ral  thought,  hymn  54. 

Glory  of  God  in  the  heavens,  hymn  15. 
God,  gratitude  to,  hymn  14. 

God,  glory  of,  in  the  heavens,  hymn  15. 
God,  dominion  of,  in  the  sea,  hymn  19. 
God,  providence  of,  hymn  16. 

God,  goodness  of,  hymlj  43. 

Good  Friday,  hymn  3. 

Goodness  of  God,  hymn  43. 

Goodness  of  God  in  the  seasons,  hymn  53. 
Grace,  renewing,  necessity  of,  hymn  36. 
Grace  and  hope,  day  of,  hymn  42. 
Gratitude  to  God,  hymn  14. 

Heaven, of,  hymn  38. 

Heavenly  ^oy  on  earth,  hymn  39. 
Heavens,  glory  of  God  in,  hymn  15. 
Hope  of  the  Christian,  hymn  13. 

Hope  and  grace,  day  of,  hymn  42. 
Irutitution  of  a Minister,  hymn  for,  56. 


Inviting,  hymns  42  and  43. 

Joy,  heavenly,  on  earth,  hymn  39. 

Joys  of  heaven,  hymn  88. 

Land,  hymn  to  be  used  on,  20. 

Lord’s  Day,  hymn  49. 

Men,  gfong  of,  responsive  to  Angels, 
hymn  2. 

Afeme#  of  Redemption,  hymn  17 
Mercies,  public,  hymn  18. 

Ministers,  prayer  for,  hymn  57. 
Ministers,  ordination  of,  hymns  26,  27 
and  56. 

Ministers,  institution  of,  hymn  56. 
Morning  hymn  44. 

Nativity  of  our  blessed  Lord.  (See 
Christmas.) 

New-Year,  hymn  12. 

Ordination,  hymns  fo**,'26,  27  and  56. 
Paraphrase  ot  the  lOOth  Psalm,  hymn  46. 
Penitential  hymns,  32,  S3,  34  and  85. 
Praise  to  the"  Redeemer,  hymn  47. 
Proyer  and  watchfulness,  hymn  37. 
Preparations  for  religious  w(fi  ship,hyFnn 

Providence  of  God,  hymn  16. 

Redeemer,  przuse  to,  hymn  47. 
Redemption,  mercies  of,  hymn  17. 
Renenanng  grace.  (See  Grace.) 
Repentance.  (Sec  Penitential.) 
Scriptures,  excellency  of,  hymn  13, verse 
7, 4ic.  hymn  52. 

Sea,  hymn  to  be  used  at,  20. 

Seasons  crowned  with  goodness,  hymn 
53. 

Sick,  h3min  for,  22. 

Sickness,  recovery  from,  hymns  23  and  94» 
Time  and  eternity,  hymn  40. 

Fictory,  prayer  and  hope  of,  hymn  21. 
Watchfulness  and  pr.ayer,  hymn  37. 
Whitsvmday,  hymns  6,  7 and  8. 

Worship,  prep^tion  for,  hymn  50. 


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